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4535 Van Winkle Dr, Amarillo, TX
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| 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 | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 28, 2019.
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.
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.
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 418-2070 to ask.
(806) 418-2070.
7601 Golden Pond Pl Bldg 4, Amarillo, TX 79121. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose of Amarillo Southwest, 0.2 miles away.