Bright Minds Academy

1201 E VAN BUREN AVE, Harlingen, TX 78550Open
F

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

F
Poor54.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety70/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance20/100

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)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 21, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 21, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 21, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 21, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1329(b)(2)Sep 26, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(F)Sep 26, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(30)Sep 26, 2023

The operational policies (parent handbook) provided no informatin regarding procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Sep 26, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Sep 26, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1329(b)(2)Sep 26, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Sep 26, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(30)Sep 26, 2023

The operational policies (parent handbook) provided no informatin regarding procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1329(b)(2)Sep 26, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(F)Sep 26, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Sep 26, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1329(b)(2)Sep 26, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(30)Sep 26, 2023

The operational policies (parent handbook) provided no informatin regarding procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(F)Sep 26, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(30)Sep 26, 2023

The operational policies (parent handbook) provided no informatin regarding procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(F)Sep 26, 2023

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jul 18, 2022

This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jul 18, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Jul 18, 2022

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jul 18, 2022

This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jul 18, 2022

This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jul 18, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Jul 18, 2022

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jul 18, 2022

This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jul 18, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Jul 18, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jul 18, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Jul 18, 2022

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.201(7)May 28, 2022

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.201(7)May 28, 2022

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.201(7)May 28, 2022

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.201(7)May 28, 2022

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.

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