Creative Child Learning Academy

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Killeen / Bell / 76543
Street address: 5515 E Central Texas Expy
Phone: (254) 699-5550
Capacity: 258
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 15, 2003
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 11 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated June 30, 2026.

The same records list 15 cited deficiencies dated March 5, 2024 to June 30, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 10 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 5 corrected at inspection, 10 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 10 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 15 cited deficiencies for Creative Child Learning Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 10 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Records list 11 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-30.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	3
Medium High	10
Medium	2
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-06-30 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High

Annual Sanitation Inspection

An annual health inspection has not been conducted. The last inspection was conducted on 05/22/25.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-07

2026-06-30 · 746.3407 · Medium High

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

During the inspection, the restroom in the 3 year old classroom was observed with used wipes on the sink and open trash on the floor. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver removed the trash from the restroom and sanitized the area.

Corrected at inspection

2026-06-30 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

A caregiver did not know the amount of children in the classroom or the ages. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver was relieved by the main caregiver and was able to tell the amount of children and ages of the children they were responsible for.

Corrected at inspection

Full citation history from HHSC (22)

2026-06-30 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-06-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver did not know the amount of children in the classroom or the ages. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver was relieved by the main caregiver and was able to tell the amount of children and ages of the children they were responsible for.
2026-06-30 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-06-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the inspection, the restroom in the 3 year old classroom was observed with used wipes on the sink and open trash on the floor. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver removed the trash from the restroom and sanitized the area.
2026-06-30 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-07. Correction verified: 2026-07-08.
An annual health inspection has not been conducted. The last inspection was conducted on 05/22/25.
2026-04-27 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-27. Correction verified: 2026-04-27.
Urine was observed in one of the toilets in a classroom children had access to. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver flushed the toilet.
2026-04-27 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-04-27. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the inspection, the playground area was observed with trash and broken toys. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver removed the trash and broken toys from the playground area.
2026-04-27 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-04. Correction verified: 2026-05-05.
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since March 05,2025.
2026-02-12 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-02-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2026-02-12 · 746.3505(e) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-02-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-08-15 · 746.3505(e) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-15. Correction verified: 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.
2025-07-18 · 745.621(a)(2) · High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-18. Correction verified: 2025-07-21.
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.
2024-03-12 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-26. Correction verified: 2024-03-19.
The director only had 20 annual training hours of the 30 hours required.
2024-03-12 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-26. Correction verified: 2024-03-25.
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.
2024-03-08 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-08. Correction verified: 2024-03-12.
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket on.
2024-03-08 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-08. Correction verified: 2024-03-12.
A caregiver was observed sleeping in the classroom with the children.
2024-03-05 · 746.2405(2) · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-08. Correction verified: 2024-03-12.
An infant enrolled at the operation did not have an assigned crib.
2023-03-30 · 746.4409 · Medium
Location of Toilets
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-03-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-03-30 · 746.4405 · Medium
Location of Handwashing Sink
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-03-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-06-08 · 746.2203(b) · Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-08. Correction verified: 2022-06-21.
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.
2022-06-08 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-15. Correction verified: 2022-06-21.
During the motoring inspection 8/18 children's files were missing part of the required admission information.
2022-06-08 · 746.1203(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-08. Correction verified: 2022-06-21.
During the monitoring inspection one of the caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
2022-01-25 · 746.501(b)(1) · Medium Low
Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-01-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-01-25 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-01-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=228987

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.