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Brighter Minds Day School

1017 W Byrd Blvd, Universal City, TX 781484.4· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
102
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2023
Call (210) 659-2381Directions

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About Brighter Minds Day School

Brighter Minds Day School is a licensed child care center in Universal City, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 19, 2023, for up to 102 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
102 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity102 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Brighter Minds Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bexar County has a median price of $171 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.
Bexar County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$171
Home daycare$154

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$148

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$149
Home daycare$139

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 Brighter Minds Day School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
102 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1780717
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 5, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 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 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The loose fill at the base of the sides of the big playground did not reach the required depth. The depth was 1 inch.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Three infant feeding plans had not been updated since November.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025

  3. Dec 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Two of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunizations in their file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Three of ten children's records did not contain a health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025

  4. Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 7, 2023InspectionNo 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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Daughn Ynman

Universal City, TX 78148 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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FAQ

Questions about Brighter Minds Day School

Is Brighter Minds Day School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 19, 2023.

When was Brighter Minds Day School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brighter Minds Day School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Brighter Minds Day School care for?

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

Does Brighter Minds Day School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Brighter Minds Day School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Brighter Minds Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 659-2381 to ask.

What is Brighter Minds Day School's phone number?

(210) 659-2381.

Where is Brighter Minds Day School?

1017 W Byrd Blvd, Universal City, TX 78148. The nearest other daycare we list is Daughn Ynman, 0.5 miles away.

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