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Killeen, TX 76541 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brain Builders Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About Brain Builders Learning Academy
Brain Builders Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 4, 2020, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 85 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Brain Builders Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bell 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 Brain Builders Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1708579
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 15 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Transportation 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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 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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
746.3417(3) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
- Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 20, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Staff stated a child was placed in a highchair, to keep the child from hitting other children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
Jun 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2025
Sep 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
“Children's records was missing parent signatures, and admission dates.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
Aug 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
“Children's records was missing parent signatures, and admission dates.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“One operation staff did not have the required pre-application affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The emergency alarm in one of the vehicles used for transportation was dislodged.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
Show 13 earlier visits
Aug 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 opened the door for CCR leaving a group of children unsupervised in the classroom. The caregiver returned to the room with the children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
- May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 was observed not being in a vicinity of a child that threw a chair and hit another child in care.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
- Apr 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Nov 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“Two vans used for transport was observed and did not have the required safety alarm installed.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023
Oct 23, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“Two vans used for transport was observed and did not have the required safety alarm installed.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023
746.3415(3) - Employee Handwashing After Arriving at the Facility
“Caregivers were observed to not be washing their hands after arriving at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Children were observed not washing their hands before eating breakfast.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
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 inspection, play yards were observed with matresses that did not fit flat against the sides.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023
Oct 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“There was no loose fill installed under slide exits and rocking equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2022
- Dec 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2021VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 15, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“From interviews and information gathers from the investigation it was determined that the operation was utilizing prohibited punishment.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2022
- Oct 26, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 18, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have written feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Brain Builders Learning Academy
Is Brain Builders Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 4, 2020.
When was Brain Builders Learning Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brain Builders Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 8 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Brain Builders Learning Academy care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Brain Builders Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brain Builders Learning Academy'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 Brain Builders Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 458-7398 to ask.
What is Brain Builders Learning Academy's phone number?
(254) 458-7398.
Where is Brain Builders Learning Academy?
4101 W Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX 76549. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids World Learning Academy, 0.1 miles away.