Bright Minds Academy

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Harlingen / Cameron / 78550
Street address: 1201 E Van Buren Ave
Phone: (956) 428-7011
Capacity: 100
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-05:45 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 22, 2017
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 4 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated July 2, 2026.

The same records list 5 cited deficiencies dated January 21, 2025 to June 23, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 1 Medium High, 1 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 4 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 4 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 5 cited deficiencies for Bright Minds Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 1 Medium High, 1 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 4 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-02.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	2
Medium High	1
Medium	1
Medium Low	1
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-06-23 · 746.5625(a) · High

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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-07

2026-06-23 · 746.4003(a) · Medium

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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-26

2026-06-23 · 746.4601(7) · High

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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-23

Full citation history from HHSC (13)

2026-06-23 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-06-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Observed the diaper changing mat in the infant room torn. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as mat was replaced with a different mat.
2026-06-23 · 746.4601(7) · High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-23. Correction verified: 2026-07-02.
Observed a little tykes home with the small plastic window broken on top accessible to the children.
2026-06-23 · 746.4003(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-26. Correction verified: 2026-07-02.
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.
2026-06-23 · 746.5625(a) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-07. Correction verified: 2026-07-10.
Transportation vehicles purchased in 2023 and 2024 do not have the electronic child safety alarm installed.
2025-01-21 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-31. Correction verified: 2025-01-24.
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.
2023-09-26 · 746.501(a)(18)(F) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-06. Correction verified: 2023-11-01.
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.
2023-09-26 · 746.501(a)(30) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-06. Correction verified: 2023-11-01.
The operational policies (parent handbook) provided no informatin regarding procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.
2023-09-26 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-06. Correction verified: 2023-11-01.
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.
2023-09-26 · 746.1329(b)(2) · Medium Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-06. Correction verified: 2023-11-01.
Out of all staff files reviewed, none of the training certificates reviewed had the required date of the training. (NOTE: PIctures on file)
2022-07-18 · 746.401(2) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-19. Correction verified: 2022-07-18.
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.
2022-07-18 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-29. Correction verified: 2022-07-18.
This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current children's products annual certification.
2022-07-18 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-01. Correction verified: 2022-07-18.
This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
2022-05-28 · 746.201(7) · Medium
Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-15. Correction verified: 2022-07-18.
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.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1250951

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.