2026-08-05 · 747.3703(b) · Medium
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
At the time of inspection, the operation did not have statement of health for the dog in the home.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-19
Kreative Kids Childcare
Licensed Child-Care Home
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Provider details
- City / County / ZIP
- Arlington / Tarrant / 76002
- Capacity
- 12
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours / Days
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Permit type
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- August 3, 2023
- Operation status:
- Active
- Corrective action
- HHSC lists: No
- Adverse action
- HHSC lists: No
- Temporarily closed
- HHSC lists: No
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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.
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Summary of state inspection records
Texas HHSC records list 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 5, 2026.
The same records list 8 cited deficiencies dated February 6, 2024 to August 5, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 2 Medium High, 4 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 7 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 7 of these citations.
The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 8 cited deficiencies for Kreative Kids Childcare in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 2 Medium High, 4 Medium).
Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-05.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 2 |
| Medium High | 2 |
| Medium | 4 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
Recent citations in the summary window
2026-08-05 · 747.1309(d) · Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
Primary caregiver did not have training for 747.1309 (D5) and (D6) at the time of inspection.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-19
2026-08-05 · 747.1303(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Primary caregiver had 20 of the 30 training hours required for training year 8/3/2025-8/3/2026 at the time of inspection.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-19
Full citation history from HHSC (62)
2026-08-05 · 747.801(6) · Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-19. Correction verified: 2026-08-17.
At the time of inspection, the operation did not have documentation showing the dogs vaccination record.
2026-08-05 · 747.1303(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-19. Correction verified: 2026-08-05.
Primary caregiver had 20 of the 30 training hours required for training year 8/3/2025-8/3/2026 at the time of inspection.
2026-08-05 · 747.1309(d) · Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-19. Correction verified: 2026-08-05.
Primary caregiver did not have training for 747.1309 (D5) and (D6) at the time of inspection.
2026-08-05 · 747.3703(b) · Medium
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-19. Correction verified: 2026-08-17.
At the time of inspection, the operation did not have statement of health for the dog in the home.
2025-10-29 · 747.605(11) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-05. Correction verified: 2025-11-05.
2 children's file did not have required admission information at the time of inspection.
2025-10-29 · 747.611(b) · Medium
Health Statement on File
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-05. Correction verified: 2025-11-05.
An infant in care did not have a health statement on file.
2024-02-06 · 747.203 · Medium High
Primary Caregiver's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-02-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-02-06 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-06. Correction verified: 2024-02-09.
Primary caregiver left JPS employee alone with children while she went to the store. JPS employee does not have a background check.
2023-07-13 · 747.5337(a)(2) · Medium High
Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-07-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Last documented carbon monoxide test was dated for 4/2023. This was corrected at inspection.
2023-07-13 · 747.5115 · High
Smoke Detectors Testing
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-07-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Last documented smoke detector test was dated for 4/2023. This was corrected at inspection.
2023-07-13 · 747.5005(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-07-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Operation did not complete a June 2023 fire drill. This was corrected at inspection.
2023-05-23 · 747.3307(d) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-05-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Caregiver did not sanitize the diapering-changing surface after each use. This was corrected at inspection.
2023-05-23 · 747.3307(c) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-05-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Caregiver did not discard gloves after each diaper change and wash your hands with soap and running water. This was corrected at inspection.
2023-02-13 · 747.205 · Medium High
Primary Caregiver Routinely Present During Operating Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-13. Correction verified: 2023-02-21.
Primary caregiver is not routinely present at the childcare home.
2023-02-09 · 745.635(3) · High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-09. Correction verified: 2023-02-13.
The operation allowed a caregiver with a provisional background check to be left at the operation alone with children unsupervised.
2023-01-26 · 747.3213(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-01-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Caregiver did not wash the children's hands after diapering. This was corrected at inspection by washing the children's hands.
2023-01-26 · 747.3211(4) · Medium High
Caregiver Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-01-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Caregiver did not wash hands before changing another child. This was corrected at inspection by having the caregiver wash her hands.
2023-01-13 · 747.401(a)(2) · Medium
Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-16.
Inspection report posted has a date of 3/12/2019. This is not the most recent inspection report.
2023-01-13 · 747.2317(2)(B) · High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-01-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-01-13 · 747.501(10) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-13.
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
2023-01-13 · 747.1501(c)(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-13. Correction verified: 2023-01-26.
The substitute caregiver left an infant on the changing table unattended and the infant fell off the changing table.
2023-01-13 · 747.1313(a) · Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-31. Correction verified: 2023-01-13.
Primary caregiver CPR first aid certificate is expired with a date of 5/5/2020 for completion date.
2023-01-13 · 747.501(6) · Medium High
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-20.
There is no safe sleep policy in operational policies.
2023-01-13 · 747.501(11) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-13.
