Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77016
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Kreative 4 Kidz, LLC for 4 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 10 routine inspections and 2 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 0 were under rules the state weights High.
The state lists Kreative 4 Kidz, LLC as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). Programs on file: Snacks Provided, Weekend Care, Night Care. Program type: Child Care Program.
Of the 4 violations at Kreative 4 Kidz, LLC, 0 fall under rules Texas weights High and 3 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 | 0 | 0% |
| Medium High | 3 | 75% |
| Medium | 1 | 25% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Kreative 4 Kidz, LLC had 4 violations in five years, fewer than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 0.3 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
No single rule was cited twice at Kreative 4 Kidz, LLC between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026.
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
12 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | Inspection | 912 | 1 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Inspection | — | None |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Inspection | — | None |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Inspection | 352 | None |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Inspection | 906 | None |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Inspection | — | None |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Inspection | 91 | None |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Inspection | 350 | 2 |
| May 17, 2022 | Inspection | 844 | None |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Inspection | 342 | None |
One rule cited at Kreative 4 Kidz, LLC changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium High · Mar 9, 2026 · Inspection
6 active ant beds were present on the playground.
Official text of rule 746.3427
Medium · Feb 16, 2024 · Investigation (report)
The operation was found to have not been allowing parents in the building during pickup.
In plain English: The permit holder must set and follow policies that meet the state minimum standards, name a qualified director who is responsible on site every day, make sure staff report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline, and keep the number of children in care within the licensed capacity. It must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and follow the state child-care licensing law and rules. Official rule text
Medium High · Apr 24, 2023 · Inspection
Several children's outdoor play equipment and toys have deteriorated to the point of having broken, sharp and jagged edges. A mop bucket was left outside in the outdoor playground and was filled with rain water. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director dumped the bucket.
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 · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Apr 24, 2023 · Inspection
The Emergency Preparedness Plan needs updating to reflect how children under 24 months will be evacauted and how children will reunify with their parents. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director updated the plan.
In plain English: The center's written emergency plan must explain how staff will evacuate, relocate, or shelter and lock down children, including children under 24 months and those who need extra help, and how every child will be accounted for. It must also cover how the center will contact authorities and parents, bring each child's emergency contacts and medical authorization, keep caring for children until they are picked up, and reunite them with parents. Official rule text
Based on the kinds of rules cited at Kreative 4 Kidz, LLC:
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This page reports the state’s records for Kreative 4 Kidz, LLC; 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).