Brainstorm Childcare And Learning Center-Southside

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: Caregiver was out of ratio during outdoor play. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-12.
• Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Inspector's note: Caregiver was unable to provide proper supervision on playground due to being out of ratio. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-12.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  Inspector's note: One caregiver was observed to be in ratio in the infant classroom and was caring for children without a submitted background check. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-01.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  Inspector's note: The hand washing sinks in the infant rooms were observed to be used to rinse bottles. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: An updated sanitation inspection was not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-08.
• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Inspector's note: Outdoor slides observed to not have appropriate depth in surfacing, measuring under 6 inches of required depth. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-15.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  Inspector's note: 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, Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Inspector's note: The Trash Can in the Pre-K room did not have a lid mking the garbage accessible to the children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-20.

• Critical Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  Inspector's note: The monthly Fire Extinguisher checks have not been conducted. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-09.
• Critical Smoke Detectors Testing
  Inspector's note: Monthly Smoke Detection checks are not being conducted. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-12-09.

• Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  Inspector's note: The fence on the playground was broken fence boards and portruding nails that pose a potental hazard to the children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-04.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
  Inspector's note: Of the 7 children files reviewed, four did not have the Health Statement completed. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-27.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Inspector's note: Of the 7 children files reviewed, five did not have the Special Needs section completed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-27.
• Non-critical Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
  Inspector's note: The most current Employee List was not posted at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
  Inspector's note: During the Application inspection Child Care Regulation representative observed children in care. The operation was offering services without an initial permit. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-28.