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Creative World School

creativeworldschool.com

At a glance

  • Large STEAM center, licensed for 244 children.
  • Hours 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., 5 days a week.

What to know

They serve: Infants (12 weeks) through School Age (6-10 years) (their website).

The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.

What the state has found

This state publishes the visits that cited something but not the ones that cited nothing, so there is no city rate to set this beside.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Mar 6, 20251 citation
    • 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and RulesMedium High
      • “The operation created a background check eligibility letter in an attempt to satisfy Minimum Standards Background Check Requirements.”

        746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules

  • Jan 13, 20251 citation
    • 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh
      • “A caregiver was present at the operation without an active background check.”

        745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

  • Aug 22, 20241 citation
    • 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh
      • “There was no documentation of a current fire inspection.”

        746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

  • Feb 13, 20246 citations
    • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium High
      • “During the inspection, a bathroom a toilet was observed to not have been flushed, and there was torn tissue on the floor. This was corrected during the inspection when the toilet was flushed and the tissue was picked up and thrown away.”

        746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    • 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium High
      • “During the inspection, the operation did not have a documented annual health inspection from the local health department.”

        746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

    • 746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not ExpiredMedium
      • “The first aid kit was observed to have expired supplies. This was corrected during the inspection, when the supplies were removed.”

        746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

    • 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care centerMedium
      • “During the inspection, the operation did not have all of the required posting for review: Menus, evacuation diagram, activity plans for each age group, allergies, and emergency numbers.”

        746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

    • 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating TimesMedium
      • “During the inspection, operational policies were incomplete and did not include: promotion of outdoor activities and the duration of the activities, release of children, and procedures for parents to discuss concerns.”

        746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times

    • 746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of NegligenceMedium
      • “The operation did not have the required liability insurance coverages.”

        746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence

  • Feb 22, 20232 citations
    • 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium High
      • “The annual sanitation inspection was not available for review at inspection.”

        746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

    • 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentMedium
      • “The following training is being completed at orientation but it is not being completed annually: Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. Four out of ten staff records reviewed had this at orientation but did not have this as part of their annual training.”

        746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

  • Sep 7, 20211 citation
    • 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalMedium High
      • “The operation did not have a current fire inspection.”

        746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
June 4, 2026
On file
6 visits since September 2021 — all of them cited findings · 6 complaint investigations
Most serious
High — There are concerns with inappropriate discipline. · June 4, 2026

Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.

Jun 2026 Complaint 2 findings

Complaint · June 4, 2026

Reported to the state by the program

Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling · High

There are concerns with inappropriate discipline.

746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety · High

There are concerns with supervision

State licensing record

May 2026 Complaint

Complaint · May 7, 2026

Reported to the state by the program

Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.

746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers · High

Small pom-pom balls that are not age appropriate for toddlers were being used in the classroom and one of the pom-poms had to be medically removed from a child?s nose.

State licensing record

Mar 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 6, 2025

746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules · Medium High

The operation created a background check eligibility letter in an attempt to satisfy Minimum Standards Background Check Requirements.

State licensing record

Jan 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 13, 2025

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High

A caregiver was present at the operation without an active background check.

State licensing record

Dec 2024 Complaint 2 findings

Complaint · December 9, 2024

746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization · Medium High

It was determined that the operation failed to report to Child Care Regulation when they were made aware of a child needing medical treatment for an injury sustained while in care. This was corrected when the CCR staff completed the Investigation inspection and spoke to the director.

746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization · Medium High

During the investigation, it was found that the operation waited four hours after they observed the child's swollen hand to notify child's parents.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 22, 2024

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High

There was no documentation of a current fire inspection.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Complaint 3 findings

Complaint · August 19, 2024

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity · High

There is enough evidence to support that a caregiver was not following Minimum Standards regarding supervision. A child was left unattended on the playground when the child's class transitioned inside. There was another class on the playground next door however, those caregivers were not notified they were responsible for the child.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk · High

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and found out of compliance. The operation did not report to Childcare Regulation when they became aware of a caregiver transitioning from the playground back into the building without all the children in their care.

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk · High

There is enough evidence to support that the operation did not following Minimum Standards regarding notifying parents of situations that place their child at risk. A child was left unattended on the playground when the child's class transitioned inside.

State licensing record

Feb 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · February 13, 2024

746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired · Medium

The first aid kit was observed to have expired supplies. This was corrected during the inspection, when the supplies were removed.

746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center · Medium

During the inspection, the operation did not have all of the required posting for review: Menus, evacuation diagram, activity plans for each age group, allergies, and emergency numbers.

746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times · Medium

During the inspection, operational policies were incomplete and did not include: promotion of outdoor activities and the duration of the activities, release of children, and procedures for parents to discuss concerns.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High

During the inspection, a bathroom a toilet was observed to not have been flushed, and there was torn tissue on the floor. This was corrected during the inspection when the toilet was flushed and the tissue was picked up and thrown away.

746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence · Medium

The operation did not have the required liability insurance coverages.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

During the inspection, the operation did not have a documented annual health inspection from the local health department.

State licensing record

Feb 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · February 22, 2023

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The annual sanitation inspection was not available for review at inspection.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium

The following training is being completed at orientation but it is not being completed annually: Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. Four out of ten staff records reviewed had this at orientation but did not have this as part of their annual training.

State licensing record

May 2022 Complaint

Complaint · May 27, 2022

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children · High

During an investigation it was found that there was substantial evidence to show that children were not adequately supervised.

State licensing record

Sep 2021 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 7, 2021

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The operation did not have a current fire inspection.

State licensing record

Jun 2021 Complaint

Complaint · June 18, 2021

Reported to the state by the program

Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children · High · No longer on the state’s site as of August 27, 2026

During an investigation it was found that a caregiver did not use adequate supervision when a child was outside unattended. The operation has taken steps to ensure proper training regarding active supervision and safe environments for children in care.

State licensing record

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A day here

6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., 5 days a week

Meals and updates for parents
Meals
Family-style dining with meals prepared daily by an on-site cook
Updates for parents
CW App for care routines, learning moments, photos and ongoing communication

How they teach

STEAM

“Our unique Exploratorium™ program, designed exclusively for preschool and Pre-K students, invites children to explore hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM), fostering inquiry and imagination every day.”

Details

Phone
(512) 337-6080
Address
10840 E Crystal Falls Pkwy, Leander, 78641
License
1710026
Established
2020

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Sources and dates

Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.

All checked July 2026.

How they teach

State record

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.

A day here

Details

Large means the biggest quarter of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 154 to 731 children. Small is 12 to 61; medium is 62 to 153.

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