Because We Care Learning Academy 2
903 MLK JR, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 · Coryell County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 105
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Savanna Benoit
- Phone
- (254) 518-6777
- Regulated since
- Feb 1, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1314512 · number 1680041
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 15 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-04-24.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-13.
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Safety & premises
There was not at least 6 inches of loose fill around the playground area.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Records & paperwork
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.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-13.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 30, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-04-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The infant caregiver did not have SIDS or shaken baby syndrome training.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
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Other
An infant was observed engaged in screen time.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-08-29.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.3407(6) — Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-22.
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Staff background & training
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May 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The crib mat in use with the crib is not firm and there are no tight fitted sheets.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-01. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-25. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing table in classroom one was observed to have holes in the material.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-01. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the inspection it was found that the annual fire inspection has not been conducted since 05/18/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-05. Correction verified 2023-09-01.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
4 out of the 4 staff records reviewed did not contain the original training certificates.
HHSC 746.1329(a) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-02-09. Correction verified 2023-02-10.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection, there was dust build up on the vents and fans of the facility.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-26. Correction verified 2023-02-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A child did not wash their hands after receiving a diaper change.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-26. Correction verified 2023-02-10.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-26.
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Supervision & ratios
6 of the 10 children records reviewed did not contain health statements.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-10.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3505(f) — Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 3, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of ten staff records reviewed, one caregiver was missing three out of the five required content training courses.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
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Staff background & training
The Director was missing three out of the five required training content courses.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies were missing several required sections.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
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Illness & medication
Out of ten children's records reviewed, four records were missing complete immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 16, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information obtained through an investigation, there was sufficient evidence to find a child was abused while in care.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-19.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the course of the investigation, it was found a child in care sustained injuries caused by two caregivers.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-19.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of ten staff records reviewed, one caregiver was missing three out of the five required content training courses.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Staff background & training
The Director was missing three out of the five required training content courses.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies were missing several required sections.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-15. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-08.
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Safety & premises
Use zones were observed to be overlapping.
HHSC 746.4813(c) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-05. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have six inches of loose fill in the required play areas.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
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Illness & medication
Out of ten children's records reviewed, four records were missing complete immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Staff background & training
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May 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2427 — AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-28. Correction verified 2022-05-12.
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Other Serious
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Apr 28, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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