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Brain Builders Learning Center
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: 501 W ELMS RD UNIT 19&20, Killeen, TX 76542
County: Bell County
Phone: (254) 239-1158
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 41 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1595038
Permit: Full Permit, issued May 6, 2016
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.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 9 inspections
- 3 investigations
- 2 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium 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 November 18, 2021 to September 18, 2026, newest first: 26 visits and 32 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.
September 18, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 3, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 22, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 30, 2026 · Correction verified: August 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
July 22, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 9, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
October 6, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
December 5, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 19, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 13, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
June 10, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 1, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 5, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 28, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2023 · Correction verified: October 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 2, 2023 · Correction verified: October 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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?).
745.8411(b)(4) - Responsibilities - Not delay or prevent inspection or investigation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2023 · Correction verified: October 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
September 25, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2023 · Correction verified: October 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
September 15, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 8, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 22, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 22, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
745.8411(b)(4) - Responsibilities - Not delay or prevent inspection or investigation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 8, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 8, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
April 3, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 30, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
March 14, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 9, 2023 · Inspection · 5 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: March 9, 2023 · Correction verified: March 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver left children in the classroom alone to open the door for licensing and parents.
746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 9, 2023 · Correction verified: March 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection children were observed doing table activities with blocks and books.
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The first aid kit was observed and found in compliance. This was corrected at inspection, when the items were added to the kit.
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: March 17, 2023 · Correction verified: March 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walk through 2 play yards were observed with mattresses properly fitting the sides. 3 play yards had snug fitting sheets.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 9, 2023 · Correction verified: March 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
November 16, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 1, 2022 · Inspection · 8 citations
746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2022 · Correction verified: November 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the television in the pre k room was not anchored or mounted.
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2022 · Correction verified: November 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection the children began eating lunch before having washed their hands.
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2022 · Correction verified: November 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the toddler and pre k classes were not following their posted schedule.
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2022 · Correction verified: November 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the hand washing sink was being used to wash bottles.
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: November 8, 2022 · Correction verified: November 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the transportation vehicle was not equipped with the electronic child safety alarm.
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2022 · Correction verified: November 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that signs were posted preventing parent access to come fully into the operation.
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2022 · Correction verified: November 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2022 · Correction verified: November 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
December 14, 2021 · Investigation · No citations
December 1, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
November 18, 2021 · Inspection · 9 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 24, 2021 · Correction verified: December 1, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 3, 2021 · Correction verified: December 3, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The Director had not completed the required 30 hours of annual training.
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 18, 2021 · Correction verified: December 1, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 18, 2021 · Correction verified: December 1, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed holding an infant's bottle while the infant was sitting in a bouncer.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 18, 2021 · Correction verified: December 1, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1305(a)(1) - Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 24, 2021 · Correction verified: December 1, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were 2 caregivers that did not have documentation pre-service and orientation had been completed.
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: November 24, 2021 · Correction verified: December 1, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three caregivers did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 18, 2021 · Correction verified: December 1, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 3, 2021 · Correction verified: December 3, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were 3 caregivers that had not completed the 24 hours of annual training.
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- 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.