Creative Children's Academy
Licensed Center in Tyler, Texas. License #1696043, issued July 16, 2020.
- Address
- 3108 Bellwood Rd, Tyler, TX 75701
- Phone
- (903) 747-8284
- Licensed capacity
- 42 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
Programs listed with the state: Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care.
Openings
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Texas Rising Star
Texas Rising Star 3-star of a possible 4
A quality rating the state awards after an on-site assessment. Four stars is the highest.
In effect since October 28, 2026. From the state's provider report of October 28, 2026.
Where this is
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 22 areas it checked 5,408 standards at Creative Children's Academy between January 25, 2022 and September 23, 2026 and recorded 44 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 4 | 481 | 1 |
| Record keeping | 4 | 435 | 5 |
| Personnel | 4 | 595 | 3 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 6 | 324 | 2 |
| Activities | 4 | 140 | 1 |
| Infants | 4 | 357 | 7 |
| Toddlers | 4 | 88 | 1 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 4 | 74 | 0 |
| School-age | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Discipline | 5 | 100 | 0 |
| Naptime | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Field trips | 4 | 44 | 0 |
| Get well care | 4 | 108 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 4 | 52 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 4 | 179 | 0 |
| Health practices | 4 | 451 | 2 |
| Safety practices | 5 | 374 | 2 |
| Physical facilities | 4 | 299 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety | 5 | 480 | 1 |
| Pools | 5 | 132 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 5 | 338 | 1 |
| Transportation | 4 | 181 | 0 |
The table adds up to 5,348 of those standards. The remaining 60, including 18 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
A high number of standards checked is not a compliment and a low one is not a criticism: how many apply depends on a program's size, its ages served and what the inspector was there to look at. We publish the two counts the state published and do not turn them into a score. This data begins in 2021, which is later than the inspection history above it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 22 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on September 23, 2026, and 44 citations.
- 9High
- 17Medium High
- 17Medium
- 1Medium Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 44. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium Low September 23, 2026 Correction verified September 28, 2026
746.901(5): Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
While reviewing personnel records 4 out 4 files were missing the pre-employment affidavit.
- Medium High July 28, 2026 Correction verified August 17, 2026
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.
- Medium April 7, 2026 Corrected at inspection
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.
- Medium High April 7, 2026 Correction verified April 14, 2026
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.
- Medium High April 7, 2026 Correction verified April 14, 2026
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.
- High September 4, 2025 Correction verified September 11, 2025
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.
- Medium High September 4, 2025 Correction verified October 6, 2025
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.
- High September 4, 2025 Correction verified September 11, 2025
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.
- Medium September 4, 2025 Correction verified October 9, 2025
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.
- Medium September 4, 2025 Correction verified September 19, 2025
746.901: Required Personnel Records
While reviewing personnel files one caregiver was missing the following; notarized affidavit, pre-employment affidavit, and orientation statement.
- High September 4, 2025 Correction verified October 9, 2025
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.
- Medium High February 26, 2024 Correction verified March 25, 2024
746.605(6): Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
The children records were reviewed and one record did not have the emergency contact address.
- Medium February 26, 2024 Correction verified March 25, 2024
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.
- Medium February 26, 2024 Correction verified March 22, 2024
746.603(a)(4): Children's Records - Immunizations
The children records were reviewed. Two records were missing updated shot records.
- Medium High February 26, 2024 Correction verified March 25, 2024
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.
- Medium High October 31, 2023 Correction verified November 15, 2023
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.
- High October 31, 2023 Correction verified November 15, 2023
746.2426(a)(1): Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device at nap.
- Medium High October 31, 2023 Correction verified November 15, 2023
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.
- Medium High May 1, 2023 Correction verified May 15, 2023
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.
- Medium May 1, 2023 Correction verified May 15, 2023
746.603(a)(4): Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization records were reviewed for the HASA. Two records were not current and up to date.
- Medium High May 1, 2023 Correction verified May 15, 2023
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.
- Medium May 1, 2023 Correction verified May 15, 2023
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.
- High May 1, 2023 Correction verified May 15, 2023
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.
- Medium High May 1, 2023 Corrected at inspection
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.
- Medium High November 30, 2022 Corrected at inspection
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.
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