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Creative Child Learning Academy

5515 E Central Texas Expy, Killeen, TX 76543 · Bell County
Accepts child care subsidies

Creative Child Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Killeen, TX, licensed for up to 258 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2003. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 16 reports. Inspectors recorded 22 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 22). 8 citations came in the last 12 months. 41% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #65 of 84 centers in Killeen and better than 22% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 22%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #65 of 84 centers in Killeen
4High risk
11Medium High risk
6Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
22 citations from 17 inspections and 16 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 30, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 19, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 8, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 10, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 22, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Health & medication4
Supervision2
Training & qualifications2
Sleep safety2
Other standards2
Background checks1
Caregiver conduct1
Records & paperwork1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 30, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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 during the visit
Medium HighJun 30, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
An annual health inspection has not been conducted. The last inspection was conducted on 05/22/25.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2026
Medium HighJun 30, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
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 during the visit
Medium HighApr 27, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2026
Medium HighApr 27, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 27, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since March 05,2025.
Correction verified May 5, 2026
Medium HighFeb 12, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 12, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 15, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
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.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2025
HighJul 18, 2025InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
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.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2025
MediumMar 12, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
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.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2024
MediumMar 12, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director only had 20 annual training hours of the 30 hours required.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2024
HighMar 8, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket on.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2024
HighMar 8, 2024InspectionCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver was observed sleeping in the classroom with the children.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2024
Medium HighMar 5, 2024Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age §746.2405(2)
An infant enrolled at the operation did not have an assigned crib.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2024
MediumMar 30, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Location of Handwashing Sink §746.4405
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMar 30, 2023InspectionOther standards
Location of Toilets §746.4409
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 8, 2022InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver §746.2203(b)
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.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2022
MediumJun 8, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
During the motoring inspection 8/18 children's files were missing part of the required admission information.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2022
HighJun 8, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
During the monitoring inspection one of the caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2022
Medium LowJan 25, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours §746.501(b)(1)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 25, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
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.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity258 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 15, 2003
DirectorHayley Brinkley
Phone2546995550
State operation #829357

Common questions

Does Creative Child Learning Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Creative Child Learning Academy’s hours?

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

Does Creative Child Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Creative Child Learning Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 18, 2025: “AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Creative Child Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Killeen?

It is tied for #65 of 84 centers in Killeen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 22% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Creative Child Learning Academy last inspected?

Jun 30, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 829357 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.