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Creative World Child Care & Preschool #2

A licensed child care center in Waller, Texas 77484

19610 FM 362 Rd, Waller, Texas 77484. (936) 372-3988.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 9 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Most serious: Medium High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels
Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

15 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 30 child care providers in Waller County had 4.

8 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 28, 2026: 6 deficiencies cited.

Rated High by Texas: Required Personnel Records-Proof of DFPS background checks, at the inspection on Nov 27, 2023

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

9 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Most serious: Medium High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

9 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Oct 28, 2026: inspection6 deficiencies

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “The outdoor area had broken toys and playhouse on the playground and grass was growing through the loose-fill.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 13, 2026.

  • Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside

    “I observed toys that were not cleaned on the shelf at the operation.”

    Rule 746.3407(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 6, 2026.

  • Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

    “The director not have the required 30hrs of annual trainings available for review.”

    Rule 746.1311(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 6, 2026.

  • Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

    “The operational policy did not have procedures for inclusion.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(30). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 6, 2026.

  • Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

    “There were no emergency drills available for review.”

    Rule 746.801(10). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 6, 2026.

  • Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

    “The operation did not have a playground checklist available for review during the inspection,”

    Rule 746.801(8). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 6, 2026.

Nov 12, 2025: inspection1 deficiency

  • Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation’s child-care program

    “Five out of five children files did not have a health statement.”

    Rule 746.611(a)(1). Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 28, 2025. Correction verified: Dec 1, 2025.

Nov 20, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “The children outdoor play toys were broken and could cause an unsafe environment.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 27, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 28, 2025.

  • Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

    “The operational policy was the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(30). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 27, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 28, 2024.

Nov 27, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies

  • Required Personnel Records-Proof of DFPS background checks

    “Two out of three personnel files did not have proof of requested background checks available for review.”

    Rule 746.901(7). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 1, 2023. Correction verified: Dec 1, 2023.

  • Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    “One out of five children files did not have emergency contacts information on the admission sheet.”

    Rule 746.605(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 1, 2023. Correction verified: Dec 1, 2023.

  • Children’s Products- Annual Certification

    “The operation did not have a current CPSC form available for review.”

    Rule 746.4135(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 1, 2023. Correction verified: Dec 1, 2023.

  • Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center’s operational policies

    “Two out of three employee files was missing a statement stating they received the operational policy.”

    Rule 746.901(6)(A). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 1, 2023. Correction verified: Dec 1, 2023.

  • Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

    “One out of three personnel files was missing an affidavit, and was not available for review.”

    Rule 746.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 1, 2023. Correction verified: Dec 1, 2023.

  • Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center’s personnel policies

    “Two out of three staff did not have a sign statement stating they received the personnel policy handbook in their file.”

    Rule 746.901(6)(B). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 1, 2023. Correction verified: Dec 1, 2023.

6 deficiencies older than three years
Dec 2, 2022: inspection1 deficiency

  • Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

    “There was a fan excessive to the children that was not mounted away from them. This could cause an unsafe environment. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the director had a caregiver move the fan to the storage room.”

    Rule 746.3701(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 2, 2022.

Dec 10, 2021: inspection5 deficiencies

  • Policies Comply with Rules

    The inspectors’ words, 186 words

    “The following items were missing from the parent handbook (operational policies provided to parents): 1. How parents can access minimum standards online 2. The phone number for the abuse neglect hotline and the HHS website 3. Abuse Neglect topics: Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regardingchild abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect. 4. Physical activity policies: The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.”

    Rule 746.201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 27, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 28, 2021.

  • Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides

    “The use zone to the side of the slide was approximately 3 foot; it should extend 6 foot on both sides of the slide.”

    Rule 746.4805(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 27, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 28, 2021.

  • Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear

    “The use zone for the front/back of the swings was only 9 foot to the front and 9 foot to the back; the swing height is approximately 6 foot tall. The use zone should be 12 feet to the front and 12 feet to the back.”

    Rule 746.4807(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 27, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 28, 2021.

  • Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    “The emergency contact address was missing for 2 children records at the time of inspection.”

    Rule 746.605(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 27, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 28, 2021.

  • Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

    “A monthly checklist for November was not completed. The following hazards were observed during the walk through: two broken cars for children to use.”

    Rule 746.4751(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 17, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 20, 2021.

All 8 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 28, 2026Inspection6 deficiencies cited
Nov 12, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Nov 20, 2024Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Nov 27, 2023Inspection6 deficiencies cited
Dec 2, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jun 15, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Dec 28, 2021InspectionNo violation found
Dec 10, 2021Inspection5 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Jan 15, 2004.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 34 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 0 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 30 child care providers in Waller County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 15.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 30 in Waller County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Childrens Learning Center Too5
Grace Christian Academy2
The Learning Academy of Waller40
Feels Like Home Childcare15
Michaela Kennard1
Kce Champions LLC @ Fields Store Elementary0
Creative World Child Care & Preschool #2 This child care provider15
Gwendolyn Johnson0
The Learning Tree8
YMCA Afterschool@bryant Elementary4
Met Early Head Start Waller County4
Taylor’s Playhouse2

What the record doesn’t say

  • Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
  • Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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