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Creative Play Learning Center LLC

601 DOHERTY AVE, Mission, TX 78572-5335

Operation number:
1782746
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hidalgo
Capacity:
40
License effective:
February 2, 2024
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9565988585
Email:
creativeplaylearningcenter@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for Creative Play Learning Center LLC from August 3, 2023 through January 20, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on June 9, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from June 20, 2025 through January 20, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78572

Compared to 53 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.91
Local median
1.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
42%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
45%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.94

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Operation was over ratio by one child. One caregiver was providing care for one chilld under 17mo, four children 18mo-4yo, and seven children 5-12yo.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Official code
746.1701
View official report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver tried to force a child to sleep by roughly handling the child then grabbing the child?s arm and holding on to prevent the child from moving off the nap cot.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Official code
746.2905(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two out four children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four staff files were reviewed. One file is missing 16 hours of pre-service training. Three files are missing annual training hours, including the following topics: Abuse/Neglect, Hazardous Materials, Food Allergies, Administering Medications, Emergency Preparedness and Building Safety.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Official code
746.901(6)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There were a total of 13 children present at the operation. A caregiver counted in ratio stepped out of the room and into the kitchen to prepare supper.
Correction deadline
February 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(B) - Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
Official code
746.1203(3)(B)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Operation became out of ratio when six school-age children arrived at the operation. There were a total of 13 children present at the operation, caregiver in the toddler room was providing care for seven children ages 4mo-3yo. The age difference between the youngest and oldest child in the room exceed 18 months.
Correction deadline
February 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: The Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).
Correction deadline
January 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not currently serviced. The service date on the tag was September 2022.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The activity plans posted in the toddler room and afterschool room were not current. The dates documented on the plans were 12/4-8/2023 and 12/11-15/2023. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as current lesson plans were obtained and posted in each room.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Official code
746.2205(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The pool noodles covering the poles of the shade structure in the outdoor playground were not maintained. The pool noodle material was deteriorating and missing pieces. This posed a safety hazard for children as the pool noodles were accessible to children and smaller children may accidentally ingest small pieces.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407