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Childcare center · Killeen, TX
Brain Builders Learning Academy
A licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 4101 W STAN SCHLUETER LOOP, Killeen, TX 76549
County: Bell County
Phone: (254) 458-7398
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 85 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1708579
Permit: Full Permit, issued December 4, 2020
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1708579 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 12 inspections
- 2 investigations
- 12 citations from these visits (risk level: High 6, Medium High 3, Medium 2, Medium Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from October 18, 2021 to August 5, 2026, newest first: 22 visits and 21 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
August 5, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 31, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 30, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 30, 2026 · Correction verified: March 31, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not wash the hand of a child after diapering. This was corrected when the caregiver returned and washed the child's hands.
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 30, 2026 · Correction verified: March 31, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed transitioning a group of children to the bathroom. A child in the care of the caregiver kept leaving the room after being told not to. The caregiver was also observed allowing a group of children to return to the classroom alone while two other children remained in the bathroom. The children returned back to the group when finished.
February 20, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 30, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 21, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 20, 2026 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 9, 2026 · Correction verified: February 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Staff stated a child was placed in a highchair, to keep the child from hitting other children.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 9, 2026 · Correction verified: February 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Staff and caregivers did not use good judgment when interacting and discipling a child in care.
June 26, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 11, 2025 · Correction verified: July 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The walls in 3 of the classrooms and in the dining room had peeling paint and needed to be wiped down. Trash cans did not lids and needed to be wiped down.
September 9, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 13, 2024 · Correction verified: September 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children's records was missing parent signatures, and admission dates.
August 20, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 23, 2024 · Correction verified: September 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The emergency alarm in one of the vehicles used for transportation was dislodged.
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: August 23, 2024 · Correction verified: September 9, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One operation staff did not have the required pre-application affidavit.
746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 23, 2024 · Correction verified: September 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children's records was missing parent signatures, and admission dates.
August 14, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 14, 2024 · Correction verified: August 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver opened the door for CCR leaving a group of children unsupervised in the classroom. The caregiver returned to the room with the children.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 14, 2024 · Correction verified: August 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed in a room with 5 children, bringing the room out of ratio by 1 child. This was corrected when another caregiver entered the room.
May 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 9, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 9, 2024 · Correction verified: May 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed not being in a vicinity of a child that threw a chair and hit another child in care.
April 17, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
November 2, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 10, 2023 · Correction verified: November 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two vans used for transport was observed and did not have the required safety alarm installed.
October 23, 2023 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 10, 2023 · Correction verified: November 2, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two vans used for transport was observed and did not have the required safety alarm installed.
746.3415(3) - Employee Handwashing After Arriving at the Facility
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 23, 2023 · Correction verified: November 2, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregivers were observed to not be washing their hands after arriving at the operation.
746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 23, 2023 · Correction verified: November 2, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection, play yards were observed with matresses that did not fit flat against the sides.
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 23, 2023 · Correction verified: November 2, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children were observed not washing their hands before eating breakfast.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Bathrooms were observed with no tissue or paper towels for use by the children. A bathroom was observed with a trash can with no lid. The can had left over garbage inside. A toilet was observed with urine and fecal stains inside and out. Mops and mop buckets were hanging over a mop sink in the bathroom and accessible to the children. This was corrected during the inspection. The provider cleaned the toilets and removed the garbage.
October 24, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2022 · Correction verified: October 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no loose fill installed under slide exits and rocking equipment.
December 21, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
December 18, 2021 · Investigation · No citations
December 17, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
December 15, 2021 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 13, 2022 · Correction verified: January 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
From interviews and information gathers from the investigation it was determined that the operation was utilizing prohibited punishment.
October 18, 2021 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2021 · Correction verified: October 31, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have written feeding instructions.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.