Bright Minds Academy
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
30 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
August 21, 2025
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 3, 2026
- Provider
- Bright Minds Academy
- License number
- 1630575
- Location
- 1201 E VAN BUREN AVE, Harlingen, TX 78550
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 54.0/100
- Inspection record
- 30 inspections, last inspected August 21, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
36
Total Violations
Aug 21, 2025
Last Inspection
100
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (36)
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
Out of all staff files reviewed, none of the training certificates reviewed had the required date of the training. (NOTE: PIctures on file)
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
The operational policies (parent handbook) provided no informatin regarding procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
Out of all staff files reviewed, none of the training certificates reviewed had the required date of the training. (NOTE: PIctures on file)
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
The operational policies (parent handbook) provided no informatin regarding procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
Out of all staff files reviewed, none of the training certificates reviewed had the required date of the training. (NOTE: PIctures on file)
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
Out of all staff files reviewed, none of the training certificates reviewed had the required date of the training. (NOTE: PIctures on file)
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
The operational policies (parent handbook) provided no informatin regarding procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
The operational policies (parent handbook) provided no informatin regarding procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-01
This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current children's products annual certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-29
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-19
This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-01
This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-01
This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current children's products annual certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-29
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-19
This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-01
This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current children's products annual certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-29
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-19
This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current children's products annual certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-29
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-15
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-15
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-15
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-15
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bright Minds Academy's safety grade?
Bright Minds Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 54.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Bright Minds Academy have?
Bright Minds Academy has 36 total violations on record, including 4 critical, 32 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Bright Minds Academy last inspected?
Bright Minds Academy was last inspected on August 21, 2025.