Creative Learning Center - Hutto
Daycare center in Hutto, TX. 1527 Chris Kelley Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634
About the program
Creative Learning Center - Hutto is a licensed daycare center in Hutto, Texas, on the state register since 2019. It is licensed for 145 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Creative Learning Center provides daycare, preschool, and after-school care for children at two locations in Manor and Hutto, Texas.
The program states Texas Rising Star accreditation.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Creative Learning Center - Hutto does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,225 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Texas rates every standard from Low to High by the harm a breach could cause, and records the date each violation was corrected. The narrative is the inspector's own.
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Medication listed on a child's food allergy emergency plan was not in its original box labeled with the child's name.
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
There were three expired medications observed during inspection.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child had food allergy plan with appropriate signatures however, did not have the medication as required per the food allergy plan. Without this medication, the plan could not be implemented.
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
A trashcan containing a soiled diaper, without a lid, and accessible to children was observed during the inspection. This was corrected at inspection when a lid was added to the trashcan.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the operation did not immediately notify the parent of a child when a volatile parent yelled and cursed at their child while the child was in care.
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746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement when they did not communicate with a parent if a child needed transportation and left the child behind at the elementary school.
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
It was found during an investigation that a caregiver failed to properly fasten the safety straps on a highchair as the safety straps were fastened, but not tightened, resulting in an infant climbing out of the highchair and falling to the floor, hitting their head.
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
There was sufficient evidence found during an investigation to support that an infant was able to climb out of a highchair and hit their head on the floor without a caregiver intervening. One caregiver was changing a diaper, and another caregiver was sitting on the floor feeding another infant.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A cleaning supply spray can was observed on the back of the toilet in a bathroom used by children. The cleaning supply spray can was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the cleaning supply spray can.
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Screen time was observed in a classroom during rest time. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned the screen off.
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
One caregiver gave the wrong number of children in care when asked twice. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver counted the number of children and gave the correct number.
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver failed to provide care consistent with a child's special dietary needs when they did not give the child the food and drink needed for their special diet.
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One caregiver did not have CPR training that includes hands-on skill-based instruction.
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
One child did not have all of the medication listed on their food allergy plan.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a child sustained an injury when a caregiver left a backpack with scissors in it accessible to children, resulting in a child cutting another child's finger with the scissors.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child in care inappropriately.
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
There was a caregiver who had unsupervised access to children in care without current certification in first aid.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was a caregiver present who was caring for children and who did not have a cleared background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Two caregivers did not know how old the children were that they were responsible for.
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
In the act of redirecting a child's behavior a caregiver hit a child with an open hand on their face.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused.
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed on surveillance video aggressively grabbing a child and placing them harshly against the wall.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused.
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
During an investigation inspection caregivers interviewed admitted to the use of time outs. These time outs were explained as placing a child behind the diaper changing station so they cannot see the other children having fun and lasting five minutes or more.
What parents say
We ultimately decided to withdraw our 4-year-old because of how our concerns were handled. When issues came up, I called and asked to meet with the director so we could figure out a plan together. Instead of getting a phone call, I got a message through the daycare app saying my son was suspended for three days. Yes, my son has ADHD, and we were doing everything we could to work with his teacher and the staff to help…
Jessica Jordan · 1/5 on Google · 2 months agoMy daughters have started here a few months ago and I happy with my decision. As a Black parent I always worried about pre judgement and the care of my babies. Here it brought me to tears because they don’t see color and love my daughters like their own. Ms. Dana is the best and the glue of the center. The owner hands down one of the best owners that I’ve come across so far. She really really nice and can tell she…
Petti World · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoMy baby girl started here around 12 weeks old. Words cannot express how grateful we are for the love and care she received while she attended CLC. Mrs. Heather and Ms. Dana are the most amazing caregivers. Willow loves and misses them so much!!
Mimi Roberts · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoCreative learning center has been an outstanding child care center. My daughter was never in child care but the time came that she needed to be enrolled at almost 3 years old. The staff have been incredible! They greet me and my child each and every morning and in the afternoon. Even my child’s feeding therapist and occupational therapist gives them praises on how accommodating they are on the days they come to have…
Jasmine Shannon · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
1527 Chris Kelley Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634
Questions about Creative Learning Center - Hutto
Is Creative Learning Center - Hutto licensed?
Yes. Creative Learning Center - Hutto holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 1679899), with a licensed capacity of 145 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Creative Learning Center - Hutto had any inspection violations?
Texas records 16 violations for Creative Learning Center - Hutto in the last three years, 5 of them rated high risk by the state, across 37 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 4. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Creative Learning Center - Hutto take?
Creative Learning Center - Hutto is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Creative Learning Center - Hutto cost?
Creative Learning Center - Hutto does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
