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Creative Learning Educational Childcare

4 critical, 12 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 16, 2024.

800 E 12th St, Del Rio, TX 78840 · (830) 488-6408

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsDel Rio licensed centers, n=12

Critical findings4 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits). Most recent critical: Jan 16, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 4

75% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 24

100% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2013Full Permit

Practical6:45a–5:30pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · Licensed capacity 85

Texas HHSC operation #1506044 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2025
Dec 3, 2025 to Dec 3, 20254 inspections
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- Dec 3, 2025 inspection
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- Dec 3, 2025 inspection
2024
Dec 17, 2024 to Dec 17, 20244 inspections
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- Dec 17, 2024 inspection
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- Dec 17, 2024 inspection
Dec 3, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
  The operation had expired booster seats in both vans used to transport children. The last time boosters seats were used was the day before. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed all the expired seats and replaced with new ones.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  The operation had 1 caregiver with 12 children in a classroom when the specified age group was 2 years old. This was corrected when director moved a child to another room.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified Dec 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  The operation had 1 caregiver with 12 children in a classroom when the specified age group was 2 years old. This was corrected when director moved a child to another room.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified Dec 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
  The operation had expired booster seats in both vans used to transport children. The last time boosters seats were used was the day before. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed all the expired seats and replaced with new ones.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(b).
Dec 3, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  The operation had 1 caregiver with 12 children in a classroom when the specified age group was 2 years old. This was corrected when director moved a child to another room.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified Dec 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
  The operation had expired booster seats in both vans used to transport children. The last time boosters seats were used was the day before. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed all the expired seats and replaced with new ones.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(b).
Dec 3, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  The operation had 1 caregiver with 12 children in a classroom when the specified age group was 2 years old. This was corrected when director moved a child to another room.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified Dec 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
  The operation had expired booster seats in both vans used to transport children. The last time boosters seats were used was the day before. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed all the expired seats and replaced with new ones.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(b).
Jan 16, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
  The operation did not have policy for unassigned Epinephrine pens in their operational policy.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(29).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  The operation did not have policy for inclusive services to children with special care needs in their operational policy.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 18, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
Jan 16, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
  The operation did not have policy for unassigned Epinephrine pens in their operational policy.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(29).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  The operation did not have policy for inclusive services to children with special care needs in their operational policy.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 18, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
Jan 16, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
  The operation did not have policy for unassigned Epinephrine pens in their operational policy.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(29).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  The operation did not have policy for inclusive services to children with special care needs in their operational policy.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 18, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
Jan 16, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
  The operation did not have policy for unassigned Epinephrine pens in their operational policy.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(29).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  The operation did not have policy for inclusive services to children with special care needs in their operational policy.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 18, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(30).

