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Bright Minds Academy at Golden Pond

7601 Golden Pond Pl Bldg 4, Amarillo, TX 791214.2· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
136
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$147
year first permitted
2019

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About Bright Minds Academy at Golden Pond

Bright Minds Academy at Golden Pond is a licensed child care center in Amarillo, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 28, 2019, for up to 136 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. 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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
136 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot 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 capacity136 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Minds Academy at Golden Pond 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 Golden Pond

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
136 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1676411
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 4 visits

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. Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 5, 2023Inspection2 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

      “The background check validation list has not been validated and there were individuals listed that have been terminated from the operation for abouth a month, which is longer than seven days of them leaving.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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 doctor signature.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2023

  6. May 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 4, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the staff were unaware of the on-going activities and lacked auditory and visual awareness of a child they were responsible for when the child left the classroom to the outdoor space area. The door closed behind the child after entering the outdoor space. Additionally, the child was discovered by another staff member whom made the caregivers responsible for this child, aware that the child was missing.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023

  8. Jun 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 23, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “Four of the ten children's records reviewed did not have a completed section regarding the name, address, or phone number of their physician or emergency care facility.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “In two classrooms at the operation, bottles of bleach spray are in cabinets that are accessible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2022

  10. Mar 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jan 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 5, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not supervise a child when the child left the classroom and into the main hallway as the caregiver did not have auditory or visual awareness and also was not aware of the child's activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space

      “Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation has been using a building that has not been approved or permitted by Child Care Regulation for staff functions/trainings and for children to participate in physical activities when the weather is cold outside.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2022

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 Golden Pond

Is Bright Minds Academy at Golden Pond licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 28, 2019.

When was Bright Minds Academy at Golden Pond last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Minds Academy at Golden Pond had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 4 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Golden Pond care for?

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

Does Bright Minds Academy at Golden Pond accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Minds Academy at Golden Pond'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 Golden Pond cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 418-2070 to ask.

What is Bright Minds Academy at Golden Pond's phone number?

(806) 418-2070.

Where is Bright Minds Academy at Golden Pond?

7601 Golden Pond Pl Bldg 4, Amarillo, TX 79121. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose of Amarillo Southwest, 0.2 miles away.

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