Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77099
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Creative Connections Childrens Center for 30 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 25 routine inspections and 10 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 13 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1601 (6 times, most recently Nov 7, 2024).
The state lists Creative Connections Childrens Center 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.
Of the 30 violations at Creative Connections Childrens Center, 13 fall under rules Texas weights High and 15 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
| Weight | Violations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| High | 13 | 43% |
| Medium High | 15 | 50% |
| Medium | 2 | 7% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Creative Connections Childrens Center had 30 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 0.8 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
5 rules were cited more than once at Creative Connections Childrens Center in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 746.1601 Medium High | 6 | In centers licensed for 13 or more children, one caregiver may supervise at most 4 infants under 12 months, 5 children 12 to 17 months, 9 children 18 to 23 months, 11 two-year-olds, 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds, 22 five-year-olds, or 26 children ages 6 to 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age as the rules define it. Official rule text (single-rule page) Most recent: Nov 7, 2024 · first: Apr 14, 2022 |
| 746.1203 High | 5 | Caregivers must know and follow the state minimum standards and supervise children at all times. They must not be pulled away by tasks unrelated to caring for children, such as paperwork, janitorial work, or personal use of phones and other devices, and must pass along each child's information and parent instructions to the next shift. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023 Most recent: Jan 17, 2023 · first: Mar 29, 2022 |
| 746.1205 High | 4 | 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 Most recent: Jan 13, 2026 · first: Jun 19, 2024 |
| 746.1201 High | 4 | Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text Most recent: Jul 20, 2023 · first: May 10, 2022 |
| 746.2419 Medium High | 3 | Caregivers must hold infants up to six months old, and older infants who cannot sit up on their own, while feeding them, and must never prop a bottle. Bottles and cups must be labeled with the infant's first name and last initial, infants may not walk around or sleep with a bottle or cup, the hand-washing sink and diaper-changing surface may not be used for food or bottle preparation, and high chair trays must be sanitized before each use. Official rule text Most recent: Jul 20, 2023 · first: Apr 1, 2022 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 11 | 16 |
| 2023 | 8 | 11 | 6 |
| 2024 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
35 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Inspection | 723 | None |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Inspection | 3 | 1 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 3 | 2 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Inspection | — | None |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Inspection | 540 | None |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Inspection | 5 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Inspection | 756 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 2 | 1 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Inspection | 519 | None |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Inspection | 2 | None |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Inspection | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Investigation (report) | 3 | None |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| May 23, 2023 | Inspection | — | None |
| May 12, 2023 | Investigation (report) | 1 | None |
| May 4, 2023 | Investigation (report) | 2 | 1 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Jan 17, 2023 | Inspection | 3 | 1 |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Inspection | 4 | 2 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | Inspection | 715 | 1 |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Inspection | — | None |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Inspection | 4 | None |
| May 26, 2022 | Inspection | 4 | 1 |
| May 11, 2022 | Inspection | 3 | 3 |
| May 10, 2022 | Investigation (self-report) | 6 | 1 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Inspection | 3 | 1 |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Investigation (report) | 5 | None |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Inspection | 3 | 2 |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Inspection | 568 | 3 |
| Mar 29, 2022 | Investigation (report) | 8 | 4 |
4 rules cited at Creative Connections Childrens Center changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
High · Jan 13, 2026 · Inspection
A caregiver responsible for the three and four year old classroom stated they were responsible for 24 children. The children were counted and I observed 25 children in the group.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Nov 13, 2025 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information reviewed, it was observed that a caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering children.
In plain English: Employees must wash their hands at set times, including on arrival, before handling food or medication or feeding a child, after diapering or helping a child use the toilet, after their own toileting, and after wiping noses or handling other bodily fluids. They must also wash after outdoor activities, handling animals or raw food, eating or smoking, using cleaners or chemicals, and removing gloves. Official rule text
Medium High · Nov 13, 2025 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information reviewed during this investigation, it was observed that children did not wash their hands after having their diapers changed.
In plain English: Children must wash their hands before eating and before water-table play, and after using the toilet or having a diaper changed, after outdoor activities, after playing in sand, and after feeding or touching animals. They must also wash any other time a caregiver has reason to believe they touched something that could harm them. Official rule text
Medium High · Nov 7, 2024 · Inspection
One caregiver was observed with eight infants ages 1-15 months old. The specified age group for the classroom was 0-11 months. The maximum number of children one caregiver can supervise for this age range is four. The caregiver was over ratio by four children.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Nov 7, 2024 · Inspection
Upon arrival, staff members were unaware of the number of children present in a combined area.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Oct 24, 2024 · Inspection
A caregiver in the infant room was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated eight children were present however nine were present in the room.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Oct 24, 2024 · Inspection
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Two children needed emergency contact information. Three children needed permissions for transportation. Three children needed permissions for field trips. Four children needed permissions for water activities, including if whether the child is able to swim without assistance. One child needed an updated immunization record. Incident reports completed for two children in care were missing information such as the date and parent/director signature.
