Creative Children's Academy
Licensed Center · Tyler, Smith County, TX · Operation No. 1696043
Creative Children's Academy holds a Full Permit issued July 16, 2020. In the state's 60-month public window it has 17 inspections on record with 42 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
July 16, 2020
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
42 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
3108 Bellwood Rd, Tyler, TX 75701-1001
The 60-month record
17
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
42
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 9 · Medium High 16 · Medium 17 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Inspection | 3 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Inspection | 6 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Inspection | 4 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Inspection | 3 |
| Aug 9, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 15, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 1, 2023 | Inspection | 6 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2022 | Inspection | 4 |
| May 24, 2022 | Inspection | 4 |
| May 9, 2022 | Inspection | 10 |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Jan 25, 2022 | Report | 1 |
Deficiency records
April 7, 2026 Standard § 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During the walk through it was found that the operation moved the infant classroom from the back of the building to the pre-k classroom without notifying CCR and amending the permit.
Corrected: April 7, 2026
April 7, 2026 Standard § 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver was observed utilizing her personal cellphone while caring for children.
Corrected: April 7, 2026
April 7, 2026 Standard § 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection there was a caregiver supervising two classroom during naptime. However, the caregiver was not physically present in the same area as both classrooms.
Corrected: April 7, 2026
September 4, 2025 Standard § 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
High Verbatim from the agency record
There was an infant observed asleep in their crib with a bib on.
Corrected: September 4, 2025
September 4, 2025 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
While reviewing personnel files one caregiver was missing the following; notarized affidavit, pre-employment affidavit, and orientation statement.
Corrected: September 12, 2025
September 4, 2025 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
While reviewing personnel files 5 caregivers did not have a current certificate for CPR/ First Aid.
Corrected: October 3, 2025
September 4, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
While reviewing children files I observed 4 out of 6 files were missing required information such as; information for emergency contacts, updated immunizations, release information, acknowledgment of operational policies, water activity permissions, and transportation permissions.
Corrected: September 19, 2025
September 4, 2025 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation's fire inspection expired on 3/14/2024 and a recent fire inspection has not been conducted.
Corrected: October 3, 2025
September 4, 2025 Standard § 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection there was an infant observed to be left unsupervised while asleep in their crib.
Corrected: September 4, 2025
February 26, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The children records were reviewed. Two records were missing updated shot records.
Corrected: March 11, 2024
February 26, 2024 Standard § 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The first aid kit was incomplete and was missing gauze pads and the guide to first aid.
Corrected: March 4, 2024
February 26, 2024 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The food allergy alert plan for 2 children with an allergy was not available at inspection.
Corrected: March 4, 2024
February 26, 2024 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The children records were reviewed and one record did not have the emergency contact address.
Corrected: March 4, 2024
October 31, 2023 Standard § 746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The use zone for the rocking piece of equipment did not have a 6 foot use zone.
Corrected: November 14, 2023
October 31, 2023 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Upon arrival at the operation there was one caregivere caring for 26 children ages 6m-5years at nap time. This was corrected within 30 minutes when the other caregivers arrived from lunch and for their afternoon shifts.
Corrected: October 31, 2023
October 31, 2023 Standard § 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High Verbatim from the agency record
An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device at nap.
Corrected: October 31, 2023
May 1, 2023 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
An infant was observed to be unbuckled in the highchair with the tray detached. The child was attempting to climb out of the highchair.
Corrected: May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023 Standard § 746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection it was observed that the infant play yards did not have a name for each child on the cribs.
Corrected: May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023 Standard § 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
High Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection it was observed that a caregiver left 6 children alone in a room ages 11m-2 years, SAG of 17m, in high chairs when the caregiver left the room to go to their car. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room.
Corrected: May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023 Standard § 746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection the infant daily reports were reviewed and did not have a spot for the summary of daily activities.
Corrected: May 8, 2023
May 1, 2023 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Immunization records were reviewed for the HASA. Two records were not current and up to date.
Corrected: May 15, 2023
May 1, 2023 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection the two infant rooms were out of ratio. One infant room had 1 caregiver with 5 infants 3m-11m. The second infant room had 1 caregiver for 6 children SAG 17m. Both room ratios were corrected during inspection.
Corrected: May 1, 2023
November 30, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection one classroom was observed to be over ratio while waiting for two caregivers to arrive for work. This was corrected during inspection when the caregivers arrived.
Corrected: November 30, 2022
June 6, 2022 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During follow up inspection, 1 infant was observed asleep unbuckled in a high chair, 3 infants were observed in high chairs unbuckled.
Corrected: June 6, 2022
June 6, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, one classroom was over ratio. The 2 - 3 yrs old class had 16 children.
Corrected: June 6, 2022
June 6, 2022 Standard § 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High Verbatim from the agency record
During follow up inspection, 1 infant was observed asleep unbuckled in a high chair.
Corrected: June 6, 2022
June 6, 2022 Standard § 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
High Verbatim from the agency record
During a follow up inspection the operation was operating with 44 children present and capacity is 38 children for the operation total.
Corrected: June 6, 2022
May 24, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A follow up was conducted on this day. The immunization record has not been provided by the parent and is not current. The standard was re-cited.
Corrected: May 31, 2022
May 24, 2022 Standard § 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A follow up was conducted on this day. The SIDS and Shaken Baby training was not found in the employee file as complete. This standard was re-cited.
Corrected: May 31, 2022
May 24, 2022 Standard § 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
High Verbatim from the agency record
During a follow up inspection the operation was operating with 41 children present and capacity is 38 children for the operation total.
Corrected: May 25, 2022
May 24, 2022 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A follow up was conducted on this day. One of the children present did not have an updated feeding instruction. The standard was re-cited.
Corrected: May 27, 2022
May 9, 2022 Standard § 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The grounds checklist were observed for the HASA and had not been completed since February of 2022.
Corrected: May 23, 2022
May 9, 2022 Standard § 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Traning was reviewed for the HASA and one employee did not have child maltreatment training as required.
Corrected: May 23, 2022
May 9, 2022 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The infant feeding instructions were reviewed and have not been updated in the last 30 days. The last date of review was on 4/1/22
Corrected: May 23, 2022
May 9, 2022 Standard § 746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection it was observed that there were only large play items availble for the children to play with in the room and accessible.
Corrected: May 23, 2022
May 9, 2022 Standard § 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Training records were reviewed for the HASA and one record was missing training for SIDS and Shaken Baby.
Corrected: May 23, 2022
May 9, 2022 Standard § 746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies were reviewed and were missing the activity portion, specifically the benefits of physical activity, duration of play and where the children will go in the event of extreme weather.
Corrected: May 23, 2022
May 9, 2022 Standard § 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection Lysol wipes were obsesrved to be on a low shelf in the bathroom that the children use and have access to. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected: May 9, 2022
May 9, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four children files were reviewed for the HASA and one file did not have a current immunization record.
Corrected: May 23, 2022
May 9, 2022 Standard § 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The activity plans were reviewed and there is only one outdoor time listed for the children.
Corrected: May 23, 2022
May 9, 2022 Standard § 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
An employee was observed cleaning an infants hands after a diaper change with a baby wipe. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the infants hands with water and soap.
Corrected: May 9, 2022
January 25, 2022 Standard § 746.1401(g) - Substitutes and Volunteers - Complete Orientation Before Beginning Relevant Duties
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. One substitute present at the operation did not have a complete orientation before being counted in child/caregiver ratio.
Corrected: March 3, 2022
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