Academy for Creative Learning
Academy for Creative Learning is a licensed child care center in Waco, TX, licensed for up to 322 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (2 of 7). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #20 of 61 centers in Waco and better than 49% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Two caregivers did not know the number of children currently in their classroom after the children had transitioned from a skills class.
One slide was observed to have a worn area towards the bottom creating sharp edges. The operation will not use the slide until repaired.
One caregiver did not remove gloves and wash their hands between diaper changes.
There were no fire drills documented since July 2024. A fire drill was completed during the inspection.
Several items in the first aid kits located in the transportation vehicles were observed to be expired or incomplete.
Three of 11 staff files reviewed did not have affidavit form 2912 in their file.
One caregiver stated that they was responsible for 21 children during nap time. There were 26 children present in the classroom.
About this center
Common questions
Does Academy for Creative Learning take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Academy for Creative Learning’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Academy for Creative Learning accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Academy for Creative Learning had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 22, 2026: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Academy for Creative Learning compare with other daycares in Waco?
It is tied for #20 of 61 centers in Waco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 49% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Academy for Creative Learning last inspected?
May 6, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1804067 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.