No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Bright Minds Learning Center
2726 W Illinois Ave, Dallas
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 134
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Mar 13, 2025
- Phone
- 2143300413
- Website
- https://www.thebmlc.com
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
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the loose fill on the playground is not maintained at standard requirements. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-01. - Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Inspector's note: The operation failed to exercise appropriate judgement by placing mouse traps inside the classroom environment. As a result, a child's finger became caught in the trap, which led to an injury. This demonstrates a lapse in ensuring a safe and hazard-free environment for children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-01. - Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, documentation of current inspection is not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-01. - Critical Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-01. - Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-01. - Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, documentation is not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-01. - Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection documentaiton of current inspection is not available for revew. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-01.
- Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, documentation of current inspection is not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-22. - Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, children's records had not been updated. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-22. - Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection documentation is not available for review and are not posted in the classrooms. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-22. - Critical Director present-Minimum 75%
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the attendance report documents attendance less than the standard requirements. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-22. - Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection documentation of current inspection is not available for review. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-22. - Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the loose fill on the playground is not maintained at standard requirements. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-22. - Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, certification documentaion was not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-22. - Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the sheets are not fiting snug on the mattresses. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-22. - Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Inspector's note: Two play structure's seats on playground are broken, bolts are exposed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-22. - Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-22. - Critical Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-22.
- Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Inspector's note: The operation placed sticky pads around the classroom, even though these items are designed to be kept out of children's reach. A child's shoes and another child's hand became stuck to the pads, creating a safety concern. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-03. - Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Inspector's note: The operation failed to exercise appropriate judgement by placing mouse traps inside the classroom environment. As a result, a child's finger became caught in the trap, which led to an injury. This demonstrates a lapse in ensuring a safe and hazard-free environment for children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-03.
- Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection outlets were not childproofed in two classrooms. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-24.
- Non-critical Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Inspector's note: The person left in charge does not have access to childrens' files. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-21.
- Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Inspector's note: The level of supervision is not meeting standards and is resulting in injuries to others. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-22. - 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: The level of supervision is not consistent with physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of the children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-22.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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: Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-26.
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 Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Inspector's note: During an investigation it was determined that caregivers are yelling at children in an inappropriate manner while at the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-30. - Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: During the investigation there were concerns of cleaning and proper sanitation of the operation brought to the staff's attention by parents. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-30.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Inspector's note: The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation allegation. As a result of the investigation it was determined that a form of prohibited punishment was used by a caregiver with a child in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-02-11.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Inspector's note: Water was not served with the provided lunch. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed using their personal electronic device while caring for children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-06.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Inspector's note: The operational policies does not have strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-02-16. - Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Inspector's note: The operational policies does not have information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-02-27. - Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Inspector's note: The initial fire inspection has not been conducted. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-02-23.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.