Creative Child Learning Academy
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
64 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
February 12, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Creative Child Learning Academy
- License number
- 829357
- Location
- 5515 E CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY, Killeen, TX 76543
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 30.0/100
- Inspection record
- 64 inspections, last inspected February 12, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
78
Total Violations
Feb 12, 2026
Last Inspection
258
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (78)
During the inspection, five trashcans were observed without lids. A toilet in the 4 year old classroom was observed without a lid on the tank. A toilet was observed with urine in it in one of the after school rooms. A ceiling pane light cover was observed missing in the 12 to 17 month old room. In the 3 year old classroom, chemicals were observed within the reach of the children. During the inspection, the director placed lids on the trashcans, flushed the toilet with urine, and placed a lid on the tank of the toilet in the 4 year old classroom. A caregiver removed the chemicals from within the reach of the children. The ceiling pane light cover was replaced during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection, the diaper changing area was observed with crumbs and dirt. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver wiped and sanitized the diaper changing area.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection, five trashcans were observed without lids. A toilet in the 4 year old classroom was observed without a lid on the tank. A toilet was observed with urine in it in one of the after school rooms. A ceiling pane light cover was observed missing in the 12 to 17 month old room. In the 3 year old classroom, chemicals were observed within the reach of the children. During the inspection, the director placed lids on the trashcans, flushed the toilet with urine, and placed a lid on the tank of the toilet in the 4 year old classroom. A caregiver removed the chemicals from within the reach of the children. The ceiling pane light cover was replaced during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection, the diaper changing area was observed with crumbs and dirt. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver wiped and sanitized the diaper changing area.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection, five trashcans were observed without lids. A toilet in the 4 year old classroom was observed without a lid on the tank. A toilet was observed with urine in it in one of the after school rooms. A ceiling pane light cover was observed missing in the 12 to 17 month old room. In the 3 year old classroom, chemicals were observed within the reach of the children. During the inspection, the director placed lids on the trashcans, flushed the toilet with urine, and placed a lid on the tank of the toilet in the 4 year old classroom. A caregiver removed the chemicals from within the reach of the children. The ceiling pane light cover was replaced during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection, the diaper changing area was observed with crumbs and dirt. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver wiped and sanitized the diaper changing area.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The diaper changing mat in one of the infant classrooms was observed with crumbs on it. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver cleaned and sanitized the diaper changing mat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-15
The diaper changing mat in one of the infant classrooms was observed with crumbs on it. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver cleaned and sanitized the diaper changing mat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-15
The diaper changing mat in one of the infant classrooms was observed with crumbs on it. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver cleaned and sanitized the diaper changing mat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-15
The diaper changing mat in one of the infant classrooms was observed with crumbs on it. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver cleaned and sanitized the diaper changing mat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-15
A caregiver was present and caring for children who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver was replaced and left the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-18
A caregiver was present and caring for children who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver was replaced and left the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-18
A caregiver was present and caring for children who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver was replaced and left the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-18
A caregiver was present and caring for children who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver was replaced and left the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-18
The director only had 20 annual training hours of the 30 hours required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
2 of the caregiver files reviewed did not contain 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 7 of the 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 13 of the 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
2 of the caregiver files reviewed did not contain 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 7 of the 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 13 of the 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
The director only had 20 annual training hours of the 30 hours required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
2 of the caregiver files reviewed did not contain 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 7 of the 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 13 of the 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
The director only had 20 annual training hours of the 30 hours required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
The director only had 20 annual training hours of the 30 hours required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
2 of the caregiver files reviewed did not contain 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 7 of the 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 13 of the 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket on.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-08
A caregiver was observed sleeping in the classroom with the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-08
A caregiver was observed sleeping in the classroom with the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-08
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket on.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-08
A caregiver was observed sleeping in the classroom with the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-08
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket on.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-08
A caregiver was observed sleeping in the classroom with the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-08
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket on.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-08
An infant enrolled at the operation did not have an assigned crib.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-08
An infant enrolled at the operation did not have an assigned crib.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-08
An infant enrolled at the operation did not have an assigned crib.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-08
An infant enrolled at the operation did not have an assigned crib.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-08
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that two of the sinks available for children's use did not have soap available for use. This was corrected at inspeciton when soap was added.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the monitoring inspection toilet paper was not available for use in one of the classroom's bathrooms. This was corrected at inspection when toilet paper was added.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the monitoring inspection toilet paper was not available for use in one of the classroom's bathrooms. This was corrected at inspection when toilet paper was added.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the monitoring inspection toilet paper was not available for use in one of the classroom's bathrooms. This was corrected at inspection when toilet paper was added.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that two of the sinks available for children's use did not have soap available for use. This was corrected at inspeciton when soap was added.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the monitoring inspection toilet paper was not available for use in one of the classroom's bathrooms. This was corrected at inspection when toilet paper was added.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that two of the sinks available for children's use did not have soap available for use. This was corrected at inspeciton when soap was added.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that two of the sinks available for children's use did not have soap available for use. This was corrected at inspeciton when soap was added.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the motoring inspection 8/18 children's files were missing part of the required admission information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-15