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.
2023-01-13 · 747.3213(1) · Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-01-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Substitute caregiver served food to youth before hand washing. This was corrected at inspection by completing hand washing.
2023-01-13 · 747.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-26.
4 children's files lacked the address to the emergency contact.
2023-01-13 · 747.501(7) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Animals
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-20.
There is no animal policy regarding the dogs in the home.
2023-01-13 · 747.401(a)(3) · Medium
Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-16.
Caregiver does not have Keeping Children Safe notice posted.
2023-01-13 · 747.3703(a) · Medium High
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-26.
4 pets in the home had expired rabies vaccinations with the due date of 8/21/2022.
2023-01-13 · 747.3703(b) · Medium
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-20.
2 of the dogs in the home lacked health statements.
2023-01-13 · 747.3935(c) · Medium
Children's Products- Posting of CPSC website
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-01-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-01-13 · 747.1313(b) · Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-31. Correction verified: 2023-01-18.
Subsitute caregiver informed that current CPR training was 100% online and did not involve the use of a mankin.
2023-01-13 · 747.801(2) · Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-13.
11 month old infant did not have infant feeding instructions in the file.
2023-01-13 · 747.501(12) · High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-20.
Operational policies lacked emergency preparedness plan.
2023-01-13 · 747.401(a)(5) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements-List of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-20.
Caregiver does not have a list of employees posted.
2023-01-13 · 747.901(4) · Medium Low
Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-26.
Substitute caregiver's file lacked affidavit for applicants for employment form.
2023-01-13 · 747.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-17.
4 children's files lacked health statements.
2023-01-13 · 747.605(14) · Medium
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-26.
School information was not included in admission information.
2023-01-13 · 747.2311(1) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Use and Clean According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-20.
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.
2023-01-13 · 747.801(14) · Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Liability Insurance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-26.
Only 2 children's files had notice of lack of liability insurance.
2022-11-29 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-29. Correction verified: 2022-12-06.
The operation has a person in the home that has a pending background check. The person has access to the children.
2022-11-29 · 747.3203 · Medium High
Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-02. Correction verified: 2022-12-06.
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.
2022-11-29 · 747.2319(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During naptime one infant was sleeping in a pack and play with a bottle.
2022-11-29 · 747.2105(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver turned on the television while supervising children under the age of 24 months.
2022-11-29 · 747.2311(1) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Use and Clean According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-11-18 · 747.1501(c)(4) · High
Additional Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children Adjusting Appropriately for Different Ages and Abilities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-18. Correction verified: 2022-11-29.
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.
2022-11-18 · 747.5105 · Medium High
Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-21. Correction verified: 2022-11-29.
The fire extingusher was not mounted nor fully charged.
2022-11-18 · 747.1303(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Caregivers - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-02. Correction verified: 2022-11-29.
The substitute caregiver did not have required trainings available at the time of inspection.
2022-11-18 · 747.3211(4) · Medium High
Caregiver Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-18. Correction verified: 2022-11-29.
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing two children's diapers.
2022-11-18 · 747.2105(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-18. Correction verified: 2022-11-29.
A caregiver turned on the television while supervising children under the age of 24 months.
2022-11-18 · 747.3213(1) · Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-18. Correction verified: 2022-11-29.
Two children's hands were not washed before eating and after diaper changes.
2022-11-18 · 747.3203 · Medium High
Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-02. Correction verified: 2022-11-29.
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.
2022-08-15 · 747.203 · Medium High
Primary Caregiver's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-22. Correction verified: 2022-08-22.
A household memeber was seen left alone with children in care.
2022-08-15 · 747.1303(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-22. Correction verified: 2022-08-22.
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.
2022-08-15 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-02. Correction verified: 2022-08-31.
There were two ladies at the home with pending background checks with 8 children in care,
2022-08-05 · 747.3803(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-12. Correction verified: 2022-08-12.
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.
2022-08-05 · 747.501(8)(A) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Duration of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-12. Correction verified: 2022-08-10.
-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.
2022-08-05 · 745.621(a)(7) · High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-05. Correction verified: 2022-08-05.
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
2022-08-05 · 747.3935(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-12. Correction verified: 2022-08-05.
The children's product certification verification form was last completed on 1/5/2021.
2022-08-05 · 747.4303(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-12. Correction verified: 2022-08-10.
There were mats seen at the home, but did not have the labels of the children name on the mats.
2022-08-05 · 747.3113(1) · Medium
Maintain Menus
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-12. Correction verified: 2022-08-08.
The menu observed at the operation was for infants and was only completed for lunch,pm snack, and super.
2022-08-05 · 747.2405(4)(A) · Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-12. Correction verified: 2022-08-05.
There were two training cups and a bottle seen on the counter not labeled.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1416955
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