Kreative Kids Childcare

Violations by category

• Cleanliness & sanitation 10
• Supervision & ratios 8
• Discipline & child guidance 2
• Safety & premises 6
• Food & allergies 2
• Staff background & training 13
• Records & paperwork 6
• Other 15

Year by year

Inspections, investigations & assessments

1. Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Staff background & training Serious

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

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

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-19. Correction verified 2026-08-05.

   • Staff background & training

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

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

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-19. Correction verified 2026-08-05.

   • Supervision & ratios

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

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

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-19. Correction verified 2026-08-17.

   • Supervision & ratios

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

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

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-19. Correction verified 2026-08-17.

   HHSC inspection history

2. Oct 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Safety & premises Serious

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

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

     HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-05. Correction verified 2025-11-05.

   • Other

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

     HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-05. Correction verified 2025-11-05.

   HHSC inspection history

3. Jan 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history

4. May 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

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5. Feb 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

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6. Feb 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Staff background & training Serious

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

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

     HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-06. Correction verified 2024-02-09.

   • Staff background & training Serious

     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.

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

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-06.

   HHSC inspection history

7. Jul 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Supervision & ratios Serious

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

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

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-13.

   • Safety & premises Serious

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

     HHSC 747.5115 — Smoke Detectors Testing

     HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-13.

   • Other Serious

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

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

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-13.

   HHSC inspection history

8. May 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Cleanliness & sanitation Serious

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

     HHSC 747.3307(c) — Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-23.

   • Cleanliness & sanitation Serious

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

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

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-23.

   HHSC inspection history

9. Apr 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

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10. Feb 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

11. Feb 13, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
    • Other Serious

      Primary caregiver is not routinely present at the childcare home.

      HHSC 747.205 — Primary Caregiver Routinely Present During Operating Hours

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-02-21.

    HHSC inspection history

12. Feb 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

13. Feb 9, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training Serious

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

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

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-09. Correction verified 2023-02-13.

    HHSC inspection history

14. Feb 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

15. Jan 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Cleanliness & sanitation Serious

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

      HHSC 747.3211(4) — Caregiver Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-26.

    • Cleanliness & sanitation Serious

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

      HHSC 747.3213(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-26.

    HHSC inspection history

16. Jan 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training Serious

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

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-31. Correction verified 2023-01-13.

    • Staff background & training Serious

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

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-31. Correction verified 2023-01-18.

    • Other Serious

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

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

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-26.

    • Cleanliness & sanitation Serious

      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.

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-20.

    • Other Serious

      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.

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

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-13.

    • Cleanliness & sanitation Serious

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

      HHSC 747.3213(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-13.

    • Other Serious

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

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-26.

    • Other

      2 of the dogs in the home lacked health statements.

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-20.

    • Other

      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.

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-13.

    • Records & paperwork

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

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-16.

    • Records & paperwork

      Caregiver does not have Keeping Children Safe notice posted.

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-16.

    • Other

      Caregiver does not have a list of employees posted.

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-20.

    • Supervision & ratios

      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

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-13.

    • Discipline & child guidance

      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.

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-13.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      Operational policies lacked emergency preparedness plan.

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

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-20.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      There is no safe sleep policy in operational policies.

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-20.

    • Supervision & ratios

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

      HHSC 747.501(7) — Written Operational Policies - Animals

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-20.

    • Records & paperwork

      4 children's files lacked health statements.

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-17.

    • Other

      School information was not included in admission information.

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-26.

    • Safety & premises Serious

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

      HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-26.

    • Records & paperwork

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

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-26.

    • Records & paperwork

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

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-13.

    • Records & paperwork

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

      HHSC 747.901(4) — Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-26.

    HHSC inspection history

17. Dec 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

18. Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training Serious

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

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

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-29. Correction verified 2022-12-06.

    • Other

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

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-29.

    • Cleanliness & sanitation Serious

      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.

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-29.

    • Food & allergies Serious

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

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-29.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      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.

      HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-12-06.

    HHSC inspection history

19. Nov 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training Serious

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

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-11-29.

    • Cleanliness & sanitation Serious

      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.

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

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-29.

    • Other

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

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-29.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      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.

      HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-11-29.

    • Cleanliness & sanitation Serious

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

      HHSC 747.3211(4) — Caregiver Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-29.

    • Cleanliness & sanitation Serious

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

      HHSC 747.3213(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-29.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      The fire extingusher was not mounted nor fully charged.

      HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-21. Correction verified 2022-11-29.

    HHSC inspection history

20. Aug 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training Serious

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

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

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-08-31.

    • Staff background & training Serious

      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.

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-08-22.

    • Other Serious

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

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-08-22.

    HHSC inspection history

21. Aug 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training Serious

      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

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

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-05.

    • Staff background & training

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

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-05.

    • Supervision & ratios

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

      HHSC 747.3113(1) — Maintain Menus

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-08.

    • Food & allergies

      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.

      HHSC 747.3803(a) — First Aid Kit - Complete Kit

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-12.

    • Other

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

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-05.

    • Other

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

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-10.

    • Discipline & child guidance

      -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.

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

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-10.

    HHSC inspection history