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Bright Minds Academy at Canyon Drive

4407 Canyon Dr, Amarillo, TX 791103.5· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
83
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$147
year first permitted
2022

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About Bright Minds Academy at Canyon Drive

Bright Minds Academy at Canyon Drive is a licensed child care center in Amarillo, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 12, 2022, for up to 83 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 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.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyBilingual program

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
83 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachBilingual / immersion (English and Spanish)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity83 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Minds Academy at Canyon Drive has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Randall 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.
Randall County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Minds Academy at Canyon Drive

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
83 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1738881
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)

      “The multi child tricycle ride located on the playground does not have the required 6 feet of use zone between it and the concrete sidewalk.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025

  7. Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The merry go round that requires 6 inches of loose fill in the fall zone has less than an inch of loose fill. Additionally, the anchoring devices of the merry go round are exposed and not covered due to the lack of loose fill.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023

  10. Jun 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Mar 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “The director did not have current CPR and First Aid training as it expired on 2/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2023

  2. Dec 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge

      “Initially, during this inspection, the director was not present and all the staff were not aware that director was not present.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2022

  4. Nov 8, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 16, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checksMedium risk

      745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

      “An employee that has not been employed for two week was still listed on the operation's employee list. **The director corrected this at inspection when the individual was inactivated using the provider portal account.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Four staff files were reviewed. One staff file was missing a high school diploma and a photo identification. Three staff files were missing the affidavit of employment. **The operation corrected the photo identification that was not in file when the employee's driver's license was copied and a copy place in the file. The director is also a notarizer and completed one affidavit of employment during inspection but two continue to be incomplete at this time.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “A child file was missing the information for the emergency medical authorization section for a child enrolled in care. Additionally, this child was missing a parent signature for the health statement information section.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022

  7. Jul 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One child's file was reviewed and did not have any immunizations in file. *This was corrected at inspection by the director and it is in file.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. May 4, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 21, 2022InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Bright Minds Academy at Canyon Drive

Is Bright Minds Academy at Canyon Drive licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 12, 2022.

When was Bright Minds Academy at Canyon Drive last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Minds Academy at Canyon Drive 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 Minds Academy at Canyon Drive care for?

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

Does Bright Minds Academy at Canyon Drive accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Minds Academy at Canyon Drive'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 Canyon Drive cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 803-3312 to ask.

What is Bright Minds Academy at Canyon Drive's phone number?

(806) 803-3312.

Where is Bright Minds Academy at Canyon Drive?

4407 Canyon Dr, Amarillo, TX 79110. The nearest other daycare we list is Night and Day Care and Play, 0.3 miles away.

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