Micaela Trevino
Corpus Christi, TX 78404 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 95
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $153
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center
Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 22, 2018, for up to 95 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 27 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 95 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 95 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Nueces County has a median price of $153 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$153
Home daycare$138
Toddler
Center$144
Home daycare$133
Preschool
Center$140
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$133
Home daycare$125
State record
Inspection reports for Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 95 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1669832
Summary
27 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 27 visits · 38 rules in all · 38 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Discipline and child guidance 7
- Records and paperwork 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
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”
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025
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 during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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- Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 14, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
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).”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“A caregiver completed their pediatric CPR training online.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
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?).”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational policies reviewed did not include information on Parent's rights.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
Jun 2, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
Mar 12, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation's last health inspection was conducted in September 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation's last fire inspection was in September 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
- Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 31, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“A 17 month old did not have their diaper changed between the hours of 10am-2:30pm.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
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
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
- Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 3, 2024Visit1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024
May 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“4 out of the 10 staff records reviewed, were missing required annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
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.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One out of the 10 children's records reviewed, did not have an immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2024
- Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 9, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
Nov 7, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“A parent was not notified of their child's injury, until after the operation's staff was questioned for information.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“A caregiver was observed in two videos, covering a toddler's head with a sheet, while putting the child to sleep during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
- Aug 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 20, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“The operation served foods containing dairy to a child with a diagnosed food allergy.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2023
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A complete food allergy emergency plan was not on file at the operation for a child with a known food allergy.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2023
Jul 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
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 during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023
- Jun 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 27, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“A caregiver at the operation used a prohibited form of punishment by slapping the back of a child's head.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2023
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2023
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Once the operation's director became aware that a caregiver mistreated a child, the parent was not notified.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2023
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“The operation's director did not notify the parents that the children were present during a hazardous confrontation between a caregiver and a parent.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2023
Jun 15, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2023
- Mar 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 17, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the infant, toddler, and pre-k classrooms were out of ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2023
- Oct 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 21, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Jul 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2022
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 during the visit
Jun 6, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“One toddler was not appropriately supervised when caregivers were unaware of the child's presence on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2022
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2022
- Oct 18, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 12, 2021VisitNo rules cited
Sep 21, 2021Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff member was observed not properly supervising children while children were in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2021
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff told children they would not get cookies or Cheetos if they did not take a nap. Staff member was also observed clapping at the children to get their attention or getting in their face as well as roughly placing children in chairs and then using her leg to kick the chair under the table. During the investigation inspection, Inspector also observed the staff member kicking toys while in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2021
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff used poor judgment when on the phone for approximately 20 minutes while caring for children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center
Is Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 22, 2018.
When was Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 27 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 10 of 27 visits in the last 3 years; 38 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center care for?
95, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 500-4531 to ask.
What is Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center's phone number?
(361) 500-4531.
Where is Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center?
1301 Santa Fe St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404. The nearest other daycare we list is FUMC Vinson Morris Children's Center, 0.3 miles away.