Brainstorm Childcare And Learning Center-southside
5245 YORKTOWN BLVD, Corpus Christi, TX 78413 · Nueces County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jessica Huerta
- Phone
- (361) 452-2211
- Regulated since
- Dec 27, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1479719 · number 1797834
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregiver was unable to provide proper supervision on playground due to being out of ratio.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-12. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios
Caregiver was out of ratio during outdoor play.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-12. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver was observed to be in ratio in the infant classroom and was caring for children without a submitted background check.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 25, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The hand washing sinks in the infant rooms were observed to be used to rinse bottles.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
An updated sanitation inspection was not available for review.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-08. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Other
Outdoor slides observed to not have appropriate depth in surfacing, measuring under 6 inches of required depth.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-15. Correction verified 2025-07-15.
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Other
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Feb 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The Trash Can in the Pre-K room did not have a lid mking the garbage accessible to the children.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2024-12-20.
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Other
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,
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The monthly Fire Extinguisher checks have not been conducted.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-09. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
Monthly Smoke Detection checks are not being conducted.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-09. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The most current Employee List was not posted at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-20.
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Safety & premises
The fence on the playground was broken fence boards and portruding nails that pose a potental hazard to the children.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-04. Correction verified 2024-09-20.
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Records & paperwork
Of the 7 children files reviewed, four did not have the Health Statement completed.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-27. Correction verified 2024-08-27.
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Other
Of the 7 children files reviewed, five did not have the Special Needs section completed.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-27. Correction verified 2024-08-27.
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Other
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Jun 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the Application inspection Child Care Regulation representative observed children in care. The operation was offering services without an initial permit.
HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-06-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.