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Creative Play Learning Center LLC

40 serious findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jun 9, 2025.

601 Doherty Ave, Mission, TX 78572 · (956) 598-8585

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsMission licensed centers, n=68

Serious findings0 critical, 40 serious, 0 minor across 36 inspections and 4 investigations (40 visits). Most recent serious: Jun 9, 2025.

Critical0 vs median 4

63% of centers have at least one

Serious40 vs median 34

90% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2024Full Permit

Practical7a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 40 places

Texas HHSC operation #1782746 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
Jan 20, 2026 to Jan 20, 20264 inspections
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- Jan 20, 2026 inspection
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2025
Jun 20, 2025 to Jun 20, 20254 inspections
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- Jun 20, 2025 inspection
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- Jun 20, 2025 inspection
Jun 9, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
  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.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2025, verified Jun 20, 2025. Standard 746.1701.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
  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.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2025, verified Jun 20, 2025. Standard 746.1701.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
  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.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2025, verified Jun 20, 2025. Standard 746.1701.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
  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.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2025, verified Jun 20, 2025. Standard 746.1701.
Apr 25, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  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.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified Jun 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(1).
Apr 25, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  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.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified Jun 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(1).
Apr 25, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  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.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified Jun 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(1).
Apr 25, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  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.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified Jun 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(1).
Feb 18, 2025 to Feb 18, 20254 inspections
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Feb 3, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
  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.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Standard 746.901(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
  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.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Standard 746.1203(3)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Two out four children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2025, verified Feb 6, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  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.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Standard 746.1605(1).
Feb 3, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  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.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Standard 746.1605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
  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.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Standard 746.901(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
  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.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Standard 746.1203(3)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Two out four children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2025, verified Feb 6, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Feb 3, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  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.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Standard 746.1605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Two out four children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2025, verified Feb 6, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
  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.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Standard 746.1203(3)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
  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.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Standard 746.901(6).
Feb 3, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
  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.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Standard 746.1203(3)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  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.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Standard 746.1605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Two out four children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2025, verified Feb 6, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
  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.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Standard 746.901(6).
2024
Jul 10, 2024 to Jul 10, 20244 inspections
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2023
Dec 28, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  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?).
  Corrected Jan 5, 2024, verified Dec 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not currently serviced. The service date on the tag was September 2022.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2024, verified Dec 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
Dec 28, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  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?).
  Corrected Jan 5, 2024, verified Dec 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not currently serviced. The service date on the tag was September 2022.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2024, verified Dec 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(1).
Dec 28, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  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?).
  Corrected Jan 5, 2024, verified Dec 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not currently serviced. The service date on the tag was September 2022.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2024, verified Dec 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
Dec 28, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not currently serviced. The service date on the tag was September 2022.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2024, verified Dec 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  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?).
  Corrected Jan 5, 2024, verified Dec 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
Nov 3, 2023 to Nov 3, 20234 inspections
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Sep 29, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Sep 29, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Sep 29, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Sep 29, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

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Aug 3, 2023 to Aug 3, 20234 inspections
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