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Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center
1301 SANTA FE ST, Corpus Christi TX 78404-2213 · License #1669832 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Melissa Lopez
- Phone
- (361) 500-4531
- Website
- brainstormchildcare.com
- Address
- 1301 SANTA FE ST, Corpus Christi TX 78404-2213 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 95 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 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?
- 2The Aug 14, 2025 inspection noted: “A list of current employees was not posted.” — what has changed since then?
- 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?
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