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Kreative Kids Childcare

Arlington, TX 76002 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177
year first permitted
2023

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About Kreative Kids Childcare

Kreative Kids Childcare is a licensed group home daycare in Arlington, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 3, 2023, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kreative Kids Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Tarrant County has a median price of $177 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.
Tarrant County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$168

Preschool

Center$180
Home daycare$166

School age

Center$169
Home daycare$157

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 Kreative Kids Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1750334
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 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.

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  1. Aug 5, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training

      “Primary caregiver had 20 of the 30 training hours required for training year 8/3/2025-8/3/2026 at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours

      “Primary caregiver did not have training for 747.1309 (D5) and (D6) at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian

      “At the time of inspection, the operation did not have statement of health for the dog in the home.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      747.801(6) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations

      “At the time of inspection, the operation did not have documentation showing the dogs vaccination record.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

  2. Oct 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “2 children's file did not have required admission information at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.611(b) - Health Statement on File

      “An infant in care did not have a health statement on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025

  3. Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      747.203 - Primary Caregiver's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge

      “Primary caregiver left JPS employee in charge of the children while primary caregiver went to the store. JPS caregiver does not have a background check.This was corrected at inspection by pimary caregiver coming back to the residence.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “Primary caregiver left JPS employee alone with children while she went to the store. JPS employee does not have a background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2024

  7. Jul 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “Operation did not complete a June 2023 fire drill. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing

      “Last documented smoke detector test was dated for 4/2023. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5337(a)(2) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly

      “Last documented carbon monoxide test was dated for 4/2023. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. May 23, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      747.3307(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves

      “Caregiver did not discard gloves after each diaper change and wash your hands with soap and running water. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      747.3307(d) - Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area

      “Caregiver did not sanitize the diapering-changing surface after each use. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Apr 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Feb 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      747.205 - Primary Caregiver Routinely Present During Operating Hours

      “Primary caregiver is not routinely present at the childcare home.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2023

  2. Feb 13, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      747.205 - Primary Caregiver Routinely Present During Operating Hours

      “Primary caregiver is not routinely present at the childcare home.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2023

  3. Feb 9, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “The operation allowed a caregiver with a provisional background check to be left at the operation alone with children unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2023

  4. Feb 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jan 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      747.3211(4) - Caregiver Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “Caregiver did not wash hands before changing another child. This was corrected at inspection by having the caregiver wash her hands.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      747.3213(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “Caregiver did not wash the children's hands after diapering. This was corrected at inspection by washing the children's hands.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jan 13, 2023Inspection23 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      747.901(4) - Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “Substitute caregiver's file lacked affidavit for applicants for employment form.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “4 children's files lacked the address to the emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline

      “Policies lacked instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants

      “There is no safe sleep policy in operational policies.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report

      “Inspection report posted has a date of 3/12/2019. This is not the most recent inspection report.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on

      “Subsitute caregiver informed that current CPR training was 100% online and did not involve the use of a mankin.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      747.401(a)(5) - Posting Requirements-List of Employees

      “Caregiver does not have a list of employees posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

      “School information was not included in admission information.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “4 children's files lacked health statements.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian

      “2 of the dogs in the home lacked health statements.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

      “Substitute caregiver served food to youth before hand washing. This was corrected at inspection by completing hand washing.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(7) - Written Operational Policies - Animals

      “There is no animal policy regarding the dogs in the home.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      747.801(2) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

      “11 month old infant did not have infant feeding instructions in the file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers

      “Primary caregiver CPR first aid certificate is expired with a date of 5/5/2020 for completion date.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.801(14) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Liability Insurance

      “Only 2 children's files had notice of lack of liability insurance.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.3935(c) - Children's Products- Posting of CPSC website

      “The children products certification form was located in the primary caregivers file in a binder. It was not posted in a publicly accessible place for parents. This was corrected at inspection by placing the new cpsc form with the date of 1/3/2023 over the cpsc form posted with a date of 1/5/2021.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.401(a)(3) - Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster

