Mimi's Creative Kids, LLC
226 S PRAIRIEVILLE ST, Athens, TX 75751 · Henderson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 240
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kim Walker
- Phone
- (903) 670-1306
- Regulated since
- Sep 27, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1327960 · number 1689043
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (3) |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operations franchise tax is inactive.
HHSC 745.247 — Franchise Tax Delinquent
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-15. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver pulled on a child's arm while disciplining in 2024. The operation fired the caregiver immediately and the caregiver was never rehired.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-08-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation it was determined a child was grabbed by the arm in 2024, the caregiver was fired but the operation failed to notify CCR of the incident.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-08-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 28, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One classroom with children under 18 months was using the reduction ratio and out of ratio. This was corrected when the co-teacher came back in the room.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
While reviewing file, 5 child files did not have signed Parent's Rights.
HHSC HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights — HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-31.
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Other
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Apr 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
While doing the walk through, there were 2 classes with a total of 13 children not usiing safety straps while children were eating in a table.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
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Other
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Apr 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The emergency drill documentation was not available for review at inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-29. Correction verified 2023-06-27.
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Illness & medication
Children immunizations were reviewed at inspection and two files were not current and up to date.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-29. Correction verified 2023-06-27.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard is being cited based on an unannounced inspection conducted by DFPS. DFPS investigator witnessed a caregiver pull a child in care by the leg.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-23. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Other Serious
This standard is being cited based on an unannounced inspection conducted by DFPS. DFPS investigator witnessed a caregiver yell at a child in care.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-23. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Other Serious
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Aug 22, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
During monitoring inspection children's and personnel records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-07-22.
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Records & paperwork
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May 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During the walk through there were 3 spots on the wall that were found that had pealing paint that the children had access to that could be pealed.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the walk through the diaper changing pads in 4 of the classrooms had tears and could no longer be sanitized properly.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.