Carrusel Daycare Center
423 N Conway Ave, Mission, TX
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Creative Play Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 40
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Creative Play Learning Center
Creative Play Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 2, 2024, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Play Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$144
Home daycare$131
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$126
Preschool
Center$133
Home daycare$124
School age
Center$126
Home daycare$120
State record
Inspection reports for Creative Play Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1782746
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
“Operation was over ratio by one child. One caregiver was providing care for one chilld under 17mo, four children 18mo-4yo, and seven children 5-12yo.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025
Apr 25, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver tried to force a child to sleep by roughly handling the child then grabbing the child’s arm and holding on to prevent the child from moving off the nap cot.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025
- Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.1203(3)(B) - Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
“There were a total of 13 children present at the operation. A caregiver counted in ratio stepped out of the room and into the kitchen to prepare supper.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Operation became out of ratio when six school-age children arrived at the operation. There were a total of 13 children present at the operation, caregiver in the toddler room was providing care for seven children ages 4mo-3yo. The age difference between the youngest and oldest child in the room exceed 18 months.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two out four children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“Four staff files were reviewed. One file is missing 16 hours of pre-service training. Three files are missing annual training hours, including the following topics: Abuse/Neglect, Hazardous Materials, Food Allergies, Administering Medications, Emergency Preparedness and Building Safety.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
- Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 28, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
“The activity plans posted in the toddler room and afterschool room were not current. The dates documented on the plans were 12/4-8/2023 and 12/11-15/2023. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as current lesson plans were obtained and posted in each room.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not currently serviced. The service date on the tag was September 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2023
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: The Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2023
- Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The pool noodles covering the poles of the shade structure in the outdoor playground were not maintained. The pool noodle material was deteriorating and missing pieces. This posed a safety hazard for children as the pool noodles were accessible to children and smaller children may accidentally ingest small pieces.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2023
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- Aug 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Play Learning Center
Is Creative Play Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 2, 2024.
When was Creative Play Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Play Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 9 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Creative Play Learning Center care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Creative Play Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Play Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Play Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 598-8585 to ask.
What is Creative Play Learning Center's phone number?
(956) 598-8585.
Where is Creative Play Learning Center?
601 Doherty Ave, Mission, TX 78572. The nearest other daycare we list is Carrusel Daycare Center, 0.1 miles away.