Between Aug 19, 2025 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Creative Care - Blalock for 11 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 6 routine inspections and 1 other visit (investigations or paperwork reviews); 1 was under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.4907 (4 times, most recently Aug 5, 2026).
193Licensed capacity
6Routine inspections, since 2025
11Violations, since 2025
1High-weight violations
1.7Violations per inspection
0Clean inspections in a row
The state lists Creative Care - Blalock as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: 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. Program type: Child Care Program.
Violations by state risk weight
Of the 11 violations at Creative Care - Blalock, 1 falls under rules Texas weights High and 8 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
Weight
Violations
Share
High
1
9%
Medium High
8
73%
Medium
1
9%
Medium Low
1
9%
Low
0
0%
Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers
Creative Care - Blalock had 11 violations since Aug 19, 2025, a shorter record than most, the same as the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.7 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
Repeat issues
2 rules were cited more than once at Creative Care - Blalock since Aug 19, 2025.
Loose-fill surfacing under play equipment must be kept at least six inches deep when the highest play surface is five feet or lower, and at least nine inches deep when it is higher. It may not be laid over concrete or asphalt or used indoors, and equipment posts must be marked to show the required depth. Official rule text Most recent: Aug 5, 2026 · first: Sep 3, 2025
The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text Most recent: Sep 3, 2025 · first: Aug 19, 2025
Year by year
Inspections
Violations
Year
Routine inspections
All state visits
Violations
2025 (from Aug 19)
2
2
6
2026
4
5
5
Every state visit
7 visits on record since Aug 19, 2025, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
Aug 5, 2026
Inspection
654
3
May 11, 2026
Inspection
—
None
May 7, 2026
Investigation (self-report)
2
1
Mar 23, 2026
Inspection
455
1
Jan 6, 2026
Inspection
157
None
Sep 3, 2025
Inspection
5
3
Aug 19, 2025
Inspection
1276
3
All 11 violations, newest first
High · Aug 5, 2026 · Inspection
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A transportation van purchased after 12.2013 was not equipped with a child safety alarm.
In plain English: A vehicle that seats eight or more, is used to transport children, and was bought or leased on or after December 31, 2013, must have an electronic child alarm that is installed and maintained per the maker's instructions and used on every trip with children. Before turning off the alarm at the rear of the vehicle, the driver or a designated employee must account for every child and walk through the vehicle to check that no child is left inside. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 19, 2026
Correction verified:
Aug 17, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium High · Aug 5, 2026 · Inspection
746.4907(a)(2) - 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.
Medium High · May 7, 2026 · Investigation (report)
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A pushpin was in an area that was accessible to a child in care at the operation.
In plain English: All areas children can reach must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 19, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 16, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium · Mar 23, 2026 · Inspection
746.2421(b) - 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.
In plain English: For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the center must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The center must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 6, 2026
Correction verified:
Mar 23, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No
Medium High · Sep 3, 2025 · Inspection
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There are two ant hills and high grass in the outdoor play area.
746.4907(a)(2) - 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.
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Two employees did not have the completed pre-affidavit form on file.
In plain English: The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 2, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 27, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes
What to ask on a visit
Based on the kinds of rules cited at Creative Care - Blalock:
Playgrounds and play equipment
How often is the playground equipment inspected?
What surface is under the climbing equipment, slides, and swings?
Building, equipment, and products
Where are cleaning supplies stored?
How often are toys and surfaces cleaned and sanitized?
Infant and toddler care
How much time do babies spend in swings, bouncers, or other seats each day?
Will I get a daily report on my baby's feedings, naps, and diaper changes?
Staff files and required records
Which program records, such as drill logs or inspection reports, can parents look at?
How do you keep staff training and certification records current?
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This page reports the state’s records for Creative Care - Blalock; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).