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Childcare center · Houston, TX
Kids Arena Inc. DBA Kids Arena Academy
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 8373 CREEKBEND DR, Houston, TX 77071
County: Harris County
Phone: (713) 777-0228
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 153 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1521481
Permit: Full Permit, issued August 27, 2013
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Conditions on permit: Yes (see the official record for details)
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 4 inspections
- 2 investigations
- 1 assessment
- 7 citations from these visits (risk level: High 2, Medium High 4, Medium Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from March 14, 2022 to March 3, 2026, newest first: 11 visits and 9 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
March 3, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 17, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
June 16, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
April 2, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 22, 2025 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 25, 2025 · Correction verified: January 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
April 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 2, 2024 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 2, 2024 · Correction verified: April 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care. When asked the caregivers stated there were there 10 children in care. 11 children were counted by CCR. The caregivers were asked again. The caregivers continued to state that 10 children were in care. 11 children were in care.
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 2, 2024 · Correction verified: April 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 containers of diaper rash cream was observed to be sitting on a trolley in a bathroom used by toddlers. Both creams were in reach and accessible to children.
746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
An open container of baby food was observed in a refrigerator in the infant room NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The food was thrown away.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 2, 2024 · Correction verified: April 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was observed with 10 children between 12mo-4yrs old. The specified age group is 12-17mo. The caregiver was overratio by 5 NOTE: A second caregiver entered the classroom shortly after.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 2, 2024 · Correction verified: April 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed changing a diaper with gloves. The caregiver did not wash their hands following a diaper change. The caregiver then proceeded to change another child's diaper.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 2, 2024 · Correction verified: April 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 4 yr old child with special needs was observed to be sleeping in a baby bouncer with a blanket covering their face.
April 25, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregiver supervising children in the toddler's classroom during naptime had BGC pending.
May 13, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 3, 2022 · Correction verified: May 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Bolts on the playground boarders were observed to be protruding.
March 24, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
March 14, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.