Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.76
- Local median
- 0.21
Bright Minds Academy
1201 E VAN BUREN AVE, Harlingen, TX 78550-7177
- Operation number:
- 1630575
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Cameron
- Capacity:
- 100
- License effective:
- February 22, 2017
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-05:45 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9564287011
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Bright Minds Academy from November 16, 2021 through July 2, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 23, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
2 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 9 local median in 78550
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 12%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 14%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.45
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 26, 2023January 21, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 26, 2023June 23, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- June 26, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 2, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
- Official code
- 746.4003(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Transportation vehicles purchased in 2023 and 2024 do not have the electronic child safety alarm installed.
- Correction deadline
- July 7, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 10, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
- Official code
- 746.5625(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Observed the diaper changing mat in the infant room torn. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as mat was replaced with a different mat.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
- Official code
- 746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Observed a little tykes home with the small plastic window broken on top accessible to the children.
- Correction deadline
- June 23, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 2, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
- Official code
- 746.4601(7)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- January 31, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 24, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
- Official code
- 746.303(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- October 6, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 1, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- October 6, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 1, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(18)(F)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The operational policies (parent handbook) provided no informatin regarding procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.
- Correction deadline
- October 6, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 1, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(30)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Out of all staff files reviewed, none of the training certificates reviewed had the required date of the training. (NOTE: PIctures on file)
- Correction deadline
- October 6, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 1, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
- Official code
- 746.1329(b)(2)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current children's products annual certification.
- Correction deadline
- July 29, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 746.4135(b)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- July 19, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
- Official code
- 746.401(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
- Correction deadline
- August 1, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
- Official code
- 746.5101(a)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- July 15, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
- Official code
- 746.201(7)
No recorded violations in this report