# Creative Child Learning Academy Creative Child Learning Academy is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Killeen, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 258 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 5515 E Central Texas Expy, Killeen, TX 76543 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 258 - License/permit: 829357 - Operator: not published - Phone: (254) 699-5550 - Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=228987 ## Inspection record 22 findings across 33 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-01-22 to 2026-06-30); 15 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-06-30 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§746.1205(a)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-3)) - 2026-06-30 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-07-08: Annual Sanitation Inspection: An annual health inspection has not been conducted. The last inspection was conducted on 05/22/25. (§746.3401(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3401-a)) - 2026-06-30 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2026-04-27 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2026-04-27 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-04-27: 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. (§746.3701; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3701)) - 2026-04-27 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-05-05: Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal: The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since March 05,2025. (§746.5101(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5101-b)) - 2026-02-12 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§746.3505(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3505-e)) - 2026-02-12 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2025-08-15 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-08-15: 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. (§746.3505(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3505-e)) - 2025-07-18 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-07-21: 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. (§745.621(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-621-a-2)) - 2024-03-12 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-03-19: Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required: The director only had 20 annual training hours of the 30 hours required. (§746.1311(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1311-a)) - 2024-03-12 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-03-25: 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. (§746.1309(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1309-a)) - 2024-03-08 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2024-03-12: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: A caregiver was observed sleeping in the classroom with the children. (§746.1201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-1)) - 2024-03-08 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2024-03-12: Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device: An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket on. (§746.2426(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2426-a-1)) - 2024-03-05 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-03-12: Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age: An infant enrolled at the operation did not have an assigned crib. (§746.2405(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2405-2)) - …and 7 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Lil Fox's Den Child Development Center, LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1192792) — 0.6 km, capacity 125 - [Log Cabin Learning Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-164265) — 0.93 km, capacity 130 - [Just for Tots 5](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1466680) — 1.08 km, capacity 146 - [Blooming Mind Learning Center LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1509365) — 1.18 km, capacity 38 - [Timberidge YMCA](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-275464) — 1.68 km, capacity 100 - [Cedar Valley YMCA](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-130176) — 1.79 km, capacity 120 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 228987 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=228987 - us_census_geocoder record 5515 E CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY|KILLEEN|TX|76543 (corroborated, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 829357 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=829357 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-t3aj~jhzh-u49y (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=829357 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 01804-1576 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=01804-1576 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-228987 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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