      “Caregiver does not have Keeping Children Safe notice posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      747.1501(c)(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “The substitute caregiver left an infant on the changing table unattended and the infant fell off the changing table.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.2311(1) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Use and Clean According to Manufacturer's Instructions

      “The substitute caregiver placed a child in play yard with no mattress. There was cardboard and board of wood under the sheet. The play yard did not have manufactures mattress.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

      “4 pets in the home had expired rabies vaccinations with the due date of 8/21/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan

      “Operational policies lacked emergency preparedness plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(10) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports

      “Policies lacked procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care home's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      747.2317(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      “An 11 month old was in a restrictive device (bouncer) over 30 minutes. This was corrected at inspection by removing the infant from the device.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Dec 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 29, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.2311(1) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Use and Clean According to Manufacturer's Instructions

      “During nap time the play yards were covered with blankets on the sides blocking inside and outside view.This was corrected at inspection by removing the blankets.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      747.2319(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

      “During naptime one infant was sleeping in a pack and play with a bottle.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “A caregiver turned on the television while supervising children under the age of 24 months.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Several piles of dog feces was observed in the backyard. Three fence panels were observed to have large holes with one panel containing a protrusion hazard.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2022

    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “The operation has a person in the home that has a pending background check. The person has access to the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2022

  9. Nov 18, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

      “The fire extingusher was not mounted nor fully charged.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “A caregiver turned on the television while supervising children under the age of 24 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      747.3211(4) - Caregiver Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing two children's diapers.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Several piles of dog feces was observed in the backyard. Three fence panels were observed to have large holes with one panel containing a protrusion hazard.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      747.1501(c)(4) - Additional Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children Adjusting Appropriately for Different Ages and Abilities

      “The caregiver was unaware that a child was left unattended in a bathroom. The caregiver did not know the ages of the children that they were supervising. The caregiver did not know the names of the children that they were supervising.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

      “Two children's hands were not washed before eating and after diaper changes.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1303(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers - Orientation

      “The substitute caregiver did not have required trainings available at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022

  10. Aug 15, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      747.203 - Primary Caregiver's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge

      “A household memeber was seen left alone with children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training

      “A household memeber was left in charge completing a substitute duties. The caregiver is missing a total of 24 hours of training in the following topics: Child abuse, Child growth and development, postiive guidance and discpline, age appropriate currciculum, infection control, sids, injury prevention, poison prevention, and emergency planning.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022

    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “There were two ladies at the home with pending background checks with 8 children in care,”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022

  11. Aug 5, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus

      “The menu observed at the operation was for infants and was only completed for lunch,pm snack, and super.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit

      “A first aid kit was seen at the home incomplete. The first aid kit was missing: A pair of gloves, assorted sized bandaids,guaze that are enclosed, antescpetic that is useful ( The antesceptic was dry) , Tape, and a thermometer.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “There were mats seen at the home, but did not have the labels of the children name on the mats.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.2405(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

      “There were two training cups and a bottle seen on the counter not labeled.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(8)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Duration of Physical Activity

      “-The operational policies did not have information on how parents can contact licensing or the abuse and neglect hotline. -The operatinoal policies did not have information on vaccine preventable diseases for the employees.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2022

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605

      “There were two people seen at the home without a cleared background check. -One lady left the home at the home at the time of inspection. An administrative penalty in the amount of 100% of the daily maximum, per HRC 42.078(a-2) will be recommended as a result of this citation. An additional penalty in the amount of the daily maximum will be recommended for each day past the Compliance Date that the deficiency is not corrected. It is your responsibility to notify Licensing when you have corrected the deficiency”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The children's product certification verification form was last completed on 1/5/2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022

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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Questions about Kreative Kids Childcare

Is Kreative Kids Childcare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 3, 2023.

When was Kreative Kids Childcare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kreative Kids Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Kreative Kids Childcare care for?

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

Does Kreative Kids Childcare accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Kreative Kids Childcare's hours?

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

How much does Kreative Kids Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 705-5317 to ask.

What is Kreative Kids Childcare's phone number?

(817) 705-5317.

Where is Kreative Kids Childcare?

Arlington, TX 76002. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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