Texas records · NUECES County · CORPUS CHRISTI

Brainstorm Childcare and Learning Center-Southside

Licensed Center in CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 27, 2024

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 5245 YORKTOWN BLVD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78413 5365
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 27, 2024
Operation number: 1797834
Licensed capacity: 100 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	13
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	5
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,890
Citations recorded	15
Findings still pending	1
Record covers	June 26, 2024 – September 1, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	4
Medium High	8
Medium	2
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 1, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 25, 2026Self-reported by the operationFinding still pending in the state’s records0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 25, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJune 25, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 16, 20262 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

Caregiver was out of ratio during outdoor play.

Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this 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 activityRisk level: High

Caregiver was unable to provide proper supervision on playground due to being out of ratio.

Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 26, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 1, 20261 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneRisk level: High

One caregiver was observed to be in ratio in the infant classroom and was caring for children without a submitted background check.

Correction verified by the state on May 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 25, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

ReportApril 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionDecember 10, 20251 citation recorded1 of 607 standards cited at this visit

746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing SinkRisk level: Medium High

The hand washing sinks in the infant rooms were observed to be used to rinse bottles.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 24, 20252 citations recorded2 of 677 standards cited at this visit

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

An updated sanitation inspection was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High

Outdoor slides observed to not have appropriate depth in surfacing, measuring under 6 inches of required depth.

Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 75 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 18, 20242 citations recorded2 of 374 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High

The Trash Can in the Pre-K room did not have a lid mking the garbage accessible to the children.

Correction verified by the state on December 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of AgeRisk level: Medium

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,

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionNovember 25, 20242 citations recorded2 of 183 standards cited at this visit

746.5319 - Smoke Detectors TestingRisk level: High

Monthly Smoke Detection checks are not being conducted.

Correction verified by the state on December 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers MonthlyRisk level: Medium High

The monthly Fire Extinguisher checks have not been conducted.

Correction verified by the state on December 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 20, 20244 citations recorded4 of 706 standards cited at this visit

746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs StatementRisk level: Medium High

Of the 7 children files reviewed, five did not have the Special Needs section completed.

Correction verified by the state on August 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

Of the 7 children files reviewed, four did not have the Health Statement completed.

Correction verified by the state on August 27, 2024.

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedRisk level: Medium High

The fence on the playground was broken fence boards and portruding nails that pose a potental hazard to the children.

Correction verified by the state on September 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last nameRisk level: Medium Low

The most current Employee List was not posted at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionJune 26, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1,252 standards cited at this visit

HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not LicensedRisk level: High

During the Application inspection Child Care Regulation representative observed children in care. The operation was offering services without an initial permit.

Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.