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Bright Beginnings Learning Academy

22993 Briggs Coleman Rd, Harlingen, TX 785505.0· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
102
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$154
year first permitted
2019

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About

About Bright Beginnings Learning Academy

Bright Beginnings Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Harlingen, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 7, 2019, for up to 102 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: beginning at 6 weeks old through Pre-K 4
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
102 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Beginning at 6 weeks old through Pre-K 4
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Staff-to-child ratio6 weeks – 12 months: 4:1
StaffCaregivers trained in infant safety and developmental milestones
SafetyContactless sign-in with personal passcodes and pickup alerts, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity102 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Cameron County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$154
Home daycare$141

Toddler

Center$146
Home daycare$136

Preschool

Center$143
Home daycare$134

School age

Center$136
Home daycare$129

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
102 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1688053
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

      “A caregiver with more than 90 days of employment did complete pre-service training before being in charge of a group of children. The caregiver was missing 20 clock hours of pre-service training.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026

  2. Aug 31, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.301(6) - Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation

      “Facility changed hours of operation and Child Care Regulation Department was not notified.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2022

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Bright Beginnings Learning Academy

Is Bright Beginnings Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 7, 2019.

When was Bright Beginnings Learning Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Beginnings Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 1 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Bright Beginnings Learning Academy care for?

102, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Bright Beginnings Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bright Beginnings Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Beginnings Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 778-8351 to ask.

What is Bright Beginnings Learning Academy's phone number?

(956) 778-8351.

Where is Bright Beginnings Learning Academy?

22993 Briggs Coleman Rd, Harlingen, TX 78550. The nearest other daycare we list is Kinder Fun Academy 2 Inc DBA Discovery Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).