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Creative Kids Learning Academy

3301 Lomas Del Sur Blvd Suite 6, Laredo, TX 78046 · Webb County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Creative Kids Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Laredo, TX, licensed for up to 41 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (5 of 16). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #56 of 102 centers in Laredo and better than 37% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 37%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #56 of 102 centers in Laredo
4High risk
7Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
16 citations from 18 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 7, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 10, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 31, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication5
Staff ratios4
Other standards2
Records & paperwork1
Caregiver conduct1
Background checks1
Supervision1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumJun 10, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
Attendance records for employees were not available for review.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2026
Medium HighMay 28, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt §746.3501(1)
Child's diaper was not promptly changed while in care.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2026
MediumMay 28, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Storage for Individual Belongings §746.4505
Operation does not have individual lockers, cubicles, separate hooks, shelves, or other adequate storage for all children attending the center.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2026
HighMay 28, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2026
Medium HighApr 15, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Correction verified May 7, 2026
Medium HighApr 15, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
Children were observed not washing their hands before having snack.
Correction verified May 7, 2026
Medium HighMar 20, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.3501(6)
Diaper changing supplies were within reach in toddler classroom, and in restroom used by pre-k class.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2026
MediumMar 12, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
Parent was not asked to sign an incident report.
Correction verified May 11, 2026
MediumOct 28, 2025InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates §746.2205(a)(1)
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.
Correction verified Nov 25, 2025
HighFeb 21, 2025InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
A caregiver was observed to be present at the operation and supervising children without an active background check.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2025
Medium HighNov 5, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The diaper chaning mat in the infant room was observed to be torn.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2024
HighNov 5, 2024InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A 3 year old was observed to go unsupervised to the restroom three times.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2024
HighDec 8, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke-Detection System §746.5311(a)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 6, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver was observed supervising 7 infants. 4m to 18m. SAG 12m to 17m.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2023
Medium HighFeb 9, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver was observed supervising 24 children. Mostly 3 year olds.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2022
MediumJan 31, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
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 §746.1613(a)
One caregiver was observed supervising 7 infants during naptime.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity41 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 6, 2021
DirectorMaricela Sanchez
Phone9564625080
State operation #1707779

Common questions

Does Creative Kids Learning Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Creative Kids Learning Academy’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Creative Kids Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Creative Kids Learning Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 28, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Creative Kids Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Laredo?

It is tied for #56 of 102 centers in Laredo by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 37% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Creative Kids Learning Academy last inspected?

Aug 7, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1707779 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.