Magic Kingdom Learning Center
1422 Ball St, Harlingen, TX
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Bright Minds Academy
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About Bright Minds Academy
Bright Minds Academy is a licensed child care center in Harlingen, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 22, 2017, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Minds 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Minds Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1630575
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Transportation 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 23, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
“Observed a little tykes home with the small plastic window broken on top accessible to the children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“The first aid kits in both transportation vehicles were incomplete. Vehicle #1 was missing a thermometer and scissors and Vehicle #2 was missing Antiseptic solution or wipes.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“Observed the diaper changing mat in the infant room torn. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as mat was replaced with a different mat.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“Transportation vehicles purchased in 2023 and 2024 do not have the electronic child safety alarm installed.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026
- Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
- Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 26, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operation policies (parent handbook) does not provide any information regarding the benefits of physical activity and outdoor play, duration of the physical activity, type of activity, each setting in which your program will take place, the recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to particiapte freely.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2023
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
“The operational policies (parent handbook) does not provide any information regarding extreme weather conditions that would prohibit or limit outdoor play or a plan to ensure that physical activities occurs on days when extreme weather may limit play.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2023
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The operational policies (parent handbook) provided no informatin regarding procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2023
746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
“Out of all staff files reviewed, none of the training certificates reviewed had the required date of the training. (NOTE: PIctures on file)”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2023
- Sep 15, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
- Mar 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 18, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have a current children's products annual certification.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“This deficiency was observed during the follow up inspection: Facility does not have the most current Licensing inspection or investigation. NOTE: Facility has posted inspection conducted on 11/16/21.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
- Jun 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2022VisitNo rules cited
May 28, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, facility does not allow parents to have access inside the building to drop off or pick up children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
- Nov 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Minds Academy
Is Bright Minds Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 22, 2017.
When was Bright Minds Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Minds Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 5 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 care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bright Minds Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Minds Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Minds Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 428-7011 to ask.
What is Bright Minds Academy's phone number?
(956) 428-7011.
Where is Bright Minds Academy?
1201 E Van Buren Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Anthonys Eagles' Nest, 0.1 miles away.