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Brainstorm Childcare and Learning Center-Southside

5245 YORKTOWN BLVD, Corpus Christi, TX 78413-5365

Operation number:
1797834
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Nueces
Capacity:
100
License effective:
December 27, 2024
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3614522211
Email:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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 15 available inspections for Brainstorm Childcare and Learning Center-Southside from June 26, 2024 through June 25, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 1, 2026 and involved background screening.

Four later inspections, from May 22, 2026 through June 25, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

9 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 15 local median in 78413

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.87
Local median
0.43

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
47%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
47%
Local median
24%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One caregiver was observed to be in ratio in the infant classroom and was caring for children without a submitted background check.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Official code
745.621(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The hand washing sinks in the infant rooms were observed to be used to rinse bottles.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An updated sanitation inspection was not available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Outdoor slides observed to not have appropriate depth in surfacing, measuring under 6 inches of required depth.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The Trash Can in the Pre-K room did not have a lid mking the garbage accessible to the children.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A nap mat that was being used was observed to be torn making it hard to wash and or sanitize. This was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the mat and supplied the child with another,
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Official code
746.4503(a)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The monthly Fire Extinguisher checks have not been conducted.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
746.5307(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Monthly Smoke Detection checks are not being conducted.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
746.5319
View official report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The most current Employee List was not posted at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
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: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the 7 children files reviewed, four did not have the Health Statement completed.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Of the 7 children files reviewed, five did not have the Special Needs section completed.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Official code
746.605(13)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The fence on the playground was broken fence boards and portruding nails that pose a potental hazard to the children.
Correction deadline
September 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
During the Application inspection Child Care Regulation representative observed children in care. The operation was offering services without an initial permit.
Correction deadline
June 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
Official code
HRC42.041(a)