Academy For Creative Learning

9021 CHAPEL RD, Waco, TX 76712 · Mclennan County

7cited violations

3serious

11inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 322
Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Amy Williams
Phone: (254) 420-2333
Regulated since: May 8, 2025
HHSC IDs: Operation 1488767 · number 1804067
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 1
Supervision & ratios 1
Safety & premises 2
Records & paperwork 1
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	2	Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1)
2025	5	1	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

May 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Two caregivers did not know the number of children currently in their classroom after the children had transitioned from a skills class.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-22. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  One slide was observed to have a worn area towards the bottom creating sharp edges. The operation will not use the slide until repaired.
  
  HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-24.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  One caregiver did not remove gloves and wash their hands between diaper changes.
  
  HHSC 746.3505(c) — Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-15. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Several items in the first aid kits located in the transportation vehicles were observed to be expired or incomplete.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-04. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
- Safety & premises
  There were no fire drills documented since July 2024. A fire drill was completed during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-18.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  One caregiver stated that they was responsible for 21 children during nap time. There were 26 children present in the classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-15. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
- Records & paperwork
  Three of 11 staff files reviewed did not have affidavit form 2912 in their file.
  
  HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-22. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Academy for Creative Learning, 9021 CHAPEL RD, Waco, TX 76712-8184 (operation ID 1488767, operation number 1804067), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.