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Bright Minds Academy

702 E Expy 83, Pharr, TX 785775.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
41
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2015
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About Bright Minds Academy

Bright Minds Academy is a licensed child care center in Pharr, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 19, 2015, for up to 41 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 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 subsidyWeekend hoursOpen until 8 PM

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
41 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday7:30 AM to 8:00 PM
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity41 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 Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 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.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$124

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$120

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

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
41 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1550014
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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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  1. Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

      “Staff files were reviewed the pre employment affidavit was missing for each staff member. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection, the pre employment affidavits were filled out and placed in each staff file.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Oct 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Two out of the three employee records that were reviewed are pending 2 or more trainings required for HASA purposes.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2023

  5. Oct 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “Staff files were reviewed 1 out of the 4 records did not have their current First Aid and CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2022

  6. Dec 1, 2021InspectionNo 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

Is Bright Minds Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 19, 2015.

When was Bright Minds Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Minds Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 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 care for?

41, 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 Saturday, 7:30 AM to 8:00 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) 502-5555 to ask.

What is Bright Minds Academy's phone number?

(956) 502-5555.

Where is Bright Minds Academy?

702 E Expy 83, Pharr, TX 78577. The nearest other daycare we list is Cisneros Day Care Center, 0.4 miles away.

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