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Brain Builders Learning Center
501 W ELMS RD UNIT 19&20, Killeen TX 76542-2584 · License #1595038 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Olubukola Olufemi-Owoade
- Phone
- (254) 239-1158
- Website
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- Address
- 501 W ELMS RD UNIT 19&20, Killeen TX 76542-2584 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 55 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- Medium
746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification
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.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Medium
746.2203(a) · Written Activity Plans
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?).
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
- High
745.8411(b)(4) · Responsibilities - Not delay or prevent inspection or investigation
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.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2023
- Medium High
746.1605(1) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2023
- High
746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
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.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
- High
745.8411(b)(4) · Responsibilities - Not delay or prevent inspection or investigation
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.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2023
- Medium High
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
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.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
- High
745.635(3) · AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
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.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2023
- High
746.2411(2)(A) · Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
During the walk through 2 play yards were observed with mattresses properly fitting the sides. 3 play yards had snug fitting sheets.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2023
- Medium
746.4003(a) · First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit was observed and found in compliance. This was corrected at inspection, when the items were added to the kit.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
- High
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
A caregiver left children in the classroom alone to open the door for licensing and parents.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
- Medium
746.2207(c)(2) · Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
During the inspection children were observed doing table activities with blocks and books.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
- Medium High
746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
- Medium High
746.1203(6) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
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.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- Medium High
746.2419(8) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the hand washing sink was being used to wash bottles.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- Medium High
746.3701(9) · Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the television in the pre k room was not anchored or mounted.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- High
746.5625(b) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the transportation vehicle was not equipped with the electronic child safety alarm.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2022
- Medium
746.2203(b) · Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the toddler and pre k classes were not following their posted schedule.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- High
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
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.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- Medium
746.201(7) · Operation Open to Parents At All Times
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that signs were posted preventing parent access to come fully into the operation.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- Medium High
746.3417(1) · Children Handwashing Before Eating
During the monitoring inspection the children began eating lunch before having washed their hands.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- High
746.2426 · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
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.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2021
- Medium
746.1305(a)(1) · Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
There were 2 caregivers that did not have documentation pre-service and orientation had been completed.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2021
- Medium High
746.2419(1) · Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A caregiver was observed holding an infant's bottle while the infant was sitting in a bouncer.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2021
- Medium
746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
There were 3 caregivers that had not completed the 24 hours of annual training.
Corrected by Dec 3, 2021
- Medium High
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2021
- Medium High
746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2021
- Medium High
746.1311(d) · Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The Director had not completed the required 30 hours of annual training.
Corrected by Dec 3, 2021
- Low
746.1105(3) · Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
Three caregivers did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2021
- Medium High
746.1613(a)(5) · Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
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.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 9, 2025 inspection noted: “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…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 28, 2023 inspection noted: “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 subc…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 8, 2023 inspection noted: “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…” — what has changed since then?
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