Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center
Licensed Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. License #1669832, issued August 22, 2018.
- Address
- 1301 Santa Fe St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
- Phone
- (361) 500-4531
- Licensed capacity
- 95 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
- Website
- brainstormchildcare.com
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes.
Openings
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 22 areas it checked 5,391 standards at Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center between June 6, 2022 and November 5, 2026 and recorded 56 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 4 | 481 | 2 |
| Record keeping | 4 | 440 | 2 |
| Personnel | 4 | 596 | 7 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 5 | 270 | 0 |
| Activities | 4 | 140 | 0 |
| Infants | 5 | 447 | 1 |
| Toddlers | 5 | 110 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 5 | 93 | 0 |
| School-age | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Discipline | 5 | 100 | 0 |
| Naptime | 4 | 48 | 0 |
| Field trips | 4 | 44 | 0 |
| Get well care | 4 | 108 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 4 | 52 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 4 | 180 | 0 |
| Health practices | 4 | 452 | 1 |
| Safety practices | 4 | 310 | 0 |
| Physical facilities | 5 | 374 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety | 4 | 384 | 2 |
| Pools | 4 | 114 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 4 | 269 | 2 |
| Transportation | 4 | 196 | 0 |
The table adds up to 5,288 of those standards. The remaining 103, including 39 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
A high number of standards checked is not a compliment and a low one is not a criticism: how many apply depends on a program's size, its ages served and what the inspector was there to look at. We publish the two counts the state published and do not turn them into a score. This data begins in 2021, which is later than the inspection history above it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 44 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on November 5, 2026, and 56 citations.
- 23High
- 19Medium High
- 11Medium
- 1Medium Low
- 2Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 56. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- High September 25, 2026 Correction verified November 5, 2026
746.2805(3): Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver was observed to pull an infant child's arm upward by his elbow when moving them.
- High September 25, 2026 Correction verified November 5, 2026
746.2401(7): Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Two infants were left unsupervised for approximately 11 seconds when a caregiver was observed to leave the classroom.
- High November 18, 2025 Corrected at inspection
746.4601(4): Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
The 2 year-olds & up playground had four screws protruding on the side paneling of the playground.
- Medium November 18, 2025 Correction verified November 24, 2025
746.1309(e): Documented Annual Training- Required Content
3 out of 12 staff records evalauted were missing one or more of the following annual training topics in their training year: Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
- Medium November 18, 2025 Correction verified November 21, 2025
746.4751(b): Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation has not conducted monthly inspections of active play space and equipment to ensure hazards were not present.
- Medium High November 18, 2025 Correction verified November 21, 2025
746.1311(d): Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The directors record evaluated was missing the one annual clock hour from the following topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
- Medium August 14, 2025 Correction verified September 3, 2025
746.1309(a): Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver was missing 15 clock hours out of the 24 clock hours of required annual training for training year 2/22/2024 - 2/21/2025. A second caregiver was missing annual training for training year 1/24/2024 - 1/23/2025 on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication; (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). A third caregiver was missing annual training for training year 1/2/2024 - 1/1/2025 on the following topics: (1) Administering medication; (2) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (3) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (4) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
- Medium High August 14, 2025 Correction verified August 26, 2025
746.3503(a): Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in one of the infant rooms was torn. This created the diaper changing mat to become absorbent and hard to clean.
- Low August 14, 2025 Correction verified August 26, 2025
746.1105(4): Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
1 of 6 personnel records reviewed was missing a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912).
- Medium Low August 14, 2025 Correction verified August 26, 2025
746.401(9): Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A list of current employees was not posted.
- High August 14, 2025 Correction verified August 26, 2025
746.2426(a)(2): Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
An infant between 0-11 months of age was observed asleep in a restrictive device (bouncer) for an undetermined amount of time.
- Medium High August 14, 2025 Correction verified August 22, 2025
746.1315(a): Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
A caregiver did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. The certificate available for reivew had a renewal date of 3/12/2025.
- Medium High August 14, 2025 Correction verified August 18, 2025
746.3407: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A wooden play structure was observed with chipping paint in the pre-k/School-Aged outdoor playground. Chipping paint was observed on several walls in one of two toddler rooms. This posed a safety/health hazard as the areas with chipping paint were accessible to children.
- Medium High August 14, 2025 Correction verified August 22, 2025
746.1315(b)(1): CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
A caregiver completed their pediatric CPR training online.
- Medium August 14, 2025 Correction verified August 26, 2025
746.501(a)(20): Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operational policies reviewed did not include information on Parent's rights.
- Medium High August 14, 2025 Correction verified August 22, 2025
746.1315(b): Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver did not have current training on pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The certificate available for review had a renewal date of 3/12/2025.
- Medium High June 5, 2025 Correction verified July 15, 2025
746.3419: Handwashing Procedures
Based on the information obtained during the investigation a caregiver did not wash children's hands with soap and water after outdoor activities in the toddler room.
- High June 2, 2025 Correction verified July 15, 2025
746.2805: Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined a caregiver used inappropriate treatment of a child by restraining a child on multiple occasions. Which prevented the child?s ability to crawl away from caregiver.
- High June 2, 2025 Correction verified July 15, 2025
746.305(a)(6): Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation about an incident which involved a child at risk for possible injury or harm by a caregiver.
- High June 2, 2025 Correction verified July 15, 2025
746.1201(1): Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregiver roughly picked up a child by the arms on multiple occasions.
- High March 12, 2025 Correction verified March 18, 2025
746.5101(a): Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's last fire inspection was in September 2023.
- Medium High March 12, 2025 Correction verified March 24, 2025
746.3401(a): Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation's last health inspection was conducted in September 2023.
- Medium March 12, 2025 Correction verified March 24, 2025
746.1309(e): Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of four staff was missing training for communicable diseases, administering medication, building and premises safety, hazardous materials, and emergency preparedness.
- Medium High March 12, 2025 Correction verified March 24, 2025
746.5202(1): Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan located in the parental handbook did not address the items required in 746.5202 (1-5). The information that was missing included a physical address, how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive, how staff will communicate with parents, the information that needs to be taken with them in the event of an emergency, and evacuation, shelter in place, and lock down procedures.
- High January 31, 2025 Correction verified March 12, 2025
746.2805: Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff used highchairs to restrain children as a form of discipline. Multiple children were observed in high chairs for a minimum of 18 minutes to approximately 2 hours. Children were also observed being taken out of a highchair and then put back into a different highchair while other children were napping. One staff was also observed using an inappropriate tone when speaking to children. One staff was observed in the classroom playing with children and was not interacting with two children/infants in highchairs.
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