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Creative Learning Center

1527 Chris Kelley Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634 · Williamson County
Accepts child care subsidies

Creative Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Hutto, TX, licensed for up to 145 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 36 times and investigated 17 reports. Inspectors recorded 25 citations, 12 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (4 of 25). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 20 centers in Hutto and better than 42% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 42%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#13 of 20 centers in Hutto
12High risk
10Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
25 citations from 36 inspections and 15 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 31, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 26, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 8, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 23, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 27, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 23, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 10, 2021 · Assessment · citation foundOct 27, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct4
Supervision4
Food & feeding3
Building & playground safety3
Other standards3
Child protection3
Health & medication2
Training & qualifications2
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

MediumDec 9, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
There were three expired medications observed during inspection.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2026
Medium HighDec 9, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child had food allergy plan with appropriate signatures however, did not have the medication as required per the food allergy plan. Without this medication, the plan could not be implemented.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2026
Medium HighDec 9, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
A trashcan containing a soiled diaper, without a lid, and accessible to children was observed during the inspection. This was corrected at inspection when a lid was added to the trashcan.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 9, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
Medication listed on a child's food allergy emergency plan was not in its original box labeled with the child's name.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2026
HighSep 23, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
A cleaning supply spray can was observed on the back of the toilet in a bathroom used by children. The cleaning supply spray can was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the cleaning supply spray can.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 10, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the operation did not immediately notify the parent of a child when a volatile parent yelled and cursed at their child while the child was in care.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2025
Medium HighSep 8, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
It was found during an investigation that a caregiver failed to properly fasten the safety straps on a highchair as the safety straps were fastened, but not tightened, resulting in an infant climbing out of the highchair and falling to the floor, hitting their head.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2025
HighSep 8, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
There was sufficient evidence found during an investigation to support that an infant was able to climb out of a highchair and hit their head on the floor without a caregiver intervening. One caregiver was changing a diaper, and another caregiver was sitting on the floor feeding another infant.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2025
HighAug 26, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not use good judgement when they did not communicate with a parent if a child needed transportation and left the child behind at the elementary school.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2025
MediumJun 20, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
Screen time was observed in a classroom during rest time. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned the screen off.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 10, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
One caregiver gave the wrong number of children in care when asked twice. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver counted the number of children and gave the correct number.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025
Medium HighOct 17, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs §746.1203(4)
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver failed to provide care consistent with a child's special dietary needs when they did not give the child the food and drink needed for their special diet.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2024
Medium HighJun 17, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
One caregiver did not have CPR training that includes hands-on skill-based instruction.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2024
Medium HighJun 17, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
One child did not have all of the medication listed on their food allergy plan.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2024
Medium HighMar 7, 2024Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a child sustained an injury when a caregiver left a backpack with scissors in it accessible to children, resulting in a child cutting another child's finger with the scissors.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2024
HighAug 30, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
There was a caregiver present who was caring for children and who did not have a cleared background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2023
HighAug 23, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child in care inappropriately.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2023
HighAug 23, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for §746.1205(a)(1)
Two caregivers did not know how old the children were that they were responsible for.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2023
Medium HighAug 16, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
There was a caregiver who had unsupervised access to children in care without current certification in first aid.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2023
HighDec 27, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument §746.2805(4)
In the act of redirecting a child's behavior a caregiver hit a child with an open hand on their face.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2022
HighDec 27, 2021Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2022
HighNov 23, 2021InspectionChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused.
Correction verified Nov 23, 2021
MediumNov 10, 2021InspectionSupervision
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation §746.2803(4)(D)
During an investigation inspection caregivers interviewed admitted to the use of time outs. These time outs were explained as placing a child behind the diaper changing station so they cannot see the other children having fun and lasting five minutes or more.
Correction verified Nov 23, 2021
HighOct 27, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
A caregiver was observed on surveillance video aggressively grabbing a child and placing them harshly against the wall.
Correction verified Nov 23, 2021
HighOct 27, 2021Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused.
Correction verified Nov 23, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity145 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 1, 2019
DirectorStephanie Briley
Phone5128462277
State operation #1679899

Common questions

Does Creative Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Creative Learning Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Creative Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Creative Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Creative Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Rural Capital area, which includes Hutto, is $45.60 a day for infants, $43.80 a day for toddlers and $42.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Creative Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 12 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 23, 2025: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Creative Learning Center compare with other daycares in Hutto?

It is #13 of 20 centers in Hutto by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 42% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Creative Learning Center last inspected?

Aug 31, 2026. No violations were found 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 1679899 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.