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Licensed Center · Texas

Creative Children's Academy

3108 Bellwood Rd, Tyler

Last inspected Sep 23, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
42
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
Meals Provided ,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Jul 16, 2020
Phone
9037478284

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

9High risk
17Medium-high risk
17Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
18Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 31, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 28, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-21.
Apr 14, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 7, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Notification of Change in Space
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-07.
  • Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
    Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed utilizing her personal cellphone while caring for children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-07.
Sep 11, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 4, 2025 · Inspection
6 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-19.
  • Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
    Inspector's note: During the inspection there was an infant observed to be left unsupervised while asleep in their crib. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-04.
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: The operation's fire inspection expired on 3/14/2024 and a recent fire inspection has not been conducted. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-03.
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
    Inspector's note: While reviewing personnel files 5 caregivers did not have a current certificate for CPR/ First Aid. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-03.
  • Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
    Inspector's note: There was an infant observed asleep in their crib with a bib on. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-04.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records
    Inspector's note: While reviewing personnel files one caregiver was missing the following; notarized affidavit, pre-employment affidavit, and orientation statement. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-12.
Jan 16, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 9, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 26, 2024 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
    Inspector's note: The first aid kit was incomplete and was missing gauze pads and the guide to first aid. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-04.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
    Inspector's note: The children records were reviewed and one record did not have the emergency contact address. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-04.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: The children records were reviewed. Two records were missing updated shot records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-11.
  • Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
    Inspector's note: The food allergy alert plan for 2 children with an allergy was not available at inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-04.
Nov 15, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 31, 2023 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-31.
  • Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
    Inspector's note: The use zone for the rocking piece of equipment did not have a 6 foot use zone. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-14.
  • Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
    Inspector's note: An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device at nap. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-31.
Aug 9, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 15, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 1, 2023 · Inspection
6 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
    Inspector's note: An infant was observed to be unbuckled in the highchair with the tray detached. The child was attempting to climb out of the highchair. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-01.
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
    Inspector's note: During inspection it was observed that the infant play yards did not have a name for each child on the cribs. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: Immunization records were reviewed for the HASA. Two records were not current and up to date. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-05-15.
  • Non-critical Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
    Inspector's note: During inspection the infant daily reports were reviewed and did not have a spot for the summary of daily activities. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-05-08.
  • Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-01.
  • Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-01.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.