No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Bright Minds Academy
1201 E Van Buren Ave, Harlingen
Last inspected Jul 2, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:45 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Feb 22, 2017
- Phone
- 9564287011
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
Inspection history
- Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Inspector's note: Transportation vehicles purchased in 2023 and 2024 do not have the electronic child safety alarm installed. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-07-07. - Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Inspector's note: Observed the diaper changing mat in the infant room torn. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as mat was replaced with a different mat. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection. - Non-critical First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Inspector's note: The first aid kits in both transportation vehicles were incomplete. Vehicle #1 was missing a thermometer and scissors and Vehicle #2 was missing Antiseptic solution or wipes. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-06-26. - Critical Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Inspector's note: Observed a little tykes home with the small plastic window broken on top accessible to the children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-23.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Report Number of Employees
Inspector's note: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-01-31.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Inspector's note: The operational policies (parent handbook) provided no informatin regarding procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-06. - Non-critical Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
Inspector's note: Out of all staff files reviewed, none of the training certificates reviewed had the required date of the training. (NOTE: PIctures on file) Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-10-06. - Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
Inspector's note: The operational policies (parent handbook) does not provide any information regarding extreme weather conditions that would prohibit or limit outdoor play or a plan to ensure that physical activities occurs on days when extreme weather may limit play. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-06. - Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Inspector's note: The operation policies (parent handbook) does not provide any information regarding the benefits of physical activity and outdoor play, duration of the physical activity, type of activity, each setting in which your program will take place, the recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to particiapte freely. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-06.
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.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.