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Creative Connections Childrens Center

9302 WILCREST DR, Houston, TX 77099-2129

Operation number:
526464
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
198
License effective:
July 16, 1997
Hours:
06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2815681121
Email:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 34 available inspections for Creative Connections Childrens Center from March 29, 2022 through January 22, 2026.

17 inspections recorded violations, with 30 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 13, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.

That higher-concern topic showed up in seven inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
34

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
30

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
28

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

34 total inspections vs 17 local median in 77099

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.88
Local median
1.63

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
45%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
53%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
2.27

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver responsible for the three and four year old classroom stated they were responsible for 24 children. The children were counted and I observed 25 children in the group.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on the information reviewed during this investigation, it was observed that children did not wash their hands after having their diapers changed.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on the information reviewed, it was observed that a caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering children.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Upon arrival, staff members were unaware of the number of children present in a combined area.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver was observed with eight infants ages 1-15 months old. The specified age group for the classroom was 0-11 months. The maximum number of children one caregiver can supervise for this age range is four. The caregiver was over ratio by four children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver in the infant room was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated eight children were present however nine were present in the room.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Two children needed emergency contact information. Three children needed permissions for transportation. Three children needed permissions for field trips. Four children needed permissions for water activities, including if whether the child is able to swim without assistance. One child needed an updated immunization record. Incident reports completed for two children in care were missing information such as the date and parent/director signature.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, it was determined a caregiver did not maintain proper supervision while watching two separate groups of children ages three and four years old. The caregiver left one group unattended multiple times to attend to the classroom and retrieve an item from the classroom.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During this inspection I observed a four month old in a crib with a pacifier attached to their clothing. The attachment was observed under the infants neck.
Correction deadline
July 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During this inspection I observed a 12 month old drinking a bottle in the crib.
Correction deadline
July 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
Official code
746.2419(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During this investigation it was determined a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement by continuously holding a child's hand and wrists as the child was falling to the floor trying to get away causing the child to have a dislocated elbow.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver in the Two's I classroom was unaware of the group responsible for. The caregiver stated nine children were present, however ten were observed in the classroom.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the follow up inspection an eight month old non-walking infant was observed sleeping on a mat.
Correction deadline
January 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2405(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
An eight month old child was observed asleep on a floor mat. The child was originally placed on a boppy pillow and slid onto the floor.
Correction deadline
January 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver was observed with five children ages 8 months, 9m, 11m, 11m, and 15 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The caregiver was over ratio by one child.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The caregiver in the Toddler I classroom was observed caring for 9 children ages 14m, 16m, 16m, 17m, 17m, 18m, 18m, and 19m, and 2y. The specified age group for the room is 12-17 months. The maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise for this age group is 5. The caregiver was over ratio by four children.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A twelve month old was observed layng down on a mat in the infant classroom. The child was observed drinking from a bottle.
Correction deadline
May 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
Official code
746.2419(5)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The caregiver in the Pre-K classroom was unaware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated a total of 18 children were present, however 19 were counted in the room.
Correction deadline
May 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The caregiver in the Pre-K classroom was observed caring for 19 children ages 3-5 years old. The specified age group for the room was 4 years old. The maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise for this age group is 18. The caregiver was over ratio by one child.
Correction deadline
May 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that the caregiver failed to demonstrate good judgment as she was issued a citation for failure to control speed after an auto accident.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The caregiver in the Infant classroom was observed caring for 5 children ages 3 months, 6m, 7m, 11m, and 11m. The specified age group for the room is 0-11 months. The maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise for this age group is four. The caregiver was over ratio by one child.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The caregiver in the Toddler I classroom was observed caring for 6 children age 13m, 14m, 15m, 15m, and 16 months. The specified age group for the room is 12-17 months. Tthe maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise for this age group is five. The caregiver was over ratio by one child.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the follow up inspection a three year olf child left the four year old classroom. The child was discovered hiding under a table.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
I observed tears in diaper changing equipment in four classrooms.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
I observed unlabeled bottles in two of the classrooms. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The caregiver in the Three's classroom was unaware of the number of children present in the room. The caregiver stated 11 children were present, however nine were signed in.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that a parent was not immediately notified of an injury requiring medical treatment.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.307(b)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that supervision was not maintained when a child fell and broke their collarbone on the outdoor playground.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a child injury that required medical care.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Attendance sheets were reviewed for two directors. Time sheets were only available for the week of March 28, 2022.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)