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MiMi's Creative Kids, LLC

226 S Prairieville St, Athens, TX 75751 · Henderson County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

MiMi's Creative Kids, LLC is a licensed child care center in Athens, TX, licensed for up to 240 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 22 times and investigated 15 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 5 of them high-risk. 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 7 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #2 of 7 centers in Athens and better than 56% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 56%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #2 of 7 centers in Athens
5High risk
2Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
13 citations from 22 inspections and 14 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 1, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 11, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundJul 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 30, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 10, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 23, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundAug 22, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 29, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 25, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Other standards3
Caregiver conduct3
Records & paperwork2
Health & medication2
Building & playground safety2
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 11, 2026InspectionOther standards
Franchise Tax Delinquent §745.247
The operations franchise tax is inactive.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2026
HighJul 30, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
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.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2026
HighJul 30, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
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.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2026
MediumMar 25, 2025InspectionStaff 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 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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMay 16, 2024InspectionOther standards
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
While reviewing file, 5 child files did not have signed Parent's Rights.
Correction verified May 31, 2024
MediumApr 12, 2024InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
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.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024
MediumJun 22, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Children immunizations were reviewed at inspection and two files were not current and up to date.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2023
MediumJun 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The emergency drill documentation was not available for review at inspection.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2023
HighAug 23, 2022InspectionCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2022
HighAug 23, 2022InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(6)
This standard is being cited based on an unannounced inspection conducted by DFPS. DFPS investigator witnessed a caregiver yell at a child in care.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2022
MediumJul 8, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records §746.801(1)
During monitoring inspection children's and personnel records were not available for review.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2022
Medium HighOct 25, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
During the walk through the diaper changing pads in 4 of the classrooms had tears and could no longer be sanitized properly.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2021
Medium HighOct 25, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity240 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Licensed sinceSep 27, 2019
DirectorKim Walker
Phone9036701306
State operation #1689043

Common questions

Does MiMi's Creative Kids, LLC take infants?

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

What are MiMi's Creative Kids, LLC’s hours?

5:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Sunday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does MiMi's Creative Kids, LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does MiMi's Creative Kids, LLC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask MiMi's Creative Kids, LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Athens, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has MiMi's Creative Kids, LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 11, 2026: “Franchise Tax Delinquent.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does MiMi's Creative Kids, LLC compare with other daycares in Athens?

It is tied for #2 of 7 centers in Athens by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 56% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was MiMi's Creative Kids, LLC last inspected?

Sep 2, 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 1689043 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.