Creative Care- Kempwood
Licensed for 163 children from infancy to 13 years, open weekdays 6:00 AM–6:00 PM. Takes CCS.
9601 Kempwood Dr, Houston, TX, 77080-3903
Listing details last changed Oct 9, 2026
Creative Care- Kempwood is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas.
Capacity
163
Ages
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
License & details for Creative Care- Kempwood
- Facility type
- Licensed child care center
- Care for seven or more children ages 13 or younger, for less than 24 hours a day, at a location other than the license holder's home. Source: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Full Permit
- License status
- licensed
- County
- Harris
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Hours at Creative Care- Kempwood
- Monday
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Friday
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Saturday
- Not listed
- Sunday
- Not listed
From the state record. Holidays and closures are not in it, so call ahead.
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Childcare subsidy vouchers
- Meals provided
- Meals Provided, Snacks Provided
License and inspection timeline for Creative Care- Kempwood
First licensed
October 2026
less than a year on the state record
Last inspected
Date not on the record
8 inspections on record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Houston
| Measure | This center | Typical in Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 163 children | 101 children |
| Weekday opening time | 6:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| Youngest age served | Birth | Birth |
| Years licensed | 0.0 years | 9.1 years |
Houston has 1,009 licensed centers. Creative Care- Kempwood is one of 721 that take infants, one of 478 that accept child care subsidy and one of 10 that open before 7 a.m.
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Staff-to-child ratios in Texas
Texas sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 0–11 months
- 1:4
- 12–17 months
- 1:5
- 18–23 months
- 1:9
- 2 years
- 1:11
- 3 years
- 1:15
Rule: 26 TAC §746.1601 (0-11 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (12-17 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (18-23 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (2 years); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (3 years); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
More rows apply than are shown here. The full table has every row.
Paying for care in Texas
Child Care Services (CCS) child care scholarships (opens in a new tab) is Texas’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), through local Workforce Development Boards.
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for Creative Care- Kempwood
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Questions parents ask about Creative Care- Kempwood
Does Creative Care- Kempwood accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists Creative Care- Kempwood as accepting child care subsidy, such as Texas's child care subsidy program (CCS). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
What ages does Creative Care- Kempwood serve?
Creative Care- Kempwood is licensed to care for children from infancy to 13 years. The state record lists these age groups: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
What are the hours at Creative Care- Kempwood?
Creative Care- Kempwood is open weekdays 6:00 AM–6:00 PM. Call ahead to confirm, since holidays and closures are not in the state record.
How many children is Creative Care- Kempwood licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 163 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Creative Care- Kempwood licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Texas record lists Creative Care- Kempwood's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 30, 2026 · Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation public records · Check this license on Search Texas Child Care (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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