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Waco, TX 76712 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Academy for Creative Learning
- licensed capacity
- 322
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $127
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Academy for Creative Learning
Academy for Creative Learning is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 8, 2025, for up to 322 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 322 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 322 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Academy for Creative Learning has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in McLennan County has a median price of $127 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$134
Home daycare$122
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$124
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for Academy for Creative Learning
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 322 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1804067
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
“One slide was observed to have a worn area towards the bottom creating sharp edges. The operation will not use the slide until repaired.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Two caregivers did not know the number of children currently in their classroom after the children had transitioned from a skills class.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
“One caregiver did not remove gloves and wash their hands between diaper changes.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
Feb 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“Several items in the first aid kits located in the transportation vehicles were observed to be expired or incomplete.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“There were no fire drills documented since July 2024. A fire drill was completed during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“One caregiver stated that they was responsible for 21 children during nap time. There were 26 children present in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Three of 11 staff files reviewed did not have affidavit form 2912 in their file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
Show 1 earlier visit
- Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Academy for Creative Learning
Is Academy for Creative Learning licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 8, 2025.
When was Academy for Creative Learning last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Academy for Creative Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Academy for Creative Learning care for?
322, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Academy for Creative Learning accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Academy for Creative Learning's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Academy for Creative Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 420-2333 to ask.
What is Academy for Creative Learning's phone number?
(254) 420-2333.
Where is Academy for Creative Learning?
9021 Chapel Rd, Waco, TX 76712.