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Creative Children's Academy
A licensed child care center in Tyler, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 3108 BELLWOOD RD, Tyler, TX 75701
County: Smith County
Phone: (903) 747-8284
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 42 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1696043
Permit: Full Permit, issued July 16, 2020
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1696043 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 9 inspections
- 2 investigations
- 15 citations from these visits (risk level: High 3, Medium High 6, Medium 5, 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 January 25, 2022 to September 23, 2026, newest first: 22 visits and 44 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.
September 23, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: October 2, 2026 · Correction verified: September 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
While reviewing personnel records 4 out 4 files were missing the pre-employment affidavit.
July 31, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 28, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.301(5) - Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 21, 2026 · Correction verified: August 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
April 14, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 7, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 7, 2026 · Correction verified: April 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed utilizing her personal cellphone while caring for children.
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 7, 2026 · Correction verified: April 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
September 11, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 4, 2025 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 12, 2025 · Correction verified: September 19, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
While reviewing personnel files one caregiver was missing the following; notarized affidavit, pre-employment affidavit, and orientation statement.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 3, 2025 · Correction verified: October 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
While reviewing personnel files 5 caregivers did not have a current certificate for CPR/ First Aid.
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 4, 2025 · Correction verified: September 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection there was an infant observed to be left unsupervised while asleep in their crib.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 4, 2025 · Correction verified: September 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was an infant observed asleep in their crib with a bib on.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 19, 2025 · Correction verified: October 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 3, 2025 · Correction verified: October 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation's fire inspection expired on 3/14/2024 and a recent fire inspection has not been conducted.
January 16, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 9, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
February 26, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2024 · Correction verified: March 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The food allergy alert plan for 2 children with an allergy was not available at inspection.
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2024 · Correction verified: March 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The first aid kit was incomplete and was missing gauze pads and the guide to first aid.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2024 · Correction verified: March 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The children records were reviewed and one record did not have the emergency contact address.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 11, 2024 · Correction verified: March 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The children records were reviewed. Two records were missing updated shot records.
November 15, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 31, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2023 · Correction verified: November 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The use zone for the rocking piece of equipment did not have a 6 foot use zone.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2023 · Correction verified: November 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2023 · Correction verified: November 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device at nap.
August 9, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 15, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 1, 2023 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection it was observed that the infant play yards did not have a name for each child on the cribs.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2023 · Correction verified: May 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2023 · Correction verified: May 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 8, 2023 · Correction verified: May 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection the infant daily reports were reviewed and did not have a spot for the summary of daily activities.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 15, 2023 · Correction verified: May 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Immunization records were reviewed for the HASA. Two records were not current and up to date.
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2023 · Correction verified: May 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was observed to be unbuckled in the highchair with the tray detached. The child was attempting to climb out of the highchair.
November 30, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
June 14, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
June 6, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 6, 2022 · Correction verified: June 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection, one classroom was over ratio. The 2 - 3 yrs old class had 16 children.
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 6, 2022 · Correction verified: June 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During follow up inspection, 1 infant was observed asleep unbuckled in a high chair, 3 infants were observed in high chairs unbuckled.
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 6, 2022 · Correction verified: June 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During a follow up inspection the operation was operating with 44 children present and capacity is 38 children for the operation total.
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 6, 2022 · Correction verified: June 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During follow up inspection, 1 infant was observed asleep unbuckled in a high chair.
May 24, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 31, 2022 · Correction verified: May 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 25, 2022 · Correction verified: June 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During a follow up inspection the operation was operating with 41 children present and capacity is 38 children for the operation total.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2022 · Correction verified: May 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 31, 2022 · Correction verified: May 27, 2022 · 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.
May 9, 2022 · Inspection · 10 citations
746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 23, 2022 · Correction verified: May 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection it was observed that there were only large play items availble for the children to play with in the room and accessible.
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 23, 2022 · Correction verified: May 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Traning was reviewed for the HASA and one employee did not have child maltreatment training as required.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 9, 2022 · Correction verified: May 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 23, 2022 · Correction verified: May 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 23, 2022 · Correction verified: May 24, 2022 · 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.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 23, 2022 · Correction verified: May 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four children files were reviewed for the HASA and one file did not have a current immunization record.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 23, 2022 · Correction verified: May 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The activity plans were reviewed and there is only one outdoor time listed for the children.
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 23, 2022 · Correction verified: May 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The grounds checklist were observed for the HASA and had not been completed since February of 2022.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 23, 2022 · Correction verified: May 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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
January 28, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
January 25, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1401(g) - Substitutes and Volunteers - Complete Orientation Before Beginning Relevant Duties
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 3, 2022 · Correction verified: March 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
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- 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.