Sherry Lyn Gibbs
Killeen, TX 76549 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Because We Care Learning Academy 2
- licensed capacity
- 105
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About Because We Care Learning Academy 2
Because We Care Learning Academy 2 is a licensed child care center in Copperas Cove, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 1, 2019, for up to 105 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 105 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks old through 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 105 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Because We Care Learning Academy 2 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Coryell County has a median price of $133 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$133
Home daycare$121
Toddler
Center$126
Home daycare$116
Preschool
Center$123
Home daycare$115
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for Because We Care Learning Academy 2
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 105 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1680041
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 19 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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See all 33 visits
- Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 13, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“There was not at least 6 inches of loose fill around the playground area.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“1 of the children files reviewed did not have updated shot records. 1 of the children files reviewed did not have a signature from the center designee. This was corrected at the inspection when the director signed the child files and was provided the updated shot records from the parent of the child.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the inspection, dust build up was observed on the fans in the classroom. There was a hole observed on the playground area that is a tripping hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“An electrical outlet was observed without a safety cover in the 3 year old room. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver placed a safety cover in the outlet.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 30, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the inspection, the classroom with a specified age range of 12 to 17 months was over ratio by one child. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregivers moved one child to the younger infants room.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
- Aug 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“The infant caregiver did not have SIDS or shaken baby syndrome training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
746.3407(6) - Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using
“There were three water tables with standing water observed on the playground. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver emptied the standing water.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“An infant was observed engaged in screen time.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025
- May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 23 earlier visits
- May 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing table in classroom one was observed to have holes in the material.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
“The crib mat in use with the crib is not firm and there are no tight fitted sheets.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“There was a bottle of cleaning solution accessible to children on the changing table in classroom one. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver placed the bottle out of the reach of the children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
- Mar 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Aug 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“During the inspection it was found that the annual fire inspection has not been conducted since 05/18/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2023
- Feb 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 26, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
“4 out of the 4 staff records reviewed did not contain the original training certificates.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A child did not wash their hands after receiving a diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the inspection, there was dust build up on the vents and fans of the facility.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“6 of the 10 children records reviewed did not contain health statements.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“During the inspection there were 3 plugs in the room with children aged 2-3 years that did not contain a safety cover. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver placed safety covers in the outlets.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
“Observed a dirty pull up in a trashcan in the bathroom that did not have a covered lid. This was corrected when the pull up was taken out of the trashcan without the lid.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 2, 2022Visit4 rules cited
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The Director was missing three out of the five required training content courses.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2022
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies were missing several required sections.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2022
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Out of ten staff records reviewed, one caregiver was missing three out of the five required content training courses.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Out of ten children's records reviewed, four records were missing complete immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2022
Aug 15, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During the course of the investigation, it was found a child in care sustained injuries caused by two caregivers.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2022
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on information obtained through an investigation, there was sufficient evidence to find a child was abused while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2022
Aug 8, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Outlets were observed to be uncovered in classrooms with children younger than five years of age. This was corrected at inspection, as the outlets were covered.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The Director was missing three out of the five required training content courses.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2022
746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
“Use zones were observed to be overlapping.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Out of ten children's records reviewed, four records were missing complete immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2022
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies were missing several required sections.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2022
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Out of ten staff records reviewed, one caregiver was missing three out of the five required content training courses.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2022
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The operation did not have six inches of loose fill in the required play areas.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2022
- May 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
“A five month old infant was observed sleeping on the floor on a Boppy pillow with a blanket and a soft plush toy. This was corrected at inspection, as the infant was no longer sleeping on the Boppy pillow.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2022
Apr 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
“A five month old infant was observed sleeping on the floor on a Boppy pillow with a blanket and a soft plush toy. This was corrected at inspection, as the infant was no longer sleeping on the Boppy pillow.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2022
- Apr 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Because We Care Learning Academy 2
Is Because We Care Learning Academy 2 licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 1, 2019.
When was Because We Care Learning Academy 2 last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Because We Care Learning Academy 2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 11 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Because We Care Learning Academy 2 care for?
105, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Because We Care Learning Academy 2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Because We Care Learning Academy 2's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Because We Care Learning Academy 2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 518-6777 to ask.
What is Because We Care Learning Academy 2's phone number?
(254) 518-6777.
Where is Because We Care Learning Academy 2?
903 MLK Jr, Copperas Cove, TX 76522. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid Community Village 2, under 0.1 miles away.