The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Summary
This summary covers 44 available inspections for Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center from September 21, 2021 through August 13, 2026.
18 inspections recorded violations, with 57 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 18, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.
Staff training was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five inspections.
Seven later inspections, from February 18, 2026 through August 13, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
44
10 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
57
4 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
43
2 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
7
Last 36 months
Local comparison
44 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78404
Compared to 8 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
1.3
Local median
0.77
1.3This provider
0.77Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
39%
Local median
37%
39%This provider
37%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
41%
Local median
39%
41%This provider
39%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
7
Local average
2.13
7This provider
2.13Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
The 2 year-olds & up playground had four screws protruding on the side paneling of the playground.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
Official code
746.4601(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation has not conducted monthly inspections of active play space and equipment to ensure hazards were not present.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Official code
746.1311(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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
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
Official code
746.401(9)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operational policies reviewed did not include information on Parent's rights.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Official code
746.501(a)(20)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant between 0-11 months of age was observed asleep in a restrictive device (bouncer) for an undetermined amount of time.
Correction deadline
August 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.2426(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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?).
Correction deadline
September 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 of 6 personnel records reviewed was missing a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912).
A caregiver completed their pediatric CPR training online.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
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.
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.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
The operation's last fire inspection was in September 2023.
Correction deadline
March 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Official code
746.5202(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation's last health inspection was conducted in September 2023.
Correction deadline
March 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of four staff was missing training for communicable diseases, administering medication, building and premises safety, hazardous materials, and emergency preparedness.
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.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one caregiver was observed on video footage leaving a classroom with infants/toddlers up to five times within an eight-minute period while children were napping.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation failed to report an incident in which children were left in highchairs for disciplinary reasons. The operation also failed to report that one 4 yr. old child was left outside unsupervised for approximately 4 minutes.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A 17 month old did not have their diaper changed between the hours of 10am-2:30pm.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Official code
746.3501(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one caregiver was viewed on video footage taking toys away from children and throwing them across the room.
Correction deadline
February 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A review of the background check information for an employee showed that personal information contained an email that did not belong to the employee and resulted in disclosure of personal information to an incorrect email address.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.619 - Background Check Requirements - Submit All Identifying Information
4 out of the 10 children's records reviewed, did not have a current health care statment from the doctor.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
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
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of the 10 children's records reviewed, did not have an immunization record.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
4 out of the 10 staff records reviewed, were missing required annual training hours.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director was missing the following annual training hours: shaken baby syndrome and abustive head trauma, early brain development, sudden infant death syndrome.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
In the toddler classroom, the children were observed to be required to stay inactive at the table for two seperate time frames, ranging from 5 to 15 minutes.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2805(10)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
In three classrooms, the caregivers did not wash the children's hands after changing their diapers.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Two employees did not use good judgement or self-control when an inappropriate confrontation was conducted in the presence of children, exposing them to inappropriate behavior.
Correction deadline
December 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
A parent was not notified of their child's injury, until after the operation's staff was questioned for information.
Correction deadline
December 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A caregiver was observed in two videos, covering a toddler's head with a sheet, while putting the child to sleep during nap time.
Correction deadline
December 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Official code
746.2905(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Two caregivers at the operation used prohibited forms of punishment by grabbing and pulling a child's arm, swatting a child and yelling while redirecting and disciplining two children.
Correction deadline
December 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
One caregiver did not have current CPR and First Aid training.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the toddler classroom, two separate groups of toys, were observed accessible to children and pose as a choking hazard.
Correction deadline
June 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2501(5)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two staff working with children under the age of two years old, did not have current trainings for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Sydrome and Brain Development.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
At time of inspection, operation did not have a current sanitation inspection on file. The last inspection was dated 4/1/2021. Director has scheduled new inspection.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
At time of inspection, there were two classrooms in which caregiver's personal belongings were stored in an unsecured cabinet and accessible to children. There was one classroom that had a spray bottle of bleach water on top of counter next to children's handwashing sink; this bottle was accessible to children in care. NOTE: CORRECTIONS WERE MADE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
One toddler was not appropriately supervised when caregivers were unaware of the child's presence on the playground.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation, the director transitioned four additional children to the outside playground area without informing her two caregivers that the children were added to the group.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff member was observed not properly supervising children while children were in care.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff told children they would not get cookies or Cheetos if they did not take a nap. Staff member was also observed clapping at the children to get their attention or getting in their face as well as roughly placing children in chairs and then using her leg to kick the chair under the table. During the investigation inspection, Inspector also observed the staff member kicking toys while in the classroom.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff used poor judgment when on the phone for approximately 20 minutes while caring for children.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control