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Kids Arena Inc. DBA Kids Arena Academy

8373 Creekbend Dr, Houston, TX 770714.0· 25 reviews
licensed capacity
153
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2013
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About Kids Arena Inc. DBA Kids Arena Academy

Kids Arena Inc. DBA Kids Arena Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 27, 2013, for up to 153 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
153 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity153 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids Arena Inc. DBA Kids Arena Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Kids Arena Inc. DBA Kids Arena Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
153 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2013
License number
#1521481
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 3, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 22, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by 11:59 p.m. on January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2025

  6. Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 2, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food

      “An open container of baby food was observed in a refrigerator in the infant room NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The food was thrown away.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “One caregiver was observed with 10 children between 12mo-4yrs old. The specified age group is 12-17mo. The caregiver was overratio by 5 NOTE: A second caregiver entered the classroom shortly after.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “A caregiver was observed changing a diaper with gloves. The caregiver did not wash their hands following a diaper change. The caregiver then proceeded to change another child's diaper.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach

      “2 containers of diaper rash cream was observed to be sitting on a trolley in a bathroom used by toddlers. Both creams were in reach and accessible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A 4 yr old child with special needs was observed to be sleeping in a baby bouncer with a blanket covering their face.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “2 caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care. When asked the caregivers stated there were there 10 children in care. 11 children were counted by CCR. The caregivers were asked again. The caregivers continued to state that 10 children were in care. 11 children were in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024

  8. Apr 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “The caregiver supervising children in the toddler's classroom during naptime had BGC pending.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. May 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Bolts on the playground boarders were observed to be protruding.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2022

  10. Mar 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Mar 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Kids Arena Inc. DBA Kids Arena Academy

Is Kids Arena Inc. DBA Kids Arena Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 27, 2013.

When was Kids Arena Inc. DBA Kids Arena Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids Arena Inc. DBA Kids Arena Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Kids Arena Inc. DBA Kids Arena Academy care for?

153, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Kids Arena Inc. DBA Kids Arena Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Kids Arena Inc. DBA Kids Arena Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kids Arena Inc. DBA Kids Arena Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 777-0228 to ask.

What is Kids Arena Inc. DBA Kids Arena Academy's phone number?

(713) 777-0228.

Where is Kids Arena Inc. DBA Kids Arena Academy?

8373 Creekbend Dr, Houston, TX 77071. The nearest other daycare we list is Top Leaders Academy, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).