Brainstorm Childcare and Learning Center-Southside, Corpus Christi TX: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Critical findings on record

4 critical and 10 serious and 1 minor findings across 18 visits. Most recent critical finding: Jun 16, 2026. Latest visit Sep 1, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings4 · Corpus Christi median 0

47% of Corpus Christi licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings10 · Corpus Christi median 1

68% of Corpus Christi licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

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Jun 16, 2026Complaint investigationCriticalChild not adequately supervisedTexas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity · High+ 1 more finding from this visit: too many children per caregiverVerified corrected Aug 25, 2026

“Caregiver was unable to provide proper supervision on playground due to being out of ratio.”Texas HHSC inspector, Jun 16, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

May 1, 2026InspectionCriticalAP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneTexas: HighVerified corrected May 11, 2026

Nov 25, 2024InspectionCriticalSmoke Detectors TestingTexas: High+ 1 more finding from this visit: inspect fire extinguishers monthlyVerified corrected Dec 12, 2024

15findings in 36 months12verified corrected by Texas3corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

1 visit still has a pending outcome. Everything above is quoted or counted from Texas HHSC records; nothing is generated. This is not a safety rating.

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Provider details

Hours6 am–6 pmMonday–Friday

Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Full Permit
County: Nueces
License number: 1797834
Date issued: Dec 27, 2024
Licensed capacity: 100 children

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Nov 5, 2023–Nov 5, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Sep 1, 2026 · Inspection

No findings recorded

18 recorded visits · 15 available findings.

1 visit has a pending outcome; additional findings may become available.

4Critical findings

10Serious findings

1Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

12 visits

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202611 visits · 3 recorded findings

Sep 1, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Aug 25, 2026Self-reported incident
Outcome pending
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Aug 25, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Jun 25, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Jun 16, 2026Complaint investigation2 findings
Supervision and child counts
Critical
Caregiver was unable to provide proper supervision on playground due to being out of ratio.
State verification recorded Aug 25, 2026.
Standard 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
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Aug 12, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026096811
Visit source ID
905718060
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Serious
Caregiver was out of ratio during outdoor play.
State verification recorded Aug 25, 2026.
Standard 746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Aug 12, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026096813
Visit source ID
905718060
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May 26, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
May 22, 2026Complaint investigation
No findings recorded
May 1, 2026Inspection1 finding
Background-check eligibility
Critical
One caregiver was observed to be in ratio in the infant classroom and was caring for children without a submitted background check.
State verification recorded May 11, 2026.
Standard 745.621(a)(2) · AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
May 1, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025943522
Visit source ID
905647256
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Apr 25, 2026Complaint investigation
No findings recorded
Apr 2, 2026Complaint investigation
No findings recorded
Mar 10, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded

20251 visit · 1 recorded finding

Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 finding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Serious
The hand washing sinks in the infant rooms were observed to be used to rinse bottles.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 746.2419(8) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Dec 10, 2025
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026023759
Visit source ID
905647254
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Sep 1, 2026 · Inspection

18 recorded visits · 15 available findings.

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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

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Sep 1, 2026 · Inspection

18 recorded visits · 15 available findings.

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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

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