Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.1
- Local median
- 0.55
Bright Minds Learning Center
2726 W ILLINOIS AVE, Dallas, TX 75233-1004
- Operation number:
- 1791518
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Dallas
- Capacity:
- 134
- License effective:
- March 13, 2025
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 2143300413
- Email:
- leadership@thebmlc.com
- Website:
- https://www.thebmlc.com
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 30 available inspections for Bright Minds Learning Center from February 2, 2024 through July 1, 2026.
12 inspections recorded violations, with 33 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 5, 2025 and involved child guidance.
That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.
Four later inspections, from October 13, 2025 through July 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 30
- Recorded violations
- 33
- Higher-concern violations
- 27
- Repeated topics
- 7
5 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
30 total inspections vs 11 local median in Dallas
Compared to 344 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 37%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 7
- Local average
- 1.07
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
February 2, 2024August 8, 2025September 5, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
August 8, 2025September 5, 2025Child guidance
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 2, 2024January 14, 2025April 12, 2025August 5, 2025September 5, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
November 25, 2024April 12, 2025August 8, 2025September 5, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
August 30, 2024June 4, 2025July 17, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 24, 2025August 5, 2025August 8, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 2, 2024July 21, 2025August 8, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection, documentation of current inspection is not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- October 1, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection, the loose fill on the playground is not maintained at standard requirements.
- Correction deadline
- October 1, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
- Official code
- 746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection documentaiton of current inspection is not available for revew.
- Correction deadline
- October 1, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- October 1, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection, documentation is not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- October 1, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- October 1, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
- Official code
- 746.1311(d)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- October 1, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
- Official code
- 746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection, the loose fill on the playground is not maintained at standard requirements.
- Correction deadline
- August 22, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
- Official code
- 746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Two play structure's seats on playground are broken, bolts are exposed.
- Correction deadline
- August 22, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
- Official code
- 746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection documentation is not available for review and are not posted in the classrooms.
- Correction deadline
- August 22, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
- Official code
- 746.3819
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection, children's records had not been updated.
- Correction deadline
- August 22, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
- Official code
- 746.603(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- August 22, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
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: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection, the attendance report documents attendance less than the standard requirements.
- Correction deadline
- August 22, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
- Official code
- 746.1011(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- August 22, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
- Official code
- 746.1311(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection, certification documentaion was not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- August 22, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection, documentation of current inspection is not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- August 22, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection documentation of current inspection is not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- August 22, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection, the sheets are not fiting snug on the mattresses.
- Correction deadline
- August 22, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
- Official code
- 746.2409(a)(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- September 3, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- September 3, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
- Official code
- 746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection outlets were not childproofed in two classrooms.
- Correction deadline
- July 24, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 1, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
- Official code
- 746.3701(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The person left in charge does not have access to childrens' files.
- Correction deadline
- July 21, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 24, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
- Official code
- 746.1013(a)(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The level of supervision is not meeting standards and is resulting in injuries to others.
- Correction deadline
- August 22, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(5)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The level of supervision is not consistent with physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of the children.
- Correction deadline
- August 22, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(4)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Correction deadline
- June 26, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 27, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(4)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- During an investigation it was determined that caregivers are yelling at children in an inappropriate manner while at the operation.
- Correction deadline
- April 30, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 5, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
- Official code
- 746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- During the investigation there were concerns of cleaning and proper sanitation of the operation brought to the staff's attention by parents.
- Correction deadline
- April 30, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 5, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- February 11, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 27, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
- Official code
- 746.2805
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Water was not served with the provided lunch.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
- Official code
- 746.3301(f)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A caregiver was observed using their personal electronic device while caring for children.
- Correction deadline
- September 6, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 24, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
- Official code
- 746.1203(3)(D)
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: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The operational policies does not have strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 16, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(26)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operational policies does not have information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.
- Correction deadline
- February 27, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 6, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(28)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The initial fire inspection has not been conducted.
- Correction deadline
- February 23, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 16, 2024
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)