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Bright Minds Academy

1201 E Van Buren Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550 · Cameron County (956) 428-7011 License #1630575 · first licensed Feb 22, 2017
17
inspections on file
13
recorded violations
3
health & safety class
Jul 2, 2026
last inspection

Inspection history

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation

Records held from Sep 1, 2021 onward. Earlier visits may exist in the agency’s own files.

Inspection history for Bright Minds Academy
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jun 23, 2026InspectionDeficiencies cited4Agency record
Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jan 21, 2025AssessmentDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Sep 26, 2023InspectionDeficiencies cited4Agency record
Sep 15, 2023ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Apr 27, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Apr 21, 2023ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Mar 28, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Mar 24, 2023ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Oct 27, 2022InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jul 18, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited3Agency record
Jun 7, 2022InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jun 3, 2022ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
May 28, 2022ReportDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Nov 16, 2021InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record

Violations

Text reproduced verbatim · Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation
How to read violations

Nearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.

Paperwork — records, postings, forms Standard — supervision, ratio, training Health & safety — direct risk to a child

Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.

Jun 23, 2026Inspection · 4 deficiencies cited
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

“Transportation vehicles purchased in 2023 and 2024 do not have the electronic child safety alarm installed.”

Corrected Jul 7, 2026
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

“Observed the diaper changing mat in the infant room torn. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as mat was replaced with a different mat.”

Corrected Jun 23, 2026
StandardState weight: Medium
746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

“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.”

Corrected Jun 26, 2026
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

“Observed a little tykes home with the small plastic window broken on top accessible to the children.”

Corrected Jun 23, 2026
Jan 21, 2025Assessment · 1 deficiency cited
PaperworkState weight: Medium Low
746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees

“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.”

Corrected Jan 31, 2025
Sep 26, 2023Inspection · 4 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

“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.”

Corrected Oct 6, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium
746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather

“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.”

Corrected Oct 6, 2023
PaperworkState weight: Medium Low
746.1329(b)(2) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Date

“Out of all staff files reviewed, none of the training certificates reviewed had the required date of the training. (NOTE: PIctures on file)”

Corrected Oct 6, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium
746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

“The operational policies (parent handbook) provided no informatin regarding procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.”

Corrected Oct 6, 2023
Jul 18, 2022Inspection · 3 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification

“This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current children's products annual certification.”

Corrected Jul 29, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

“This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have the most current Licensing inspection or investigation. NOTE: Facility has posted inspection conducted on 11/16/21.”

Corrected Jul 19, 2022
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

“This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current fire inspection.”

Corrected Aug 1, 2022
May 28, 2022Report · 1 deficiency cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times

“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, facility does not allow parents to have access inside the building to drop off or pick up children.”

Corrected Jul 15, 2022

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