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Creative Learning Educational Childcare

800 E 12th St, Del Rio, TX 78840 · Val Verde County
Accepts child care subsidies

Creative Learning Educational Childcare is a licensed child care center in Del Rio, TX, licensed for up to 85 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2013. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (3 of 12). None of them came in the last 12 months. 25% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 12 centers in Del Rio and better than 40% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 40%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#3 of 12 centers in Del Rio
5High risk
3Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 15 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 3, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Dec 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 16, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 24, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 31, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 27, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 27, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios3
Other standards2
Building & playground safety2
Transportation1
Caregiver conduct1
Records & paperwork1
Supervision1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighDec 3, 2024InspectionTransportation
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident §746.5607(b)
The operation had expired booster seats in both vans used to transport children. The last time boosters seats were used was the day before. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed all the expired seats and replaced with new ones.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 3, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The operation had 1 caregiver with 12 children in a classroom when the specified age group was 2 years old. This was corrected when director moved a child to another room.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2024
MediumJan 16, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
The operation did not have policy for inclusive services to children with special care needs in their operational policy.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2024
HighJan 16, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors §746.501(a)(29)
The operation did not have policy for unassigned Epinephrine pens in their operational policy.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2024
HighJun 16, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A child was scratched by another child while in care. The caregiver in the classroom saw the child crying and the child holding their face, however the caregiver claims to have not noticed the scratches even after the scratches were pointed out by another caregiver. Neither caregiver informed the director about the scratches.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022
MediumJun 16, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
A child was scratched by another child while at the center. The staff failed to notify the parent of the scratches.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022
MediumMay 24, 2022InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates §746.2205(a)(1)
The activity plan posted in classroom #3 and #4 were for the week of May 16-20, 2022. Corrected at inspection: The activity plan for the week was done and posted during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 27, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children §746.5605(3)
A caregiver failed to account for all the children before leaving the van unattended.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2022
HighJan 27, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended §746.5605(4)
A child was left unattended in the transportation van for less than a minute.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2022
HighOct 27, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection was last done on 10/21/2020.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2021
Medium HighOct 27, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The transportation training was last taken on 09/01/2020.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2021
MediumOct 27, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The consumer product safety commission was last signed in January of 2020. Corrected at Inspection: It was resigned during my walk-through.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity85 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:45 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 28, 2013
DirectorMaria Santos
Phone8304886408
State operation #1506044

Common questions

Does Creative Learning Educational Childcare take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Creative Learning Educational Childcare’s hours?

6:45 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Creative Learning Educational Childcare accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Creative Learning Educational Childcare had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 16, 2024: “Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Creative Learning Educational Childcare compare with other daycares in Del Rio?

It is #3 of 12 centers in Del Rio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 40% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Creative Learning Educational Childcare last inspected?

Dec 3, 2025. 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 1506044 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.