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Brain Builders Learning Center

501 W ELMS RD UNIT 19&20, Killeen, TX 76542-2584

Operation number:
1595038
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bell
Capacity:
55
License effective:
May 6, 2016
Hours:
05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2542391158
Email:
Brainbuilders77@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 26 available inspections for Brain Builders Learning Center from August 13, 2021 through August 3, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 33 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 22, 2026 and involved child guidance.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
26

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
33

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
24

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

26 total inspections vs 12 local median in 76542

Compared to 35 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.27
Local median
0.2

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
35%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.46

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation, it was found that the caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child and threatened the children by telling them that pow pow would be used.
Correction deadline
July 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The 2885 Children Product Certification form was not updated since 11/13/2023. This was corrected at the inspection when the inspector sent the form to the provider and observed the provider review and sign the form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the investigation inspection it was observed that there were 20 children together in one room, ranging in age from 5 months - 11 years old.
Correction deadline
September 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Child Care Regulation inspector arrived at operation at the door of the 3:23pm and was not granted access into the operation for 15 minutes, despite knocking on doors and one of the caregivers seeing that Licensing was waiting outside.
Correction deadline
September 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8411(b)(4) - Responsibilities - Not delay or prevent inspection or investigation
Official code
745.8411(b)(4)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the investigation it was observed that the school age children and infants did not have a written activity plan that complies with ?746.2205 of this subchapter (relating to What must a written activity plan include?).
Correction deadline
October 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There was a caregiver doing transportation for the operation, not following their provisional background check conditions. This subject was not allowed to be alone with a group of children, including during transportation.
Correction deadline
September 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the annual fire inspection was overdue. The last completed fire inspection was in June 2022. It was overdue by a little over 2 months.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There was a caregiver present at the operation not following their provisional background check conditions. This subject was not allowed to be in charge of the operation or alone with child or group of children in the care of or enrolled in the operation and the subject was doing both when Licensing first arrived at the operation.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the annual sanitation inspection was overdue. The last completed sanitation inspection was in June 2022. It was overdue by a little over 2 months.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Child Care Regulation inspector arrived at operation at 5:47 and was not granted access into the operation for 25 minutes, despite knocking on doors and calling operation.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8411(b)(4) - Responsibilities - Not delay or prevent inspection or investigation
Official code
745.8411(b)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the walk through 2 play yards were observed with mattresses properly fitting the sides. 3 play yards had snug fitting sheets.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
Official code
746.2411(2)(A)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver left children in the classroom alone to open the door for licensing and parents.
Correction deadline
March 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the inspection the infant and toddler rooms were out of ratio. This was corrected when 1 caregiver was placed in each room, bringing the room inot compliance.
Correction deadline
March 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the inspection children were observed doing table activities with blocks and books.
Correction deadline
March 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
Official code
746.2207(c)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit was observed and found in compliance. This was corrected at inspection, when the items were added to the kit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection the children began eating lunch before having washed their hands.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
746.3417(1)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that signs were posted preventing parent access to come fully into the operation.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Official code
746.201(7)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the toddler and pre k classes were not following their posted schedule.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Official code
746.2203(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the television in the pre k room was not anchored or mounted.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Official code
746.3701(9)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the transportation vehicle was not equipped with the electronic child safety alarm.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection the transportation vehicle was not equipped with child safety seats and transported children daily between the ages of 4-7 years old.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5607(d)(5) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 4 Years and More Than 40 Pounds; 5 - 7 Years and Under 4 Feet, 9 Inches
Official code
746.5607(d)(5)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection a caregiver was observed making lunch for the operation, while solely responsible for the care of a classroom of 12 pre k children.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the hand washing sink was being used to wash bottles.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
There were 2 caregivers that did not have documentation pre-service and orientation had been completed.
Correction deadline
November 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1305(a)(1) - Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
Official code
746.1305(a)(1)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three caregivers did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
Correction deadline
November 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
Official code
746.1105(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
There were 3 caregivers that had not completed the 24 hours of annual training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The Director had not completed the required 30 hours of annual training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Official code
746.1311(d)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 7 month old infant was observed asleep in a bouncer, the caregiver stated he had been asleep in there for 20 minutes. The caregiver removed the infant from the bouncer and placed the infant in a playpen.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A caregiver was observed holding an infant's bottle while the infant was sitting in a bouncer.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Official code
746.2419(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There were 2 caregivers observed in the building during nap time, each caregiver was observed counted in ratio in a classroom. Additional caregivers arrived during the inspection.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Official code
746.1613(a)(5)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There were 5 infants, 6 months, 7 months, and four 12 month old infants in a classroom with 1 caregiver. An additional caregiver arrived to correct the ratio.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Broken glass was observed in the pathway to the playground, the grass was observed to be overgrown, there were 2 play structures that had cracks and 1 play structure that had a slide was observed to not have been placed on loose fill. The Director removed the broken glass, the broken play equipment and moved the other play structure onto the loose fill.
Correction deadline
November 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the operation did not notify licensing regarding a communicable illness with in the required timeframe.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)