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Home › TX › Corpus Christi › Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center
1301 SANTA FE ST, Corpus Christi TX 78404-2213 · License #1669832 · Center · Licensed Center
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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 Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
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.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
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.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
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.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
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.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
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.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
A 17 month old did not have their diaper changed between the hours of 10am-2:30pm.
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
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Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1315(b)(1) · CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
A caregiver completed their pediatric CPR training online.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Aug 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Aug 14, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Aug 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.501(a)(20) · Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operational policies reviewed did not include information on Parent's rights.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jul 1, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Mar 19, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation's last health inspection was conducted in September 2023.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jul 3, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by May 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by May 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of the 10 children's records reviewed, did not have an immunization record.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by May 22, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Nov 9, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Nov 9, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The front entrance door was broken, would lock and not open properly. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2426(a)(1) · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
In the infant classroom, a 4 month old infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver did not have current CPR and First Aid training.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2501(5) · Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
In the toddler classroom, two separate groups of toys, were observed accessible to children and pose as a choking hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1305(b) · Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The director's First Aid/CPR expired in April 2021.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of five staff had the required annual hours but was missing training on food allergies, disposing of hazardous materials, and building and premises safety. One out of five staff was missing 10 hours of training and did not have food allergies, emergency preparedness, preventing of communicable diseases, and building and premises safety training on file. One out of five staff did not have building and premises training on file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1301(2)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
One out of five staff required pre-service and was missing 7 hours of training. The pre-service training was not completed within 90 days of employment. That staff needed training on food allergies, building and premises safety, and emergency preparedness.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2415(b) · AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Inspector observed one 5 month old infant with a blanket close to his face.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5537(a)(2) · Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The operation did not have documentation between 2019-2021 that the carbon monoxide detector, fire, or smoke alarm are checked monthly.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
745.621(a)(3) · AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
The operation allowed one person who is contracted to be present before submitting or receiving the results of an initial background check. Person was observed in the facility during the time of inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have documentation of fire drills being conducted. The last documented drill is from July 2020.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
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.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
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.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
A parent was not notified of their child's injury, until after the operation's staff was questioned for information.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
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.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
A caregiver was observed in two videos, covering a toddler's head with a sheet, while putting the child to sleep during nap time.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
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.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
The operation served foods containing dairy to a child with a diagnosed food allergy.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
A complete food allergy emergency plan was not on file at the operation for a child with a known food allergy.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
A caregiver at the operation used a prohibited form of punishment by slapping the back of a child's head.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Once the operation's director became aware that a caregiver mistreated a child, the parent was not notified.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
The director did not notify Childcare Licensing about an incident that involved harm to a child and a situation that placed children at risk of harm.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
The operation's director did not notify the parents that the children were present during a hazardous confrontation between a caregiver and a parent.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the infant, toddler, and pre-k classrooms were out of ratio.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
One toddler was not appropriately supervised when caregivers were unaware of the child's presence on the playground.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
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.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited