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Creative Child Learning Academy
A licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 5515 E CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY, Killeen, TX 76543
County: Bell County
Phone: (254) 699-5550
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 258 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 829357
Permit: Full Permit, issued December 15, 2003
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 11 inspections
- 12 investigations
- 15 citations from these visits (risk level: High 3, Medium High 10, Medium 2)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from January 22, 2022 to June 30, 2026, newest first: 33 visits and 22 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
June 30, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 7, 2026 · Correction verified: July 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An annual health inspection has not been conducted. The last inspection was conducted on 05/22/25.
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
June 16, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
June 2, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 19, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
April 27, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 4, 2026 · Correction verified: May 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since March 05,2025.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 27, 2026 · Correction verified: April 27, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
April 17, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
February 12, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
August 15, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 15, 2025 · Correction verified: August 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
August 12, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
July 18, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 18, 2025 · Correction verified: July 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
July 9, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
June 23, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
February 13, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
February 12, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
February 8, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
November 12, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 8, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
September 3, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 30, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
June 10, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
March 12, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 26, 2024 · Correction verified: March 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 26, 2024 · Correction verified: March 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director only had 20 annual training hours of the 30 hours required.
March 8, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 8, 2024 · Correction verified: March 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket on.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 8, 2024 · Correction verified: March 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed sleeping in the classroom with the children.
March 5, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 8, 2024 · Correction verified: March 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant enrolled at the operation did not have an assigned crib.
June 16, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 12, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
March 30, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4409 - Location of Toilets
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
March 22, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
June 21, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
June 8, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 8, 2022 · Correction verified: June 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection one of the caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 15, 2022 · Correction verified: June 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the motoring inspection 8/18 children's files were missing part of the required admission information.
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 8, 2022 · Correction verified: June 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
May 13, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
May 12, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
January 25, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
Risk level: Medium Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
January 22, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.