# Bright Minds Academy Bright Minds Academy is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Harlingen, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 100 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 1201 E Van Buren Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 100 - License/permit: 1630575 - Operator: not published - Phone: (956) 428-7011 - Hours: 07:00 AM-05:45 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1250951 ## Inspection record 13 findings across 17 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-11-16 to 2026-07-02); 4 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-06-23 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-07-02: 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. (§746.4003(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4003-a)) - 2026-06-23 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2026-07-02: 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. (§746.4601(7); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4601-7)) - 2026-06-23 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§746.3503(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3503-a)) - 2026-06-23 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2026-07-10: 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. (§746.5625(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5625-a)) - 2025-01-21 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-low risk, Correction verified 2025-01-24: 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. (§746.303(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-303-b)) - 2023-09-26 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-11-01: 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. (§746.501(a)(18)(F); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-18-f)) - 2023-09-26 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-11-01: 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. (§746.501(a)(30); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-30)) - 2023-09-26 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-11-01: 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. (§746.501(a)(18); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-18)) - 2023-09-26 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-low risk, Correction verified 2023-11-01: 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) (§746.1329(b)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1329-b-2)) - 2022-07-18 — Fire safety & emergency drills, High risk, Correction verified 2022-07-18: 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. (§746.5101(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5101-a)) - 2022-07-18 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-07-18: 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. (§746.4135(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4135-b)) - 2022-07-18 — Records, permits & program, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-07-18: 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. (§746.401(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-401-2)) - 2022-05-28 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-07-18: Operation Open to Parents At All Times: 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. (§746.201(7); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-201-7)) ## Nearby programs - [St. Anthonys Eagles' Nest](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1436433) — 0.22 km, capacity 25 - [Play and Learn Day Care Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-302913) — 0.56 km, capacity 90 - [Harlingen Child Development Center, LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1212361) — 0.65 km, capacity 95 - [Jellybeans Educational Daycare Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-305944) — 0.68 km, capacity 59 - [Discoveryland Daycare](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-848209) — 0.7 km, capacity 43 - [Valley Learning Center for Kids](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-322457) — 0.78 km, capacity 105 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1250951 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1250951 - us_census_geocoder record 1201 E VAN BUREN AVE|HARLINGEN|TX|78550 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1630575 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1630575 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-apvz_ei88.qq5i (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1630575 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 05006-0394 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=05006-0394 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1250951 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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