Creative Play Learning Center LLC

601 DOHERTY AVE, Mission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County

10cited violations

4serious

11inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 40
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Director / administrator: Erika Ramirez
Phone: (956) 598-8585
Regulated since: Feb 2, 2024
HHSC IDs: Operation 1456224 · number 1782746
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 1
Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 1
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	6	2	Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (1), Other (1)
2023	4	2	Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-09. Correction verified 2025-06-20.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 25, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(3)(B) — Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-03. Correction verified 2025-02-18.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-03. Correction verified 2025-02-18.
- Illness & medication
  Two out four children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-17. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
- Staff background & training
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-17. Correction verified 2025-02-18.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-28.
- Supervision & ratios
  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?).
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-05. Correction verified 2023-12-29.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not currently serviced. The service date on the tag was September 2022.
  
  HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-05. Correction verified 2023-12-29.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-02.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Letter text

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 Play Learning Center LLC, 601 DOHERTY AVE, Mission, TX 78572-5335 (operation ID 1456224, operation number 1782746), 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.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

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.