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Creative Children'S Academy

3108 Bellwood Rd, Tyler, TX 75701 · Smith County (903) 747-8284 License #1696043 · first licensed Jul 16, 2020
22
inspections on file
44
recorded violations
9
health & safety class
Sep 23, 2026
last inspection

Inspection history

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation

Records held from Sep 1, 2021 onward. Earlier visits may exist in the agency’s own files.

Inspection history for Creative Children'S Academy
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Sep 23, 2026InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jul 28, 2026ReportDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Apr 7, 2026InspectionDeficiencies cited3Agency record
Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Sep 4, 2025InspectionDeficiencies cited6Agency record
Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jan 9, 2025ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Feb 26, 2024InspectionDeficiencies cited4Agency record
Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Oct 31, 2023InspectionDeficiencies cited3Agency record
Aug 9, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
May 15, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
May 1, 2023InspectionDeficiencies cited6Agency record
Nov 30, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Jun 14, 2022InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jun 6, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited4Agency record
May 24, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited4Agency record
May 9, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited10Agency record
Jan 28, 2022ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jan 25, 2022ReportDeficiencies cited1Agency record

Violations

Text reproduced verbatim · Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation
How to read violations

Nearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.

Paperwork — records, postings, forms Standard — supervision, ratio, training Health & safety — direct risk to a child

Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.

Sep 23, 2026Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
PaperworkState weight: Medium Low
746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

“While reviewing personnel records 4 out 4 files were missing the pre-employment affidavit.”

Corrected Oct 2, 2026
Jul 28, 2026Report · 1 deficiency cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.301(5) — Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care

“This standard was reviewed during an investigation and was found to be deficient. There is sufficient evidence that supports that the operation has been caring for school age children without notifying CCR.”

Corrected Aug 21, 2026
Apr 7, 2026Inspection · 3 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

“A caregiver was observed utilizing her personal cellphone while caring for children.”

Corrected Apr 7, 2026
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1613(a)(6) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present

“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 Apr 7, 2026
StandardState weight: Medium
746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space

“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 Apr 7, 2026
Sep 4, 2025Inspection · 6 deficiencies cited
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

“The operation's fire inspection expired on 3/14/2024 and a recent fire inspection has not been conducted.”

Corrected Oct 3, 2025
StandardState weight: Medium
746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained

“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 Sep 19, 2025
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

“There was an infant observed asleep in their crib with a bib on.”

Corrected Sep 4, 2025
StandardState weight: Medium
746.901 — Required Personnel Records

“While reviewing personnel files one caregiver was missing the following; notarized affidavit, pre-employment affidavit, and orientation statement.”

Corrected Sep 12, 2025
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

“While reviewing personnel files 5 caregivers did not have a current certificate for CPR/ First Aid.”

Corrected Oct 3, 2025
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

“During the inspection there was an infant observed to be left unsupervised while asleep in their crib.”

Corrected Sep 4, 2025
Feb 26, 2024Inspection · 4 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

“The children records were reviewed and one record did not have the emergency contact address.”

Corrected Mar 4, 2024
StandardState weight: Medium
746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations

“The children records were reviewed. Two records were missing updated shot records.”

Corrected Mar 11, 2024
StandardState weight: Medium
746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

“The first aid kit was incomplete and was missing gauze pads and the guide to first aid.”

Corrected Mar 4, 2024
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

“The food allergy alert plan for 2 children with an allergy was not available at inspection.”

Corrected Mar 4, 2024
Oct 31, 2023Inspection · 3 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“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 Oct 31, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.4813(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)

“The use zone for the rocking piece of equipment did not have a 6 foot use zone.”

Corrected Nov 14, 2023
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

“An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device at nap.”

Corrected Oct 31, 2023
May 1, 2023Inspection · 6 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“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
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

“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
StandardState weight: Medium
746.2431(5) — Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities

“During inspection the infant daily reports were reviewed and did not have a spot for the summary of daily activities.”

Corrected May 8, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium
746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations

“Immunization records were reviewed for the HASA. Two records were not current and up to date.”

Corrected May 15, 2023
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

“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
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.2411(2)(I) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant

“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
Nov 30, 2022Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“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 Nov 30, 2022
Jun 6, 2022Inspection · 4 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

“During follow up inspection, 1 infant was observed asleep unbuckled in a high chair, 3 infants were observed in high chairs unbuckled.”

Corrected Jun 6, 2022
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.201(11) — AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity

“During a follow up inspection the operation was operating with 44 children present and capacity is 38 children for the operation total.”

Corrected Jun 6, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“During inspection, one classroom was over ratio. The 2 - 3 yrs old class had 16 children.”

Corrected Jun 6, 2022
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

“During follow up inspection, 1 infant was observed asleep unbuckled in a high chair.”

Corrected Jun 6, 2022
May 24, 2022Inspection · 4 deficiencies cited
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.201(11) — AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity

“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
StandardState weight: Medium
746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“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
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

“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
StandardState weight: Medium
746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations

“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 9, 2022Inspection · 10 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

“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
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

“Training records were reviewed for the HASA and one record was missing training for SIDS and Shaken Baby.”

Corrected May 23, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“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
StandardState weight: Medium
746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

“The grounds checklist were observed for the HASA and had not been completed since February of 2022.”

Corrected May 23, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

“The activity plans were reviewed and there is only one outdoor time listed for the children.”

Corrected May 23, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations

“Four children files were reviewed for the HASA and one file did not have a current immunization record.”

Corrected May 23, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.501(a)(18)(A) — Written Operational Policies - Benefits

“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
StandardState weight: Medium
746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

“Traning was reviewed for the HASA and one employee did not have child maltreatment training as required.”

Corrected May 23, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.2505(3) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children

“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
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

“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
Jan 25, 2022Report · 1 deficiency cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.1401(g) — Substitutes and Volunteers - Complete Orientation Before Beginning Relevant Duties

“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 Mar 3, 2022

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