Creative Care - Blalock

1639 BLALOCK RD, Houston, TX 77080 · Harris County

22cited violations

2serious

14inspections & investigations

1enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 193
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Belinda Lopez
Phone: (713) 465-0011
Regulated since: Oct 6, 2025
HHSC IDs: Operation 1508742 · number 1818437
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 12
Food & allergies 2
Records & paperwork 2
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	10	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (6), Food & allergies (2)
2025	12	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (6), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2)

Enforcement actions

Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)

HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The loose fill in the swing areas of the older playground area measured at less than 3 inches deep.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-19. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
- Safety & premises
  The loose fill of the slide in the older playground area measured at less than 4 inches.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-19. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A transportation van purchased after 12.2013 was not equipped with a child safety alarm.
  
  HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-19. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The loose fill in the swing areas of the older playground area measured at less than 3 inches deep.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-19. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
- Safety & premises
  The loose fill of the slide in the older playground area measured at less than 4 inches.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-19. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A transportation van purchased after 12.2013 was not equipped with a child safety alarm.
  
  HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-19. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 8, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios
  A pushpin was in an area that was accessible to a child in care at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
HHSC inspection history
May 8, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios
  A pushpin was in an area that was accessible to a child in care at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  Two infants that are not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction signed by a parent/guardian.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-03-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  Two infants that are not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction signed by a parent/guardian.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-03-23.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  There are two ant hills and high grass in the outdoor play area.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-17. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
- Safety & premises
  The use zone of two swings sets have a depth of 3in.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-17. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
- Safety & premises
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-17. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  There are two ant hills and high grass in the outdoor play area.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-17. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
- Safety & premises
  The use zone of two swings sets have a depth of 3in.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-17. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
- Safety & premises
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-17. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Two of the sofas in the school age room have torn couches.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
- Other
  The use zone of a to and fro swing set overlaps with a rocking horse.
  
  HHSC 746.4807(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
- Records & paperwork
  Two employees did not have the completed pre-affidavit form on file.
  
  HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-08-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Two of the sofas in the school age room have torn couches.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
- Other
  The use zone of a to and fro swing set overlaps with a rocking horse.
  
  HHSC 746.4807(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
- Records & paperwork
  Two employees did not have the completed pre-affidavit form on file.
  
  HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-08-27.
HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Creative Care - Blalock, 1639 BLALOCK RD, Houston, TX 77080-7320 (operation ID 1508742, operation number 1818437), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.