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Bright Minds Learning Center

624 N ALTON BLVD, Alton, TX 78573-0864

Operation number:
1441246
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hidalgo
Capacity:
42
License effective:
November 15, 2012
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Phone:
9564247360
Email:
brightminds12@yahoo.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for Bright Minds Learning Center from August 24, 2021 through January 30, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 30, 2026 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78573

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.18
Local median
1.35

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
45%
Local median
43%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
55%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.81

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not complete the required 24 clock hours of pre-service training within 90 days of employment. The caregiver was missing 11 clock hours of pre-service training.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. The training certificate available for review was for training completed in Standard First Aid.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver caring for a group of children completed the pediatric CPR training online.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms and Parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers were missing from the transportation vehicle binder for two children being transported. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when copies of the required forms were obtained and placed in the transportation vehicle binders.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A person who is provisionally eligible to be present at the operation with conditions was performing duties that violated a condition placed by the Centralized Background Check Unit.
Correction deadline
February 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of four staff training records reviewed is missing trainings on the following topics: Hazardous Materials Food Allergies Administering Medications Emergency Preparedness Communicable Diseases
Correction deadline
June 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of four staff training records reviewed has a first and/CPR training that expired 9/14/2021.
Correction deadline
August 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two out four children's files review were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Four staff files were reviewed. One file is missing copy of high school diploma/ged or equivalent and a second file is missing 16 hours of pre-service training.
Correction deadline
August 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There are cleaning products acceissble to children underneath the sink of the children's restroom. Changing mats in the infant and toddler room have tears.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two exit doors in the operation were locked.
Correction deadline
August 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Official code
746.5209(c)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Director did not have the following annual required training topics: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma ; (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3)Understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction deadline
August 30, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed asleep on a bouncer/craddle.
Correction deadline
August 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426