Creative Children's Academy, Tyler, TX

The Essentials

Summary

Across 22 licensing visits from January 2022 to September 2026, HHSC cited 44 deficiencies at Creative Children's Academy; 44 have a recorded correction.

Visits: 22; 2022–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
Deficiencies: 44; Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
Corrected: 44; Of 44 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
Investigations: 4; Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

Deficiencies by Year

Deficiencies
Of which, high risk

* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.

Deficiencies by year
Year	Visits	Deficiencies	Of which, high risk
2021	0	0	0
2022	7	20	4
2023	5	9	2
2024	1	4	0
2025	4	6	3
2026	5	5	0

What the Record Shows

44 of 44 deficiencies have a recorded correction date.
HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
4 visits in this window included an investigation. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
The latest inspection, September 23, 2026, recorded 1 deficiency (most serious: Medium-low risk).

What to Ask About

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children, Cited in Four Visits
Children's Records - Immunizations, Cited in Four Visits
Citation 746.1309(d), Cited in Two Visits
Citation 746.201(11), Cited in Two Visits
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised, Cited in Two Visits
Citation 746.2407, Cited in Two Visits
Citation 746.2421(b), Cited in Two Visits

Report at a Glance

Facility: Creative Children's Academy
Address: 3108 Bellwood Rd, Tyler, TX 75701
Operation Number: TX-1696043
License Type: Licensed child care center
Licensed Capacity: 42 children
Permit: Full Permit
Ages Served: infants, toddlers, pre-kindergarten, school age
Hours: Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Record Window: November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2026

Chronology

Inspection History

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.

Sep 232026
Inspection
1 deficiency
- 746.901(5)Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)Medium-low riskCorrected Oct 2, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905129069
Jul 312026
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905129068
Jul 282026
Investigation
1 deficiency
- 746.301(5)Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In CareMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 21, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905230262
Apr 142026
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905129067
Apr 72026
Inspection
3 deficiencies
- 746.301(2)Notification of Change in SpaceMedium riskCorrected Apr 7, 2026
- 746.1203(3)(D)Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 7, 2026
- 746.1613(a)(6)Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically PresentMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 7, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905129066
Sep 112025
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905129065
Sep 42025
Inspection
6 deficiencies
- 746.2415(b)AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeHigh riskCorrected Sep 4, 2025
- 746.2401(7)Basic Requirements for Infants - Never UnsupervisedHigh riskCorrected Sep 4, 2025
- 746.901Required Personnel RecordsMedium riskCorrected Sep 12, 2025
- 746.1315(a)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium-high riskCorrected Oct 3, 2025
- 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh riskCorrected Oct 3, 2025
- 746.603(a)Children's Records MaintainedMedium riskCorrected Sep 19, 2025
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905129064
Jan 162025
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905129063
Jan 92025
Investigation
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905230261
Feb 262024
Inspection
4 deficiencies
- 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected Mar 11, 2024
- 746.3819Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 4, 2024
- 746.4003(a)First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitMedium riskCorrected Mar 4, 2024
- 746.605(6)Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 4, 2024
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905129062
Nov 152023
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905129061
Oct 312023
Inspection
3 deficiencies
- 746.4813(a)Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)Medium-high riskCorrected Nov 14, 2023
- 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 31, 2023
- 746.2426(a)(1)Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceHigh riskCorrected Oct 31, 2023
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905129060
Aug 92023
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905129059
May 152023
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905129058
May 12023
Inspection
6 deficiencies
- 746.2411(2)(I)Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each InfantMedium-high riskCorrected May 1, 2023
- 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected May 1, 2023
- 746.2431(5)Infant Daily Report - Summary of ActivitiesMedium riskCorrected May 8, 2023
- 746.2407Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsMedium-high riskCorrected May 1, 2023
- 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected May 15, 2023
- 746.2401(7)Basic Requirements for Infants - Never UnsupervisedHigh riskCorrected May 1, 2023
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905129057
Nov 302022
Inspection
1 deficiency
- 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 30, 2022
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905129056
Jun 142022
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905129055
Jun 62022
Inspection
4 deficiencies
- 746.2407Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 6, 2022
- 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 6, 2022
- 746.2426Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceHigh riskCorrected Jun 6, 2022
- 746.201(11)AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacityHigh riskCorrected Jun 6, 2022
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905129054
May 242022
Inspection
4 deficiencies
- 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected May 31, 2022
- 746.201(11)AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacityHigh riskCorrected May 25, 2022
- 746.2421(b)Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysMedium riskCorrected May 27, 2022
- 746.1309(d)Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredMedium-high riskCorrected May 31, 2022
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905129053
May 92022
Inspection
10 deficiencies
- 746.1309(d)Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredMedium-high riskCorrected May 23, 2022
- 746.2505(3)Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to ChildrenMedium riskCorrected May 23, 2022
- 746.2206(1)Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play OpportunitiesMedium riskCorrected May 23, 2022
- 746.501(a)(18)(A)Written Operational Policies - BenefitsMedium riskCorrected May 23, 2022
- 746.4751(b)Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance ChecklistMedium riskCorrected May 23, 2022
- 746.2421(b)Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysMedium riskCorrected May 23, 2022
- 746.3417(3)Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingMedium-high riskCorrected May 9, 2022
- 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected May 23, 2022
- 746.1309(c)Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatmentMedium riskCorrected May 23, 2022
- 746.3407(12)Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenHigh riskCorrected May 9, 2022
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905129052
Jan 282022
Investigation
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905230260
Jan 252022
Investigation
1 deficiency
- 746.1401(g)Substitutes and Volunteers - Complete Orientation Before Beginning Relevant DutiesMedium riskCorrected Mar 3, 2022
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905230259

Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children, Cited in Four Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1601 in June 2022, November 2022, May 2023 and October 2023. The agency describes it this way: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
22222222222222232323232324252525252626262626746.1601 across all 22 visits, oldest to newest
2
Children's Records - Immunizations, Cited in Four Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.603(a)(4) in May 2022, May 2022, May 2023 and February 2024. The agency describes it this way: Children's Records - Immunizations. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
22222222222222232323232324252525252626262626746.603(a)(4) across all 22 visits, oldest to newest
3
Citation 746.1309(d), Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1309(d) in May 2022 and May 2022. The agency describes it this way: Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
22222222222222232323232324252525252626262626746.1309(d) across all 22 visits, oldest to newest
4
Citation 746.201(11), Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.201(11) in May 2022 and June 2022. The agency describes it this way: AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
22222222222222232323232324252525252626262626746.201(11) across all 22 visits, oldest to newest
5
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.2401(7) in May 2023 and September 2025. The agency describes it this way: Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
22222222222222232323232324252525252626262626746.2401(7) across all 22 visits, oldest to newest
6
Citation 746.2407, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.2407 in June 2022 and May 2023. The agency describes it this way: Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
22222222222222232323232324252525252626262626746.2407 across all 22 visits, oldest to newest
7
Citation 746.2421(b), Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.2421(b) in May 2022 and May 2022. The agency describes it this way: Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
22222222222222232323232324252525252626262626746.2421(b) across all 22 visits, oldest to newest

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

01
What changed after 746.1601 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children: cited in four visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
02
What changed after 746.603(a)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Children's Records - Immunizations: cited in four visits, most seriously at medium risk.
03
What changed after 746.1309(d) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.1309(d): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
04
What changed after 746.201(11) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.201(11): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.
05
What changed after 746.2401(7) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised: cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.
06
What changed after 746.2407 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.2407: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
07
What changed after 746.2421(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.2421(b): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.
08
What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?
Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.
09
Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?
HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.

Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1696043
Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905230259
Visit Jan 25, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905230260
Visit Jan 28, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905129052
Visit May 9, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905129053
Visit May 24, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905129054
Visit Jun 6, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905129055
Visit Jun 14, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905129056
Visit Nov 30, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905129057
Visit May 1, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905129058
Visit May 15, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905129059
Visit Aug 9, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905129060
Visit Oct 31, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905129061
Visit Nov 15, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905129062
Visit Feb 26, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905230261
Visit Jan 9, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905129063
Visit Jan 16, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905129064
Visit Sep 4, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905129065
Visit Sep 11, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905129066
Visit Apr 7, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905129067
Visit Apr 14, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905230262
Visit Jul 28, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905129068
Visit Jul 31, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905129069
Visit Sep 23, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Coverage

Record windowNovember 1, 2021 – October 31, 2026

This record is HHSC's list of operations as of October 2026, with the inspections, investigations and assessments in HHSC's files, which run from November 2021.
Listed family homes (one caregiver with up to three unrelated children, listed with HHSC but not inspected on a schedule) are not in this record.
HHSC's narrative for each deficiency is left out because it can name children, parents and staff; the rule cited, its risk level and the correction dates are kept.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Inspector narratives: Published by HHSC but left out of this record because they can name people.
Enforcement actions: HHSC's files say whether an operation is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
Complaints not investigated: Reports HHSC screened out without an investigation are not published.
Staff qualifications and turnover: Not part of the published licensing record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

Data architecture: Cierto supplies the source-backed machine-readable bundle. Life by Vardell independently creates the narrative, design, and consumer report.