Creative Child Learning Academy
5515 E CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY, Killeen, TX 76543 · Bell County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 258
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Hayley Brinkley
- Phone
- (254) 699-5550
- Regulated since
- Dec 15, 2003
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 228987 · number 829357
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Safety & premises (3), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2) |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-30.
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Other
An annual health inspection has not been conducted. The last inspection was conducted on 05/22/25.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-07. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-30.
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Other
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Jun 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Safety & premises
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since March 05,2025.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-05-05.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
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.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 9, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-03-25.
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Staff background & training
The director only had 20 annual training hours of the 30 hours required.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-03-19.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver was observed sleeping in the classroom with the children.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-12.
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Other Serious
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket on.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-12.
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Other Serious
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Mar 5, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
An infant enrolled at the operation did not have an assigned crib.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.4405 — Location of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.4409 — Location of Toilets
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 22, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the monitoring inspection one of the caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-08. Correction verified 2022-06-21.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-08. Correction verified 2022-06-21.
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Records & paperwork
During the motoring inspection 8/18 children's files were missing part of the required admission information.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-15. Correction verified 2022-06-21.
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Other Serious
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May 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.501(b)(1) — Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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