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Bright Minds Academy at Bushland
- licensed capacity
- 75
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $147
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Bright Minds Academy at Bushland
Bright Minds Academy at Bushland is a licensed child care center in Amarillo, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 10, 2021, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyBilingual program
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (English and Spanish) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Minds Academy at Bushland has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Potter County has a median price of $147 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.
Infant
Center$147
Home daycare$134
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$129
Preschool
Center$136
Home daycare$127
School age
Center$129
Home daycare$122
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Minds Academy at Bushland
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1724321
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Two staff were missing all the required health topics within their previous training year.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
“There were two epi-pens that were not in the original container so the epi pens lacked vital information including the name of the children's full name who the epi pen belongs to and one was expired.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Jun 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“A child who has known allergic reactions to different foods does not have a food allergy plan on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
- Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, parents were not notified of less serious injuries that occurred by pick up time as required by the minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
- Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, children have been disciplined by yelling by staff.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
- Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
Sep 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“A child in care who had a listed diagnosed food allergy did not have a complete food allergy in file when reviewed as it was missing the parent signature.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
- Nov 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 7, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 26, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Minds Academy at Bushland
Is Bright Minds Academy at Bushland licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 10, 2021.
When was Bright Minds Academy at Bushland last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Minds Academy at Bushland had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Minds Academy at Bushland care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bright Minds Academy at Bushland accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Minds Academy at Bushland's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Minds Academy at Bushland cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 349-1896 to ask.
What is Bright Minds Academy at Bushland's phone number?
(806) 349-1896.
Where is Bright Minds Academy at Bushland?
18841 19th St, Amarillo, TX 79124. The nearest other daycare we list is Lane Day School, 4.6 miles away.