Creative Care - Blalock
1639 Blalock Rd, Houston, TX 77080
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
Texas lists conditions on this permit. Read them on the state record.
4 critical, 36 serious, 4 minor findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 5, 2026.
24 inspections · 4 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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What care includes
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesListed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedListed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Licensed capacity: 193 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Accredited,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Skill Classes,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
A typical day
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06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesListed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedListed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
Languages spoken and interpreter availability not provided.
Care plans, dietary substitutions, and medication training need confirmation.
Entrance, restroom, and classroom accessibility details not provided.
Individual accommodations, specialist access, and staff training not provided.
People, policies & environment
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Individual qualifications, CPR, and first-aid training not provided.
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Parent updates and conference policies not provided.
Authorized pickup and visitor procedures not provided.
Exclusion and return criteria not provided.
Holiday and staff-development calendar not provided.
Evidence, with the follow-through.
Provider descriptions, prices, and photos never change this record. Every finding below comes from published state evidence.
4 critical, 36 serious, 4 minor findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 5, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
9 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.5625(a) (4 visits); 746.4907(a)(2) (8 visits); 746.4907(a)(1) (8 visits); 746.3701 (4 visits); 746.2421(b) (4 visits); 746.3407 (4 visits); 746.3407(9) (4 visits); 746.4807(b) (4 visits); 746.901(5) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Aug 17, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
28 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A transportation van purchased after 12.2013 was not equipped with a child safety alarm.
State verification published Aug 17, 2026.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
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- 2026
- Aug 5, 2026Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A transportation van purchased after 12.2013 was not equipped with a child safety alarm.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
The loose fill of the slide in the older playground area measured at less than 4 inches.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill in the swing areas of the older playground area measured at less than 3 inches deep.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- Aug 5, 2026Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A transportation van purchased after 12.2013 was not equipped with a child safety alarm.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill in the swing areas of the older playground area measured at less than 3 inches deep.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
The loose fill of the slide in the older playground area measured at less than 4 inches.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(2).
- Aug 5, 2026Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A transportation van purchased after 12.2013 was not equipped with a child safety alarm.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
The loose fill of the slide in the older playground area measured at less than 4 inches.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill in the swing areas of the older playground area measured at less than 3 inches deep.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- Aug 5, 2026Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A transportation van purchased after 12.2013 was not equipped with a child safety alarm.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
The loose fill of the slide in the older playground area measured at less than 4 inches.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill in the swing areas of the older playground area measured at less than 3 inches deep.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- May 11, 2026 to May 11, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 11, 2026 inspection
- May 11, 2026 inspection
- May 11, 2026 inspection
- May 11, 2026 inspection
- May 7, 2026Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A pushpin was in an area that was accessible to a child in care at the operation.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- May 7, 2026Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A pushpin was in an area that was accessible to a child in care at the operation.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- May 7, 2026Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A pushpin was in an area that was accessible to a child in care at the operation.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- May 7, 2026Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A pushpin was in an area that was accessible to a child in care at the operation.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- Mar 23, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants that are not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction signed by a parent/guardian.
Correction verified Mar 23, 2026. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Mar 23, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants that are not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction signed by a parent/guardian.
Correction verified Mar 23, 2026. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Mar 23, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants that are not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction signed by a parent/guardian.
Correction verified Mar 23, 2026. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Mar 23, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants that are not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction signed by a parent/guardian.
Correction verified Mar 23, 2026. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Jan 6, 2026 to Jan 6, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jan 6, 2026 inspection
- Jan 6, 2026 inspection
- Jan 6, 2026 inspection
- Jan 6, 2026 inspection
- 2025
- Sep 3, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There are two ant hills and high grass in the outdoor play area.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
The use zone of a slide with a height of 5ft 7in has a loose-fill surfacing depth of 3.5 inches. The use zone of a play structure with a height of 5ft 9in has a loose-fill surfacing depth of 7 inches.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The use zone of two swings sets have a depth of 3in.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- Sep 3, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The use zone of two swings sets have a depth of 3in.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
The use zone of a slide with a height of 5ft 7in has a loose-fill surfacing depth of 3.5 inches. The use zone of a play structure with a height of 5ft 9in has a loose-fill surfacing depth of 7 inches.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There are two ant hills and high grass in the outdoor play area.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Sep 3, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
The use zone of a slide with a height of 5ft 7in has a loose-fill surfacing depth of 3.5 inches. The use zone of a play structure with a height of 5ft 9in has a loose-fill surfacing depth of 7 inches.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The use zone of two swings sets have a depth of 3in.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There are two ant hills and high grass in the outdoor play area.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Sep 3, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There are two ant hills and high grass in the outdoor play area.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The use zone of two swings sets have a depth of 3in.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
The use zone of a slide with a height of 5ft 7in has a loose-fill surfacing depth of 3.5 inches. The use zone of a play structure with a height of 5ft 9in has a loose-fill surfacing depth of 7 inches.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(2).
- Aug 19, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Two of the sofas in the school age room have torn couches.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap
The use zone of a to and fro swing set overlaps with a rocking horse.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4807(b).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Two employees did not have the completed pre-affidavit form on file.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- Aug 19, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Two of the sofas in the school age room have torn couches.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap
The use zone of a to and fro swing set overlaps with a rocking horse.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4807(b).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Two employees did not have the completed pre-affidavit form on file.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- Aug 19, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap
The use zone of a to and fro swing set overlaps with a rocking horse.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4807(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Two of the sofas in the school age room have torn couches.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Two employees did not have the completed pre-affidavit form on file.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- Aug 19, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap
The use zone of a to and fro swing set overlaps with a rocking horse.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4807(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Two of the sofas in the school age room have torn couches.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Two employees did not have the completed pre-affidavit form on file.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Initial, issued Oct 6, 2025
- Capacity
- 193 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Harris
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Contact & location
1639 Blalock Rd, Houston, TX 77080
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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