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
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- 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
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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
3108 Bellwood Rd, Tyler, TX 75701 · Smith County · 21 licensed daycares in 75701
Capacity rank 12 of 21 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 2 in 75701
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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
- 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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
- 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- 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
- 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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
- 746.4813(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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
- 746.2407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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