Kids Arena Inc. DBA Kids Arena Academy

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued August 27, 2013

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 8373 CREEKBEND DR, HOUSTON, TX 77071 1147
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: August 27, 2013
Operation number: 1521481
Licensed capacity: 153 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	7
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	3
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,148
Citations recorded	9
Record covers	March 14, 2022 – March 3, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	3
Medium High	5
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMarch 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 747 standards cited at this visit

ReportFebruary 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

ReportJune 16, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 430 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentJanuary 22, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

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.

Correction verified by the state on January 25, 2025.

InspectionApril 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 2, 20246 citations recorded6 of 716 standards cited at this visit

746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored FoodRisk level: Medium High

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 at the time of inspection.

746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's ReachRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 16, 2024.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on April 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 25, 20231 citation recorded1 of 737 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

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

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 13, 20221 citation recorded1 of 503 standards cited at this visit

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

Bolts on the playground boarders were observed to be protruding.

Correction verified by the state on May 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 24, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMarch 14, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.