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Childcare center · Harlingen, TX
Bright Minds Academy
A licensed child care center in Harlingen, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 1201 E VAN BUREN AVE, Harlingen, TX 78550
County: Cameron County
Phone: (956) 428-7011
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 100 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1630575
Permit: Full Permit, issued February 22, 2017
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 4 inspections
- 1 assessment
- 5 citations from these visits (risk level: High 2, Medium High 1, Medium 1, Medium Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from November 16, 2021 to July 2, 2026, newest first: 17 visits and 13 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
July 2, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 23, 2026 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 26, 2026 · Correction verified: July 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 7, 2026 · Correction verified: July 10, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Transportation vehicles purchased in 2023 and 2024 do not have the electronic child safety alarm installed.
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed the diaper changing mat in the infant room torn. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as mat was replaced with a different mat.
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 23, 2026 · Correction verified: July 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed a little tykes home with the small plastic window broken on top accessible to the children.
August 21, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 21, 2025 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 31, 2025 · Correction verified: January 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
August 22, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 26, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2023 · Correction verified: November 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policies (parent handbook) provided no informatin regarding procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.
746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2023 · Correction verified: November 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Out of all staff files reviewed, none of the training certificates reviewed had the required date of the training. (NOTE: PIctures on file)
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2023 · Correction verified: November 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2023 · Correction verified: November 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
September 15, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
April 27, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 21, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
March 28, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 24, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
October 27, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 18, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 19, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 1, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 29, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current children's products annual certification.
June 7, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
June 3, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
May 28, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 15, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
November 16, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.