Kiddie Academy of Creekside the Woodlands
A licensed child care center in Spring, Texas 77389
8430 Creekside Forest Dr, Spring, Texas 77389. (832) 835-0199.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 12 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
- 1 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 21 inspections on record
- 3-Star Texas Rising Star rating
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What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
12 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.
21 inspections on record. The latest, on Mar 30, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety, at the report to the state on Sep 25, 2024
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
12 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2025. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Mar 10, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational policies did not include the required Parent Rights.”
Oct 2, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“Three caregivers did not have all of the required annual training topics.”
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Three children in care with a food allergy did not have the required signatures. One child in care with a known food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency form on file.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“All fire drills conducted for the calendar year 2024 (January to September) have all exceeded 3 minutes in exit time.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Five infants had expired feeding instructions.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“Out of the 10 children files evaluated; 2 out 10 did not have an authorize pick up 3 out 10 did not have the required immunization”
Sep 25, 2024: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety
“Even with a plan of action strategy implemented in the classroom to protect children from frequent biting incidents, another biting episode occurred.”
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Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
“Caregivers established classroom behavior expectations that were not suitable for the children’s age group.”
Apr 5, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The caregiver providing transportation does not have transportation training prior to transporting the children.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“In the Toddler A classroom the exit door had a shelf in front of the door which created a safety hazard in the event the children needed to exit in a emergency. Note: When pointed out the shelf was moved so that the door was not blocked.”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“The consumer product form had not been competed. Note; When discussed with the Director the form was completed.”
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The monthly maintenance checklist has not been completed since 12/2023. Note: When pointed out the monthly maintenance checklist was updated.”
24 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 27, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
“In the Pre School B classroom a caregiver was observed diaper changing and was not washing their hands when changing gloves. Note: When pointed out the caregiver washed their hands.”
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Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“In the infant B classroom the diaper changing mat was observed to be torn in several places and as a result was not smooth, non absorbent, and easy to clean. Note: When pointed out a new diaper changing mat was placed in the classroom.”
Aug 25, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees’ Attendance
“While reviewing records, it was discovered that two employees did not have attendance or timesheets available for review.”
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Required Personnel Records
“While reviewing staff records, it was discovered that two staff members did not have a hire date completed in their personal files. Note: Corrected at inspection. Two staff records were updated, showing the correct hire dates.”
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Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“One caregiver’s educational credentials or diplomas were unavailable for evaluation when staff records were reviewed.”
Aug 11, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A teacher was in the 6 week to 12 month room without their eligibility letter. The teacher was removed from the room.”
Aug 9, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation a child was observed walking around with their cup in the classroom.”
Jun 30, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“There was a torn changing pad in room 2. This was corrected when the mat was changed during the inspection.”
Apr 25, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A teacher was asked how many children she had. She stated 11. It was verified by CCR there were 10 children in care.”
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No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Apr 21, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
“Based on the information gathered a door was propped open with a bookcase per a picture.”
Apr 20, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Per video a teacher put hot sauce on 3 children’s fingers and forced it into their mouths.”
Mar 31, 2023: report to the state4 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“Based on the information gathered supervision was not met when a teacher admitted to sleeping during naptime.”
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Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
“Based on the information gathered the provider is serving food that are choking hazards per pictures taken.”
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Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“Based on the information gathered meal patterns for foods are not being followed per a copy of a menu.”
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Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“Based on the information gathered the incident report was not shared with the parents. Three parents interviewed stated they did not know about the incident.”
Feb 24, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“I observed infant feeding instructions for one infant that had not been updated in the last 30 days. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.”
Nov 21, 2022: report to the state1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that the caregiver for the school-age children didn’t use the operation’s name-to-face accounting system, and a child was left in the classroom when the group went outside to the playground.”
Jul 7, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Orientation-Minimum Standards
“I evaluated 5 personnel records. I did not observe that the orientation documentation had not been signed by the trainer in 4 out 5 personnel files evaluated. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.”
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First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“I observed that the first aid kit in the bus used for transportation did not have a thermometer. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.”
Jun 8, 2022: report to the state1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Interviews were conducted and video footage was evaluated. It was determined that a caregiver was falling asleep while rocking an infant.”
Apr 12, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“I observed infant feeding instructions for an infant not yet on table food that had not been updated in the last 30 days.”
Feb 15, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Policies Comply with Rules
“I evaluated the center’s operational policies. I did not observe information concerning the following: 1. Hearing & Vision Screening 2. How parent will be notified of policy changes 3. Procedure for parents to review inspection reports 4. The HHS website and the Abuse Hotline 5. Staff Vaccines 6. Accomodations for breastfeeding moms 7. Information concerning Gang Free Zones NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.”
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Annual Sanitation Inspection
“I did not observe documentation of a current health inspection for the operation.”
All 30 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 9, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 17, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 11, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 27, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 21, 2022 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 7, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 8, 2022 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 15, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Aug 3, 2022.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 179 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 9 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 2139 child care providers in Harris County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 12.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Kiddie Academy of Creekside the Woodlands This child care provider | 12 |
| Kidsedge Preschool | 3 |
| Campus Kids @ Zwink Elementary | 2 |
| Primrose School of the Woodlands at Creekside Park | 1 |
| Explorers Club | 1 |
| Campus Kids @ Metzler Elem School | 2 |
| Campus Kids at French Elementary | 1 |
| Children’s Lighthouse of the Woodlands, LLC | 10 |
| Campus Kids @ Northhampton Elementary School Sap | 5 |
| Magic Oak Preschool LLC | 0 |
| Campus Kids @ Creekside Forest Elementary | 0 |
| Little Oaks Early Learning Academy | 3 |
| Kidspark the Woodlands | 9 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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