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that five of the classrooms were not following their daily schedule. While indoor activities were taking place, morning outdoor time for several classrooms were not occurring at the scheduled time. Classrooms were also doing activities different from what was scheduled during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-08
During the monitoring inspection one of the caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-08
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that five of the classrooms were not following their daily schedule. While indoor activities were taking place, morning outdoor time for several classrooms were not occurring at the scheduled time. Classrooms were also doing activities different from what was scheduled during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-08
During the monitoring inspection one of the caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-08
During the motoring inspection 8/18 children's files were missing part of the required admission information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-15
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that five of the classrooms were not following their daily schedule. While indoor activities were taking place, morning outdoor time for several classrooms were not occurring at the scheduled time. Classrooms were also doing activities different from what was scheduled during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-08
During the motoring inspection 8/18 children's files were missing part of the required admission information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-15
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that five of the classrooms were not following their daily schedule. While indoor activities were taking place, morning outdoor time for several classrooms were not occurring at the scheduled time. Classrooms were also doing activities different from what was scheduled during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-08
During the monitoring inspection one of the caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-08
During the monitoring inspection one of the caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-08
During the motoring inspection 8/18 children's files were missing part of the required admission information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-15
During the investigation inspection it was observed that a caregiver was changing diapers, one after the other, without washing their hands between each change. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to wash hands between each diaper change and began to do so.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the investigation inspection it was reviewed in the operational policies that the operation was stating that parent visitors were not allowed at this time due to COVID. This was corrected at inspection when the policies were updated while I was present.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the investigation inspection it was observed that a caregiver was changing diapers, one after the other, without washing their hands between each change. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to wash hands between each diaper change and began to do so.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the investigation inspection it was reviewed in the operational policies that the operation was stating that parent visitors were not allowed at this time due to COVID. This was corrected at inspection when the policies were updated while I was present.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the investigation inspection it was observed that a caregiver was changing diapers, one after the other, without washing their hands between each change. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to wash hands between each diaper change and began to do so.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the investigation inspection it was reviewed in the operational policies that the operation was stating that parent visitors were not allowed at this time due to COVID. This was corrected at inspection when the policies were updated while I was present.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the investigation inspection it was observed that a caregiver was changing diapers, one after the other, without washing their hands between each change. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to wash hands between each diaper change and began to do so.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the investigation inspection it was reviewed in the operational policies that the operation was stating that parent visitors were not allowed at this time due to COVID. This was corrected at inspection when the policies were updated while I was present.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection it was observed that two sinks used for washing cups were also being used for hand washing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14
During the inspection substitute caregivers in one of the classrooms were found to be lacking proper classroom management.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14
During the inspection it was observed that two sinks used for washing cups were also being used for hand washing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14
During the inspection substitute caregivers in one of the classrooms were found to be lacking proper classroom management.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14
During the inspection it was observed that two sinks used for washing cups were also being used for hand washing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14
During the inspection it was observed that two sinks used for washing cups were also being used for hand washing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14
During the inspection substitute caregivers in one of the classrooms were found to be lacking proper classroom management.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14
During the inspection substitute caregivers in one of the classrooms were found to be lacking proper classroom management.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14
During the investigation there was enough evidence to support the caregivers were not consistently demonstrating good judgment and self control while caring the for the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07
During the investigation there was enough evidence to support that the children were given long periods of silence or inactivity as a form of punishment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07
During the investigation there was enough evidence to support that the children were given long periods of silence or inactivity as a form of punishment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07
During the investigation there was enough evidence to support that the children were given long periods of silence or inactivity as a form of punishment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07
During the investigation there was enough evidence to support the caregivers were not consistently demonstrating good judgment and self control while caring the for the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07
During the investigation there was enough evidence to support that the children were given long periods of silence or inactivity as a form of punishment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07
During the investigation there was enough evidence to support the caregivers were not consistently demonstrating good judgment and self control while caring the for the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07
During the investigation there was enough evidence to support the caregivers were not consistently demonstrating good judgment and self control while caring the for the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creative Child Learning Academy's safety grade?
Creative Child Learning Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 30.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Creative Child Learning Academy have?
Creative Child Learning Academy has 78 total violations on record, including 50 critical, 28 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Creative Child Learning Academy last inspected?
Creative Child Learning Academy was last inspected on February 12, 2026.