In plain English: The center must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text
High · Jun 19, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained, it was determined a caregiver did not maintain proper supervision while watching two separate groups of children ages three and four years old. The caregiver left one group unattended multiple times to attend to the classroom and retrieve an item from the classroom.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Jul 20, 2023 · Inspection
During this inspection I observed a four month old in a crib with a pacifier attached to their clothing. The attachment was observed under the infants neck.
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Medium High · Jul 20, 2023 · Inspection
During this inspection I observed a 12 month old drinking a bottle in the crib.
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High · May 4, 2023 · Investigation (report)
During this investigation it was determined a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement by continuously holding a child's hand and wrists as the child was falling to the floor trying to get away causing the child to have a dislocated elbow.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Jan 17, 2023 · Inspection
A caregiver in the Two's I classroom was unaware of the group responsible for. The caregiver stated nine children were present, however ten were observed in the classroom.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
High · Jan 6, 2023 · Inspection
An eight month old child was observed asleep on a floor mat. The child was originally placed on a boppy pillow and slid onto the floor.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jan 6, 2023 · Inspection
During the follow up inspection an eight month old non-walking infant was observed sleeping on a mat.
In plain English: The infant area must have an adult-size rocker or chair, an individual crib for each non-walking infant under 12 months, and an individual crib, cot, bed, or waterproof or washable mat for each walking infant or infant 12 months or older. It must also have a hand-washing sink in the diaper-changing area and enough toys to keep infants engaged. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
Medium High · Dec 20, 2022 · Inspection
One caregiver was observed with five children ages 8 months, 9m, 11m, 11m, and 15 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The caregiver was over ratio by one child.
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Medium High · May 26, 2022 · Inspection
The caregiver in the Toddler I classroom was observed caring for 9 children ages 14m, 16m, 16m, 17m, 17m, 18m, 18m, and 19m, and 2y. The specified age group for the room is 12-17 months. The maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise for this age group is 5. The caregiver was over ratio by four children.
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Medium High · May 11, 2022 · Inspection
The caregiver in the Pre-K classroom was observed caring for 19 children ages 3-5 years old. The specified age group for the room was 4 years old. The maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise for this age group is 18. The caregiver was over ratio by one child.
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High · May 11, 2022 · Inspection
The caregiver in the Pre-K classroom was unaware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated a total of 18 children were present, however 19 were counted in the room.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
Medium High · May 11, 2022 · Inspection
A twelve month old was observed layng down on a mat in the infant classroom. The child was observed drinking from a bottle.
Plain-English explanation above
High · May 10, 2022 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that the caregiver failed to demonstrate good judgment as she was issued a citation for failure to control speed after an auto accident.
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Medium High · Apr 29, 2022 · Inspection
The caregiver in the Infant classroom was observed caring for 5 children ages 3 months, 6m, 7m, 11m, and 11m. The specified age group for the room is 0-11 months. The maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise for this age group is four. The caregiver was over ratio by one child.
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High · Apr 14, 2022 · Inspection
During the follow up inspection a three year olf child left the four year old classroom. The child was discovered hiding under a table.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
Medium High · Apr 14, 2022 · Inspection
The caregiver in the Toddler I classroom was observed caring for 6 children age 13m, 14m, 15m, 15m, and 16 months. The specified age group for the room is 12-17 months. Tthe maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise for this age group is five. The caregiver was over ratio by one child.
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Medium High · Apr 1, 2022 · Inspection
I observed unlabeled bottles in two of the classrooms. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
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Medium High · Apr 1, 2022 · Inspection
I observed tears in diaper changing equipment in four classrooms.
In plain English: The center must have a smooth, non-absorbent, easy-to-clean diaper-changing surface and a hand-washing sink in the diapering area, and may not change diapers where children play or eat. When a child is on a raised changing surface, the caregiver must use a guard such as raised sides, keep a hand on the child, or stay facing the child within arm's reach. Official rule text
High · Apr 1, 2022 · Inspection
The caregiver in the Three's classroom was unaware of the number of children present in the room. The caregiver stated 11 children were present, however nine were signed in.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
Medium High · Mar 29, 2022 · Investigation (report)
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a child injury that required medical care.
In plain English: The center must tell the state licensing office as soon as possible, and within two days, about events such as a child injury that needs medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness that needs hospitalization, a reportable disease, the arrest or criminal charge of a person who needs a background check, or any unusual situation that puts a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. A child's death in care must be reported immediately. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
Medium · Mar 29, 2022 · Investigation (report)
Attendance sheets were reviewed for two directors. Time sheets were only available for the week of March 28, 2022.
In plain English: The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text
High · Mar 29, 2022 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that supervision was not maintained when a child fell and broke their collarbone on the outdoor playground.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
Medium High · Mar 29, 2022 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that a parent was not immediately notified of an injury requiring medical treatment.
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 · rule revised March 2023
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This page reports the state’s records for Creative Connections Childrens Center; 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).