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Creative Child Learning Academy

5515 E CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY, Killeen TX 76543-5518 · License #829357 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 258 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jun 30, 2026
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Director
Hayley Brinkley
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Address
5515 E CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY, Killeen TX 76543-5518 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Tue06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Wed06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Thu06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Fri06:00 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

AccreditedAfter School CareTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 258 children
11
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
9
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
11
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.0
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jun 30, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 2, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 27, 2026 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.5101(b) · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

    The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since March 05,2025.

    Corrected by May 4, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    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 by Apr 27, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    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.

    Corrected by Apr 27, 2026

Feb 12, 2026 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    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 by Feb 12, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.3505(e) · Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

    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 by Feb 12, 2026

Aug 15, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3505(e) · Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

    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.

    Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

Jul 18, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    745.621(a)(2) · AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

    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.

    Corrected by Jul 18, 2025

Feb 13, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 12, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 3, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 12, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

    The director only had 20 annual training hours of the 30 hours required.

    Corrected by Mar 26, 2024

  • Medium

    746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    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.

    Corrected by Mar 26, 2024

Mar 8, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • High

    746.1201(1) · Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    A caregiver was observed sleeping in the classroom with the children.

    Corrected by Mar 8, 2024

  • High

    746.2426(a)(1) · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

    An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket on.

    Corrected by Mar 8, 2024

Jun 16, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 30, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.4405 · Location of Handwashing Sink

    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 by Mar 30, 2023

  • Medium

    746.4409 · Location of Toilets

    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 by Mar 30, 2023

Jun 21, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 8, 2022 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • High

    746.1203(2) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

    During the monitoring inspection one of the caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.

    Corrected by Jun 8, 2022

  • Medium

    746.2203(b) · Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

    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.

    Corrected by Jun 8, 2022

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information

    During the motoring inspection 8/18 children's files were missing part of the required admission information.

    Corrected by Jun 15, 2022

May 13, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 25, 2022 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3415(4) · Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

    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 by Jan 25, 2022

  • Medium Low

    746.501(b)(1) · Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours

    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 by Jan 25, 2022

Jul 23, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 14, 2021 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1203(5) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control

    During the inspection substitute caregivers in one of the classrooms were found to be lacking proper classroom management.

    Corrected by Jul 14, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.2419(8) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

    During the inspection it was observed that two sinks used for washing cups were also being used for hand washing.

    Corrected by Jul 14, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Apr 27, 2026 inspection noted: “The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since March 05,2025.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Feb 12, 2026 inspection noted: “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 obse…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Aug 15, 2025 inspection noted: “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 s…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error