Bright Minds Academy at Golden Pond
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
14 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
February 24, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 1, 2026
- Provider
- Bright Minds Academy at Golden Pond
- License number
- 1676411
- Location
- 7601 GOLDEN POND PL BLDG 4, Amarillo, TX 79121
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- C (Average), score 72.0/100
- Inspection record
- 14 inspections, last inspected February 24, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
16
Total Violations
Feb 24, 2026
Last Inspection
136
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (16)
A child in care who had a listed diagnosed food allergy did not have a complete food allergy in file when reviewed as it was missing the doctor signature.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-12
The background check validation list has not been validated and there were individuals listed that have been terminated from the operation for abouth a month, which is longer than seven days of them leaving.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A child in care who had a listed diagnosed food allergy did not have a complete food allergy in file when reviewed as it was missing the doctor signature.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-12
The background check validation list has not been validated and there were individuals listed that have been terminated from the operation for abouth a month, which is longer than seven days of them leaving.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the staff were unaware of the on-going activities and lacked auditory and visual awareness of a child they were responsible for when the child left the classroom to the outdoor space area. The door closed behind the child after entering the outdoor space. Additionally, the child was discovered by another staff member whom made the caregivers responsible for this child, aware that the child was missing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-26
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the staff were unaware of the on-going activities and lacked auditory and visual awareness of a child they were responsible for when the child left the classroom to the outdoor space area. The door closed behind the child after entering the outdoor space. Additionally, the child was discovered by another staff member whom made the caregivers responsible for this child, aware that the child was missing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-26
Four of the ten children's records reviewed did not have a completed section regarding the name, address, or phone number of their physician or emergency care facility.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
In two classrooms at the operation, bottles of bleach spray are in cabinets that are accessible to children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-23
Four of the ten children's records reviewed did not have a completed section regarding the name, address, or phone number of their physician or emergency care facility.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
In two classrooms at the operation, bottles of bleach spray are in cabinets that are accessible to children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-23
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation has been using a building that has not been approved or permitted by Child Care Regulation for staff functions/trainings and for children to participate in physical activities when the weather is cold outside.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-03
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not supervise a child when the child left the classroom and into the main hallway as the caregiver did not have auditory or visual awareness and also was not aware of the child's activities.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation has been using a building that has not been approved or permitted by Child Care Regulation for staff functions/trainings and for children to participate in physical activities when the weather is cold outside.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-03
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not supervise a child when the child left the classroom and into the main hallway as the caregiver did not have auditory or visual awareness and also was not aware of the child's activities.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14
The operation did not notify Licensing of a communicable disease within the required two day timeframe.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-30
The operation did not notify Licensing of a communicable disease within the required two day timeframe.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-30
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bright Minds Academy at Golden Pond's safety grade?
Bright Minds Academy at Golden Pond has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 72.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Bright Minds Academy at Golden Pond have?
Bright Minds Academy at Golden Pond has 16 total violations on record, including 10 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Bright Minds Academy at Golden Pond last inspected?
Bright Minds Academy at Golden Pond was last inspected on February 24, 2026.