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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- 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
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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
Location and nearby daycares
1201 E Van Buren Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550 · Cameron County · 35 licensed daycares in 78550
Capacity rank 10 of 35 in this ZIP
Nearest daycares
- Play And Learn Day Care Center0.3 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Harlingen Child Development Center, LLC0.4 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Jellybeans Educational Daycare Center0.4 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Discoveryland Daycare0.4 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Valley Learning Center For Kids0.4 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Journey Preschool0.5 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
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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
- 746.4003(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- 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
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
- 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
- 746.501(a)(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- 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
- 746.401(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- 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.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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