Brain Builders Learning Academy

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Killeen / Bell / 76549
Street address: 4101 W Stan Schlueter Loop
Phone: (254) 458-7398
Capacity: 85
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 05:30 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 4, 2020
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 14 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 5, 2026.

The same records list 18 cited deficiencies dated October 23, 2023 to March 30, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 9 High, 6 Medium High, 2 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 17 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 17 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

Generated from Texas HHSC state records. Counts and dates come directly from the published state data; no descriptions were written by a model.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 18 cited deficiencies for Brain Builders Learning Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (9 High, 6 Medium High, 2 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 14 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-05.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	9
Medium High	6
Medium	2
Medium Low	1
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-03-30 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

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…

Correction date recorded: 2026-03-30

2026-03-30 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High

Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-03-30

2026-01-20 · 746.1201(1) · High

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Staff and caregivers did not use good judgment when interacting and discipling a child in care.

Correction date recorded: 2026-02-09

Full citation history from HHSC (21)

2026-03-30 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-30. Correction verified: 2026-03-31.
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.
2026-03-30 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-30. Correction verified: 2026-03-31.
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.
2026-01-20 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-09. Correction verified: 2026-02-18.
Staff stated a child was placed in a highchair, to keep the child from hitting other children.
2026-01-20 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-09. Correction verified: 2026-02-18.
Staff and caregivers did not use good judgment when interacting and discipling a child in care.
2025-06-26 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-11. Correction verified: 2025-07-11.
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.
2024-09-09 · 746.603(a)(1) · Medium
Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-13. Correction verified: 2024-09-23.
Children's records was missing parent signatures, and admission dates.
2024-08-20 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-23. Correction verified: 2024-09-23.
The emergency alarm in one of the vehicles used for transportation was dislodged.
2024-08-20 · 746.603(a)(1) · Medium
Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-23. Correction verified: 2024-09-23.
Children's records was missing parent signatures, and admission dates.
2024-08-20 · 746.901(5) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-23. Correction verified: 2024-09-09.
One operation staff did not have the required pre-application affidavit.
2024-08-14 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-14. Correction verified: 2024-08-20.
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.
2024-08-14 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-14. Correction verified: 2024-08-20.
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.
2024-05-09 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-09. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
A caregiver was observed not being in a vicinity of a child that threw a chair and hit another child in care.
2023-11-02 · 746.5625(a) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-10. Correction verified: 2023-11-15.
Two vans used for transport was observed and did not have the required safety alarm installed.
2023-10-23 · 746.2411(2)(A) · High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-23. Correction verified: 2023-11-02.
During the inspection, play yards were observed with matresses that did not fit flat against the sides.
2023-10-23 · 746.3417(1) · Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-23. Correction verified: 2023-11-02.
Children were observed not washing their hands before eating breakfast.
2023-10-23 · 746.5625(a) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-10. Correction verified: 2023-11-02.
Two vans used for transport was observed and did not have the required safety alarm installed.
2023-10-23 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-10-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-10-23 · 746.3415(3) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Arriving at the Facility
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-23. Correction verified: 2023-11-02.
Caregivers were observed to not be washing their hands after arriving at the operation.
2022-10-24 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-07. Correction verified: 2022-10-25.
There was no loose fill installed under slide exits and rocking equipment.
2021-12-15 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-13. Correction verified: 2022-01-13.
From interviews and information gathers from the investigation it was determined that the operation was utilizing prohibited punishment.
2021-10-18 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-01. Correction verified: 2021-10-31.
During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have written feeding instructions.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1356634

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.