Creative Kids Learning Academy

3301 LOMAS DEL SUR BLVD SUITE 6, Laredo, TX 78046 · Webb County

32cited violations

8serious

44inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 41
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Maricela Sanchez
Phone: (956) 462-5080
Regulated since: Jan 6, 2021
HHSC IDs: Operation 1355402 · number 1707779
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 10
Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 12
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 2
Records & paperwork 2
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	16	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (8), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Records & paperwork (2)
2025	4	2	Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2024	4	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2)
2023	4	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2)
2022	4	0	Supervision & ratios (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 10, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  Attendance records for employees were not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 10, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  Attendance records for employees were not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 28, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when a child who uses diapers, was left without one, because the child's belongings could not be located.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-26. Correction verified 2026-08-07.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Child's diaper was not promptly changed while in care.
  
  HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-26. Correction verified 2026-08-07.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation does not have individual lockers, cubicles, separate hooks, shelves, or other adequate storage for all children attending the center.
  
  HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-26. Correction verified 2026-08-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 28, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when a child who uses diapers, was left without one, because the child's belongings could not be located.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-26. Correction verified 2026-08-07.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Child's diaper was not promptly changed while in care.
  
  HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-26. Correction verified 2026-08-07.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation does not have individual lockers, cubicles, separate hooks, shelves, or other adequate storage for all children attending the center.
  
  HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-26. Correction verified 2026-08-07.
HHSC inspection history
May 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Infant class was left out of child/caregiver ratio when one caregiver left the classroom. One caregiver was left in the classroom to supervise 6 children. Based on the ages of the children present, one caregiver could supervise a maximum of four children.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-15. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Children were observed not washing their hands before having snack.
  
  HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-15. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Infant class was left out of child/caregiver ratio when one caregiver left the classroom. One caregiver was left in the classroom to supervise 6 children. Based on the ages of the children present, one caregiver could supervise a maximum of four children.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-15. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Children were observed not washing their hands before having snack.
  
  HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-15. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Diaper changing supplies were within reach in toddler classroom, and in restroom used by pre-k class.
  
  HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-04-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Diaper changing supplies were within reach in toddler classroom, and in restroom used by pre-k class.
  
  HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-04-15.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  Parent was not asked to sign an incident report.
  
  HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  Parent was not asked to sign an incident report.
  
  HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  There are three classrooms. Two activity plans were not for current week. One activity plan was not dated. Activity plans did not include outdoor activities.
  
  HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-28. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  There are three classrooms. Two activity plans were not for current week. One activity plan was not dated. Activity plans did not include outdoor activities.
  
  HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-28. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver was observed to be present at the operation and supervising children without an active background check.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver was observed to be present at the operation and supervising children without an active background check.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  A 3 year old was observed to go unsupervised to the restroom three times.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-05. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The diaper chaning mat in the infant room was observed to be torn.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  A 3 year old was observed to go unsupervised to the restroom three times.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-05. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The diaper chaning mat in the infant room was observed to be torn.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The infant room was not equipped with a smoke detector. NOTE: This was corrected at the time of inspection. a smoke detector was placed in the infant room.
  
  HHSC 746.5311(a) — Smoke-Detection System
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The infant room was not equipped with a smoke detector. NOTE: This was corrected at the time of inspection. a smoke detector was placed in the infant room.
  
  HHSC 746.5311(a) — Smoke-Detection System
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-08.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  One caregiver was observed supervising 7 infants. 4m to 18m. SAG 12m to 17m.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-06. Correction verified 2023-01-19.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  One caregiver was observed supervising 7 infants. 4m to 18m. SAG 12m to 17m.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-06. Correction verified 2023-01-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  One caregiver was observed supervising 24 children. Mostly 3 year olds.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-09. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  One caregiver was observed supervising 24 children. Mostly 3 year olds.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-09. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  One caregiver was observed supervising 7 infants during naptime.
  
  HHSC 746.1613(a) — Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  One caregiver was observed supervising 7 infants during naptime.
  
  HHSC 746.1613(a) — Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-09.
HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Creative Kids Learning Academy, 3301 LOMAS DEL SUR BLVD SUITE 6, Laredo, TX 78046 (operation ID 1355402, operation number 1707779), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

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