Creative Care- Kempwood

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 7, 2026

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 9601 KEMPWOOD DR, HOUSTON, TX 77080 3903
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: October 7, 2026
Operation number: 1818423
Licensed capacity: 163 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	8
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	2,547
Citations recorded	8
Record covers	August 25, 2025 – September 21, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

Medium High	6
Medium	1
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 21, 20262 citations recorded2 of 664 standards cited at this visit

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

There is a hanging cord in the outdoor playground area. A fallen branch was removed from the outdoor play area during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on September 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

Five children files did not have a complete emergency contact.

Correction verified by the state on September 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJuly 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJuly 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 30, 20261 citation recorded1 of 445 standards cited at this visit

746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium

A child with allergies epi pen expired on 12.31.2025.

Correction verified by the state on March 31, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 7, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 157 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionAugust 25, 20255 citations recorded5 of 1,276 standards cited at this visit

746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.Risk level: Medium High

The loose fill under an outdoor climbing structure is 3.5 inches deep. The height of the climbing structure is over 5ft high.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

The bottom of a wire fence is rusted and lifting up with sharp edges. Three of the outdoor swings are tearing and posing a hazard. Two of the outdoor bucket swings' straps need to be replaced.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High

Two observed cribs did not have a snug fitting sheet.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)Risk level: Low

Two reviewed caregiver files did not have a pre employment affidavit.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2025.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High

Two reviewed child files did not have an allergy plan present.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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.