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Licensed center · Harlingen, TX

Bright Minds Academy

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
  • Capacity 100
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation

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1201 E Van Buren Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550 Map and directions
Hours
7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
100 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
12 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
ThursdayToday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 100 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Transportation to and from school

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Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit
On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
Operation number
1630575
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
February 2017
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

11 inspections on record, most recent Jul 2, 2026. 5 of 17 visits and reports cited a standard. 5 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jun 23, 2026Inspection4 standards cited
    • 746.4003(a)Texas HHSC risk level: 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.

      Corrected Jun 26, 2026

    • 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      Observed the diaper changing mat in the infant room torn. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as mat was replaced with a different mat.

      Corrected Jun 23, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4601(7)Texas HHSC risk level: 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.

      Corrected Jun 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5625(a)Texas HHSC risk level: 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.

      Corrected Jul 7, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 standard cited
    • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Report Number of Employees

      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 Jan 31, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Sep 26, 2023Inspection4 standards cited
    • 746.501(a)(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      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 Oct 6, 2023

    • 746.501(a)(30)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

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

      Corrected Oct 6, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1329(b)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Documentation of Training Requirements - Date

      Out of all staff files reviewed, none of the training certificates reviewed had the required date of the training. (NOTE: PIctures on file)

      Corrected Oct 6, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.501(a)(18)(F)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather

      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 Oct 6, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 15, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Apr 27, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Apr 21, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Mar 28, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Mar 24, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Oct 27, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jul 18, 2022Inspection3 standards cited
    • 746.401(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

      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 Jul 19, 2022

    • 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Products- Annual Certification

      This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current children's products annual certification.

      Corrected Jul 29, 2022

    • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

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

      Corrected Aug 1, 2022

  • Jun 7, 2022InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

13 standards cited across 11 inspections, most recently Jul 2, 2026. All 13 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High323%
  • Medium High18%
  • Medium754%
  • Medium Low215%
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
8 of 11 shown
Corrected at the visit
1 of 13 findings, 12 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Jun 23, 2026, 1 clean visit since

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

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