DaycareIndex

Licensed center · Tyler, TX

Creative Children's Academy

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool
  • Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
  • Capacity 42
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • Drop-in care

Nearby daycaresLicensing and inspection recordRun this daycare? Claim this listing

3108 Bellwood Rd
Tyler, TX 75701 Map and directions
Hours
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to preschool
Capacity
42 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
7 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
ThursdayToday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 42 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • Meals provided
  • Snacks provided
  • Drop-in care

Location and nearby daycares

What families say

No reviews yet. Been here? Write the first review.

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit
On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
Operation number
1696043
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
July 2020
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

17 inspections on record, most recent Jul 31, 2026. 10 of 21 visits and reports cited a standard. 4 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jul 28, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Apr 7, 2026Inspection3 standards cited
    • 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      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.

      Corrected Apr 7, 2026

    • 746.1613(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      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.

      Corrected Apr 7, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.301(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      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.

      Corrected Apr 7, 2026, at the inspection

  • Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Sep 4, 2025Inspection6 standards cited
    • 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      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.

      Corrected Sep 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      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.

      Corrected Oct 3, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      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.

      Corrected Oct 3, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      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.

      Corrected Sep 19, 2025

    • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Personnel Records

      While reviewing personnel files one caregiver was missing the following; notarized affidavit, pre-employment affidavit, and orientation statement.

      Corrected Sep 12, 2025

    • 746.2401(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

      During the inspection there was an infant observed to be left unsupervised while asleep in their crib.

      Corrected Sep 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jan 9, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Feb 26, 2024Inspection4 standards cited
    • 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      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.

      Corrected Mar 4, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      The children records were reviewed. Two records were missing updated shot records.

      Corrected Mar 11, 2024

    • 746.4003(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

      The first aid kit was incomplete and was missing gauze pads and the guide to first aid.

      Corrected Mar 4, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.605(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      The children records were reviewed and one record did not have the emergency contact address.

      Corrected Mar 4, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Oct 31, 2023Inspection3 standards cited
    • 746.4813(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      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.

      Corrected Nov 14, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      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.

      Corrected Oct 31, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2426(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device at nap.

      Corrected Oct 31, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • Aug 9, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • May 15, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • May 1, 2023Inspection6 standards cited
    • 746.2407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      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.

      Corrected May 1, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2411(2)(I)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      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.

      Corrected May 1, 2023, at the inspection

    • 746.2431(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      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.

      Corrected May 8, 2023

    • 746.2401(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      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.

      Corrected May 1, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      Immunization records were reviewed for the HASA. Two records were not current and up to date.

      Corrected May 15, 2023

    • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      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.

      Corrected May 1, 2023 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

42 standards cited across 17 inspections, most recently Jul 31, 2026. All 42 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High921%
  • Medium High1638%
  • Medium1740%
  • Medium Low0
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
8 of 17 shown
Corrected at the visit
4 of 42 findings, 38 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Apr 7, 2026, 2 clean visits since

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

Before you visit: questions to ask on a tour · all parent guides