Brain Builders Learning Center

501 W ELMS RD UNIT 19&20, Killeen, TX 76542Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

23 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

October 9, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
Brain Builders Learning Center
License number
1595038
Location
501 W ELMS RD UNIT 19&20, Killeen, TX 76542
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 24.0/100
Inspection record
23 inspections, last inspected October 9, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor24.0 / 100
Health70/100
Safety10/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

64

Total Violations

Oct 9, 2025

Last Inspection

55

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (64)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Oct 9, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Oct 9, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.8411(b)(4)Sep 28, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Sep 28, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Sep 28, 2023

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?).

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Sep 28, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.8411(b)(4)Sep 28, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Sep 28, 2023

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?).

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Sep 25, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-28

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Sep 25, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Sep 8, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-22

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Sep 8, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Sep 8, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Sep 8, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.8411(b)(4)Sep 8, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Sep 8, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Sep 8, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.8411(b)(4)Sep 8, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.2411(2)(A)Mar 9, 2023

During the walk through 2 play yards were observed with mattresses properly fitting the sides. 3 play yards had snug fitting sheets.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(a)Mar 9, 2023

The first aid kit was observed and found in compliance. This was corrected at inspection, when the items were added to the kit.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(2)Mar 9, 2023

During the inspection children were observed doing table activities with blocks and books.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Mar 9, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.2411(2)(A)Mar 9, 2023

During the walk through 2 play yards were observed with mattresses properly fitting the sides. 3 play yards had snug fitting sheets.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Mar 9, 2023

A caregiver left children in the classroom alone to open the door for licensing and parents.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-09

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(a)Mar 9, 2023

The first aid kit was observed and found in compliance. This was corrected at inspection, when the items were added to the kit.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(2)Mar 9, 2023

During the inspection children were observed doing table activities with blocks and books.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Mar 9, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Mar 9, 2023

A caregiver left children in the classroom alone to open the door for licensing and parents.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-09

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.2203(b)Nov 1, 2022

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the toddler and pre k classes were not following their posted schedule.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.201(7)Nov 1, 2022

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that signs were posted preventing parent access to come fully into the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(1)Nov 1, 2022

During the monitoring inspection the children began eating lunch before having washed their hands.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Nov 1, 2022

During the monitoring inspection it was found that the transportation vehicle was not equipped with the electronic child safety alarm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5607(d)(5)Nov 1, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(9)Nov 1, 2022

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the television in the pre k room was not anchored or mounted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(8)Nov 1, 2022

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the hand washing sink was being used to wash bottles.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Nov 1, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.2203(b)Nov 1, 2022

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the toddler and pre k classes were not following their posted schedule.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.201(7)Nov 1, 2022

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that signs were posted preventing parent access to come fully into the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(1)Nov 1, 2022

During the monitoring inspection the children began eating lunch before having washed their hands.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Nov 1, 2022

During the monitoring inspection it was found that the transportation vehicle was not equipped with the electronic child safety alarm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5607(d)(5)Nov 1, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(9)Nov 1, 2022

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the television in the pre k room was not anchored or mounted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(8)Nov 1, 2022

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the hand washing sink was being used to wash bottles.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Nov 1, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Nov 18, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Nov 18, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(5)Nov 18, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1311(d)Nov 18, 2021

The Director had not completed the required 30 hours of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Nov 18, 2021

There were 3 caregivers that had not completed the 24 hours of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-03

MINORSTAFFING746.1105(3)Nov 18, 2021

Three caregivers did not have a notarized affidavit on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-24

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 18, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(1)Nov 18, 2021

A caregiver was observed holding an infant's bottle while the infant was sitting in a bouncer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-18

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1305(a)(1)Nov 18, 2021

There were 2 caregivers that did not have documentation pre-service and orientation had been completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Nov 18, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Nov 18, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(5)Nov 18, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-18

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1305(a)(1)Nov 18, 2021

There were 2 caregivers that did not have documentation pre-service and orientation had been completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(1)Nov 18, 2021

A caregiver was observed holding an infant's bottle while the infant was sitting in a bouncer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 18, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-18

MINORSTAFFING746.1105(3)Nov 18, 2021

Three caregivers did not have a notarized affidavit on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Nov 18, 2021

There were 3 caregivers that had not completed the 24 hours of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1311(d)Nov 18, 2021

The Director had not completed the required 30 hours of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-03

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(4)Aug 13, 2021

During the inspection it was found that the operation did not notify licensing regarding a communicable illness with in the required timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-27

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(4)Aug 13, 2021

During the inspection it was found that the operation did not notify licensing regarding a communicable illness with in the required timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-27

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brain Builders Learning Center's safety grade?

Brain Builders Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 24.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Brain Builders Learning Center have?

Brain Builders Learning Center has 64 total violations on record, including 46 critical, 16 serious, and 2 minor.

When was Brain Builders Learning Center last inspected?

Brain Builders Learning Center was last inspected on October 9, 2025.

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