Bright Minds Academy
Bright Minds Academy is a licensed child care center in Harlingen, TX, licensed for up to 100 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (4 of 13). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #33 of 37 centers in Harlingen and better than 33% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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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.
Observed a little tykes home with the small plastic window broken on top accessible to the children.
Transportation vehicles purchased in 2023 and 2024 do not have the electronic child safety alarm installed.
Observed the diaper changing mat in the infant room torn. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as mat was replaced with a different mat.
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.
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.
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.
The operational policies (parent handbook) provided no informatin regarding procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.
Out of all staff files reviewed, none of the training certificates reviewed had the required date of the training. (NOTE: PIctures on file)
This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current children's products annual certification.
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.
This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
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.
About this center
Common questions
Does Bright Minds Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Bright Minds Academy’s hours?
7 AM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Bright Minds Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Bright Minds Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 23, 2026: “Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Bright Minds Academy compare with other daycares in Harlingen?
It is #33 of 37 centers in Harlingen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 33% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Bright Minds Academy last inspected?
Jul 2, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1630575 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.