Bright Minds Academy
Licensed Center · Harlingen, Cameron County, TX · Operation No. 1630575
Bright Minds Academy holds a Full Permit issued February 22, 2017. In the state's 60-month public window it has 11 inspections on record with 13 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
February 22, 2017
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
100 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1201 E Van Buren Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550-7177
The 60-month record
11
Inspections
1
Assessments
1
Self reports
13
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 1 · Medium 7 · Medium Low 2 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Inspection | 4 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Assessment | 1 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Inspection | 4 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2022 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jun 7, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| May 28, 2022 | Report | 1 |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
June 23, 2026 Standard § 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: June 26, 2026
June 23, 2026 Standard § 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Observed the diaper changing mat in the infant room torn. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as mat was replaced with a different mat.
Corrected: June 23, 2026
June 23, 2026 Standard § 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
High Verbatim from the agency record
Transportation vehicles purchased in 2023 and 2024 do not have the electronic child safety alarm installed.
Corrected: July 7, 2026
June 23, 2026 Standard § 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
High Verbatim from the agency record
Observed a little tykes home with the small plastic window broken on top accessible to the children.
Corrected: June 23, 2026
January 21, 2025 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
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: January 31, 2025
September 26, 2023 Standard § 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies (parent handbook) provided no informatin regarding procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.
Corrected: October 6, 2023
September 26, 2023 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: October 6, 2023
September 26, 2023 Standard § 746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Out of all staff files reviewed, none of the training certificates reviewed had the required date of the training. (NOTE: PIctures on file)
Corrected: October 6, 2023
September 26, 2023 Standard § 746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: October 6, 2023
July 18, 2022 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
Corrected: August 1, 2022
July 18, 2022 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current children's products annual certification.
Corrected: July 29, 2022
July 18, 2022 Standard § 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: July 19, 2022
May 28, 2022 Standard § 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: July 15, 2022
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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