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2023
Jan 25, 2023 to May 19, 20238 inspections
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2022
Jun 17, 2022 to Sep 22, 202212 inspections
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- Sep 22, 2022 inspection
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- Sep 22, 2022 inspection
- Aug 17, 2022 inspection
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- Jun 17, 2022 inspection
Jun 16, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A child was scratched by another child while in care. The caregiver in the classroom saw the child crying and the child holding their face, however the caregiver claims to have not noticed the scratches even after the scratches were pointed out by another caregiver. Neither caregiver informed the director about the scratches.
  Corrected Aug 10, 2022, verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  A child was scratched by another child while at the center. The staff failed to notify the parent of the scratches.
  Corrected Aug 10, 2022, verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
Jun 16, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A child was scratched by another child while in care. The caregiver in the classroom saw the child crying and the child holding their face, however the caregiver claims to have not noticed the scratches even after the scratches were pointed out by another caregiver. Neither caregiver informed the director about the scratches.
  Corrected Aug 10, 2022, verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  A child was scratched by another child while at the center. The staff failed to notify the parent of the scratches.
  Corrected Aug 10, 2022, verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
Jun 16, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A child was scratched by another child while in care. The caregiver in the classroom saw the child crying and the child holding their face, however the caregiver claims to have not noticed the scratches even after the scratches were pointed out by another caregiver. Neither caregiver informed the director about the scratches.
  Corrected Aug 10, 2022, verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  A child was scratched by another child while at the center. The staff failed to notify the parent of the scratches.
  Corrected Aug 10, 2022, verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
Jun 16, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A child was scratched by another child while in care. The caregiver in the classroom saw the child crying and the child holding their face, however the caregiver claims to have not noticed the scratches even after the scratches were pointed out by another caregiver. Neither caregiver informed the director about the scratches.
  Corrected Aug 10, 2022, verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  A child was scratched by another child while at the center. The staff failed to notify the parent of the scratches.
  Corrected Aug 10, 2022, verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
May 24, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  The activity plan posted in classroom #3 and #4 were for the week of May 16-20, 2022. Corrected at inspection: The activity plan for the week was done and posted during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(1).
May 24, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  The activity plan posted in classroom #3 and #4 were for the week of May 16-20, 2022. Corrected at inspection: The activity plan for the week was done and posted during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(1).
May 24, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  The activity plan posted in classroom #3 and #4 were for the week of May 16-20, 2022. Corrected at inspection: The activity plan for the week was done and posted during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(1).
May 24, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  The activity plan posted in classroom #3 and #4 were for the week of May 16-20, 2022. Corrected at inspection: The activity plan for the week was done and posted during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(1).
Jan 31, 2022 to Apr 1, 202216 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Apr 1, 2022 inspection
- Apr 1, 2022 inspection
- Apr 1, 2022 inspection
- Apr 1, 2022 inspection
- Mar 31, 2022 self-reported incident
- Mar 31, 2022 self-reported incident
- Mar 31, 2022 self-reported incident
- Mar 31, 2022 self-reported incident
- Feb 22, 2022 inspection
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- Jan 31, 2022 inspection
Jan 27, 2022Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  A child was left unattended in the transportation van for less than a minute.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Feb 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
  A caregiver failed to account for all the children before leaving the van unattended.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Feb 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(3).
Jan 27, 2022Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
  A caregiver failed to account for all the children before leaving the van unattended.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Feb 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  A child was left unattended in the transportation van for less than a minute.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Feb 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
Jan 27, 2022Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
  A caregiver failed to account for all the children before leaving the van unattended.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Feb 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  A child was left unattended in the transportation van for less than a minute.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Feb 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
Jan 27, 2022Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
  A caregiver failed to account for all the children before leaving the van unattended.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Feb 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  A child was left unattended in the transportation van for less than a minute.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Feb 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
2021
Oct 27, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection was last done on 10/21/2020.
  Corrected Nov 24, 2021, verified Nov 24, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The consumer product safety commission was last signed in January of 2020. Corrected at Inspection: It was resigned during my walk-through.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The transportation training was last taken on 09/01/2020.
  Corrected Oct 29, 2021, verified Oct 29, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
Oct 27, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection was last done on 10/21/2020.
  Corrected Nov 24, 2021, verified Nov 24, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The transportation training was last taken on 09/01/2020.
  Corrected Oct 29, 2021, verified Oct 29, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The consumer product safety commission was last signed in January of 2020. Corrected at Inspection: It was resigned during my walk-through.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4135(b).
Oct 27, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection was last done on 10/21/2020.
  Corrected Nov 24, 2021, verified Nov 24, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The consumer product safety commission was last signed in January of 2020. Corrected at Inspection: It was resigned during my walk-through.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The transportation training was last taken on 09/01/2020.
  Corrected Oct 29, 2021, verified Oct 29, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
Oct 27, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection was last done on 10/21/2020.
  Corrected Nov 24, 2021, verified Nov 24, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The consumer product safety commission was last signed in January of 2020. Corrected at Inspection: It was resigned during my walk-through.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The transportation training was last taken on 09/01/2020.
  Corrected Oct 29, 2021, verified Oct 29, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).

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