Licensed center · Waco, TX
Academy For Creative Learning
- Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 322
- School transportation
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Toddlers to school age
- Capacity
- 322 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- Not mapped
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 322 children
Does not accept child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
9021 Chapel Rd, Waco, TX 76712 · Mclennan County · 7 licensed daycares in 76712
Capacity rank 1 of 7 in this ZIP
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1804067
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- May 2025
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
10 inspections on record, most recent May 6, 2026. 4 of 11 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.
- May 6, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Apr 22, 2026Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.4601(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High
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.
Corrected Jul 31, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
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.
Corrected Apr 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4601(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Dec 2, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Apr 15, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3505(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
One caregiver did not remove gloves and wash their hands between diaper changes.
Corrected Apr 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3505(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Feb 18, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documentation of Drills
There were no fire drills documented since July 2024. A fire drill was completed during the inspection.
Corrected Feb 18, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.4003(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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.
Corrected Mar 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Jan 15, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.901(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Three of 11 staff files reviewed did not have affidavit form 2912 in their file.
Corrected Jan 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
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.
Corrected Jan 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
- Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
7 standards cited across 10 inspections, most recently May 6, 2026. All 7 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High343%
- Medium High114%
- Medium229%
- Medium Low114%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 6 of 10 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 1 of 7 findings, 6 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Apr 22, 2026, 1 clean visit since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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