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Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center

1301 SANTA FE ST, Corpus Christi TX 78404-2213 · License #1669832 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 95 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jul 1, 2026
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Contact

Director
Melissa Lopez
Address
1301 SANTA FE ST, Corpus Christi TX 78404-2213 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Tue06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Wed06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Thu06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Fri06:00 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareMeals ProvidedSnacks ProvidedSkill Classes

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 95 children
28
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
17
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
23
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.2
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jul 1, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 23, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 15, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 18, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 18, 2025 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium

    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.

    Corrected by Nov 18, 2025

  • Medium

    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

    Corrected by Nov 24, 2025

  • High

    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.

    Corrected by Nov 18, 2025

  • Medium High

    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.

    Corrected by Nov 21, 2025

Oct 21, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 26, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 14, 2025 — Inspection
10 violations cited · view state record
10 violations
  • Medium Low

    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.

    Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

  • Low

    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).

    Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.1315(b)(1) · CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

    A caregiver completed their pediatric CPR training online.

    Corrected by Aug 22, 2025

  • Medium High

    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.

    Corrected by Aug 22, 2025

  • Medium High

    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.

    Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

  • High

    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.

    Corrected by Aug 14, 2025

  • Medium High

    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.

    Corrected by Aug 22, 2025

  • Medium

    746.501(a)(20) · Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

    The operational policies reviewed did not include information on Parent's rights.

    Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

  • Medium High

    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.

    Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

  • Medium

    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?).

    Corrected by Sep 4, 2025

Jul 15, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 5, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    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.

    Corrected by Jul 1, 2025

Mar 12, 2025 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • High

    746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    The operation's last fire inspection was in September 2023.

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

  • Medium High

    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.

    Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

    The operation's last health inspection was conducted in September 2023.

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

  • Medium

    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.

    Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

Feb 10, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 16, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 3, 2024 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    745.619 · Background Check Requirements - Submit All Identifying Information

    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.

    Corrected by Jul 3, 2024

May 7, 2024 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium

    746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

    One out of the 10 children's records reviewed, did not have an immunization record.

    Corrected by May 17, 2024

  • Medium

    746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

    The director was missing the following annual training hours: shaken baby syndrome and abustive head trauma, early brain development, sudden infant death syndrome.

    Corrected by May 22, 2024

  • Medium

    746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    4 out of the 10 staff records reviewed, were missing required annual training hours.

    Corrected by May 22, 2024

  • Low

    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

    4 out of the 10 children's records reviewed, did not have a current health care statment from the doctor.

    Corrected by May 22, 2024

Apr 4, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 18, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 20, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 9, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    In three classrooms, the caregivers did not wash the children's hands after changing their diapers.

    Corrected by Nov 9, 2023

  • High

    746.2805(10) · Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

    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.

    Corrected by Nov 9, 2023

Aug 31, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Nov 18, 2025 inspection noted: “The operation has not conducted monthly inspections of active play space and equipment to ensure hazards were not present.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Aug 14, 2025 inspection noted: “A list of current employees was not posted.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jun 5, 2025 inspection noted: “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…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error