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Bright Minds Learning Center

624 N Alton Blvd, Alton, TX 78573
licensed capacity
42
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2012

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About

About Bright Minds Learning Center

Bright Minds Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Alton, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 15, 2012, for up to 42 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hours

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
42 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
Saturday7:00 AM to 6:00 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 capacity42 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Minds Learning Center 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 Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
42 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2012
License number
#1441246
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 30, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Transportation 1
  • Background checks 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. Jan 30, 2026Inspection3 rules 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.

      “A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. The training certificate available for review was for training completed in Standard First Aid.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “A caregiver caring for a group of children completed the pediatric CPR training online.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

      “A caregiver caring for a group of children did not complete the required 24 clock hours of pre-service training within 90 days of employment. The caregiver was missing 11 clock hours of pre-service training.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026

  2. Mar 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

      “The Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms and Parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers were missing from the transportation vehicle binder for two children being transported. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when copies of the required forms were obtained and placed in the transportation vehicle binders.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “A person who is provisionally eligible to be present at the operation with conditions was performing duties that violated a condition placed by the Centralized Background Check Unit.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025

  5. Feb 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “One out of four staff training records reviewed is missing trainings on the following topics: Hazardous Materials Food Allergies Administering Medications Emergency Preparedness Communicable Diseases”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2023

  9. Aug 2, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Two out four children's files review were not available for review at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “One out of four staff training records reviewed has a first and/CPR training that expired 9/14/2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There are cleaning products acceissble to children underneath the sink of the children's restroom. Changing mats in the infant and toddler room have tears.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Four staff files were reviewed. One file is missing copy of high school diploma/ged or equivalent and a second file is missing 16 hours of pre-service training.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 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 Learning Center

Is Bright Minds Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 15, 2012.

When was Bright Minds Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 30, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Minds Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 7 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 Learning Center care for?

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

Does Bright Minds Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Minds Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Minds Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 424-7360 to ask.

What is Bright Minds Learning Center's phone number?

(956) 424-7360.

Where is Bright Minds Learning Center?

624 N Alton Blvd, Alton, TX 78573.

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