Brain Builders Learning Center
501 W ELMS RD UNIT 19&20, Killeen, TX 76542 · Bell County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 41
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Olubukola Olufemi-Owoade
- Phone
- (254) 239-1158
- Regulated since
- May 6, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1210860 · number 1595038
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Discipline & child guidance (1) |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2023 | 13 | 7 | Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (5) |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 9 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (4), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the investigation, it was found that the caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child and threatened the children by telling them that pow pow would be used.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-30. Correction verified 2026-08-03.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-09.
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Other
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Oct 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 745.8411(b)(4) — Responsibilities - Not delay or prevent inspection or investigation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-28. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-28. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Other
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?).
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-02. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 25, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was a caregiver doing transportation for the operation, not following their provisional background check conditions. This subject was not allowed to be alone with a group of children, including during transportation.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-28. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
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.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 745.8411(b)(4) — Responsibilities - Not delay or prevent inspection or investigation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver left children in the classroom alone to open the door for licensing and parents.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-09. Correction verified 2023-03-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-09. Correction verified 2023-03-14.
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Other
During the inspection children were observed doing table activities with blocks and books.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(2) — Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-09. Correction verified 2023-03-14.
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Other Serious
During the walk through 2 play yards were observed with mattresses properly fitting the sides. 3 play yards had snug fitting sheets.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(A) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-17. Correction verified 2023-03-14.
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Other
The first aid kit was observed and found in compliance. This was corrected at inspection, when the items were added to the kit.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-01. Correction verified 2022-11-16.
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Supervision & ratios
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that signs were posted preventing parent access to come fully into the operation.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-01. Correction verified 2022-11-16.
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Other
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the toddler and pre k classes were not following their posted schedule.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-01. Correction verified 2022-11-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the hand washing sink was being used to wash bottles.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-01. Correction verified 2022-11-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the monitoring inspection the children began eating lunch before having washed their hands.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-01. Correction verified 2022-11-16.
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Other
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the television in the pre k room was not anchored or mounted.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-01. Correction verified 2022-11-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-01. Correction verified 2022-11-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the transportation vehicle was not equipped with the electronic child safety alarm.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-08. Correction verified 2022-11-16.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 14, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2021-11-24. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Staff background & training
There were 2 caregivers that did not have documentation pre-service and orientation had been completed.
HHSC 746.1305(a)(1) — Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-24. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Staff background & training
There were 3 caregivers that had not completed the 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Staff background & training
The Director had not completed the required 30 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-18. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(5) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-18. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Food & allergies
A caregiver was observed holding an infant's bottle while the infant was sitting in a bouncer.
HHSC 746.2419(1) — Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-18. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-18. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-24. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Staff background & training
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