14659 BEECHNUT ST, Houston, TX 77083 · (281) 741-1612 · State permit no. 1650181
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Creative Connections Children's Center #2 for 11 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 13 routine inspections and 7 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 6 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1201 (3 times, most recently Nov 3, 2023).
The state lists Creative Connections Children's Center #2 as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 07:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 11 violations, newest first
One rule cited at Creative Connections Children's Center #2 changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium · May 19, 2026 · Inspection
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The documentation of liabiity insurance was expired on 5/15/2026. The liability update to Child Care Regulation was due on 04/04/2026.
In plain English: Unless it has an acceptable reason not to, the center must carry liability insurance of $300,000 per occurrence of negligence, covering injury to a child on its premises or in its care. It must send proof of coverage to the state each year by the anniversary of its permit. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 2, 2026
- Correction verified:
- May 20, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Dec 3, 2025 · Investigation (report)
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
Based on the investigation and information obtained there was sufficient evidence to conclude that supervision was not maintained while children were using the restroom.
In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 12, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Dec 16, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 30, 2025 · Inspection
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The fire inspection was conducted by Fire Marshall on 04/23/2024. The fire inspection report expired on 04/23/2025.
In plain English: When a fire inspection is required, the center must keep a copy of the most recent fire inspection report, letter, or checklist at the center during operating hours. The report must show the inspection date and findings and include the inspector's name and phone number. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 31, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Oct 23, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Mar 14, 2024 · Inspection
746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration
The operational policy did not include the duration of using outdoor play in their operational policy.
In plain English: The center must have written policies on a long list of topics, including hours, how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, meals, immunizations, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. It must also tell parents that the area within 1,000 feet of the center is a gang-free zone. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 22, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Mar 19, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Mar 14, 2024 · Inspection
746.3407(7) - Maintain Sand Boxes/Tables in Sanitary Manner
The sand table in the outdoor play area was not maintained it was filled with water. Note: The water was removed from the sand box during the inspeciton.
In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Mar 14, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Nov 3, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the DFPS investigation the caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement by not calling for help when needing assistance and unable to control her classroom appropriately.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 12, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 18, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Nov 3, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on DFPS investigation there were sufficient evidence to conclude that prohibited punishment was being used.
In plain English: No child may be treated in a harsh, cruel, or unusual way. Banned methods include physical punishment or threats of it, punishment tied to food, naps, or toilet training, grabbing or pulling a child, yelling at or humiliating a child, and putting a child in a locked or dark room. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 12, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 18, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Nov 3, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the DFPS investigation there was evidence to support that the caregiver inappropriately disciplined the child by grabbing and dragged the child.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 12, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 18, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Nov 3, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Based on the DFPS investigation the parents were not immediately notified.
In plain English: The center must tell a parent immediately if there is an allegation that their child was abused or neglected in care, or after the child has an injury needing medical treatment, an illness needing hospitalization, an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector, a situation such as a fire, flood, or severe-weather damage at the center, or another unusual situation that put the child at risk. Minor injuries such as small cuts or bites must be reported at pickup; the parents of every child at the center must get written notice within 48 hours of a reportable disease in a child or employee, and the parents of a group must get written notice within 48 hours of a lice or other infestation outbreak in that group. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 12, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 18, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 18, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the investigation and information obtained there was sufficient evidence to conclude the caregiver lacked good judgment.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 7, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Aug 2, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
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Medium High · Sep 1, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child in the classroom.
In plain English: Discipline must fit each child, be consistent and suited to the child's understanding, and aim to teach acceptable behavior and self-control through positive methods such as praise, clear daily reminders of expectations, and redirection. A brief supervised time out may be used when it suits the child's age and development, but for no more than one minute per year of the child's age. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 2, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Sep 2, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Creative Connections Children's Center #2; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).