The Vardell Report.Creative Minds

Across 20 licensing visits from September 2022 to July 2026, HHSC cited 25 deficiencies at Creative Minds; 25 have a recorded correction.

Visits

20

2022–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments

Deficiencies

25

Standards cited by HHSC inspectors

Corrected

25

Of 25 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date

Investigations

7

Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

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.

1. Jul 212026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905103573

2. Jun 182026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905103572

3. Jun 172026

   Investigation

   1 deficiency

   Opened on a report the operation made itself.

   • 746.1205(a)(4)Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityHigh riskCorrected Jul 15, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905220691

4. May 122026

   Inspection

   3 deficiencies

   • 746.605(6)Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactMedium-high riskCorrected May 28, 2026
   • 746.1301(a)(1)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - OrientationMedium-high riskCorrected May 28, 2026
   • 746.901(5)Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)Medium-low riskCorrected May 28, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905103571

5. Apr 102026

   Inspection

   1 deficiency

   • 746.3701Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 24, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905103570

6. Apr 92026

   Investigation

   2 deficiencies

   • 746.1203(3)(D)Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesMedium-high riskCorrected May 8, 2026
   • 746.2905(1)Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to SleepMedium riskCorrected May 8, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905220690

7. May 272025

   Inspection

   5 deficiencies

   • 746.305(a)(1)Report Unsafe Facility OccurrenceMedium-high riskCorrected May 27, 2025
   • 746.3417(3)Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingMedium-high riskCorrected May 27, 2025
   • 746.3415(4)Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildMedium-high riskCorrected May 27, 2025
   • 746.4135(b)Children's Products- Annual CertificationMedium riskCorrected May 29, 2025
   • 746.2421(b)Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysMedium riskCorrected May 29, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905103569

8. Jun 72024

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905103568

9. Dec 62023

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905103567

10. Dec 32023

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905220689

11. Aug 12023

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905103566

12. Jun 282023

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905103565

13. Jun 262023

    Investigation

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.1203(4)Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needsMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 25, 2023
    • 746.305(a)(6)Report Situation Placing Children at RiskHigh riskCorrected Jul 25, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905220688

14. Jun 232023

    Inspection

    4 deficiencies

    • 746.4907(a)(2)Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.Medium-high riskCorrected Jul 14, 2023
    • 746.2426(a)(2)Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possibleHigh riskCorrected Jun 23, 2023
    • 746.2415(b)AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeHigh riskCorrected Jun 23, 2023
    • 746.2421(a)Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalMedium riskCorrected Jun 29, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905103564

15. Jun 212023

    Investigation

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.1003(1)Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceHigh riskCorrected Jul 19, 2023
    • 746.2805Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualHigh riskCorrected Jul 19, 2023
    • 746.201(5)Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to reportMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 19, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905220687

16. Oct 132022

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905103563

17. Oct 112022

    Investigation

    1 deficiency

    Opened on a report the operation made itself.

    • 746.1203(4)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Oct 27, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905220686

18. Sep 302022

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905103562

19. Sep 152022

    Investigation

    1 deficiency

    Opened on a report the operation made itself.

    • 746.305(a)(4)Report Outbreak of Communicable IllnessMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 15, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905220685

20. Sep 142022

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.2421(b)Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysMedium riskCorrected Sep 20, 2022
    • 746.1311(a)Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredMedium riskCorrected Sep 30, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905103561

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

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

1. 1

   Citation 746.1203(4), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.1203(4) in October 2022 and June 2023. The agency describes it this way: Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs. 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.

   2222222222232323232323232425262626262626746.1203(4) across all 20 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Citation 746.2421(b), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.2421(b) in September 2022 and May 2025. 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.

   2222222222232323232323232425262626262626746.2421(b) across all 20 visits, oldest to newest

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

1. 01

   What changed after 746.1203(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.1203(4): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

2. 02

   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.

3. 03

   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.

4. 04

   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.

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 · 1597616

  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 · 905103561

  Visit Sep 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 · 905220685

  Visit Sep 15, 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 · 905103562

  Visit Sep 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 · 905220686

  Visit Oct 11, 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 · 905103563

  Visit Oct 13, 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 · 905220687

  Visit Jun 21, 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 · 905103564

  Visit Jun 23, 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 · 905220688

  Visit Jun 26, 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 · 905103565

  Visit Jun 28, 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 · 905103566

  Visit Aug 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 · 905220689

  Visit Dec 3, 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 · 905103567

  Visit Dec 6, 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 · 905103568

  Visit Jun 7, 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 · 905103569

  Visit May 27, 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 · 905220690

  Visit Apr 9, 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 · 905103570

  Visit Apr 10, 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 · 905103571

  Visit May 12, 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 · 905220691

  Visit Jun 17, 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 · 905103572

  Visit Jun 18, 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 · 905103573

  Visit Jul 21, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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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.