Bright Minds Learning Center
A licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas 75233
2726 W Illinois Ave, Dallas, Texas 75233. (214) 330-0413.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas Workforce Commission on Nov 2, 2026.
- 33 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Dallas County: 2
- 11 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 22 inspections on record
- 2-Star Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
33 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 986 child care providers in Dallas County had 2.
22 inspections on record. The latest, on Jul 1, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control, at the inspection on Sep 5, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the inspection on Sep 5, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the inspection on Aug 8, 2025
8 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
33 deficiencies in 9 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2025. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Sep 5, 2025: inspection7 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The operation failed to exercise appropriate judgement by placing mouse traps inside the classroom environment. As a result, a child’s finger became caught in the trap, which led to an injury. This demonstrates a lapse in ensuring a safe and hazard-free environment for children.”
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“At the time of inspection documentaiton of current inspection is not available for revew.”
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Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.”
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Annual Sanitation Inspection
“At the time of inspection, documentation of current inspection is not available for review.”
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“At the time of inspection, the loose fill on the playground is not maintained at standard requirements.”
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Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“At the time of inspection, documentation is not available for review.”
Aug 8, 2025: inspection11 deficiencies
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“At the time of inspection documentation of current inspection is not available for review.”
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Director present-Minimum 75%
“At the time of inspection, the attendance report documents attendance less than the standard requirements.”
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Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.”
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Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“At the time of inspection, the sheets are not fiting snug on the mattresses.”
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Annual Sanitation Inspection
“At the time of inspection, documentation of current inspection is not available for review.”
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“At the time of inspection documentation is not available for review and are not posted in the classrooms.”
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“Two play structure’s seats on playground are broken, bolts are exposed.”
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“At the time of inspection, the loose fill on the playground is not maintained at standard requirements.”
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Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“At the time of inspection, certification documentaion was not available for review.”
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Children’s Records Maintained
“At the time of inspection, children’s records had not been updated.”
Aug 5, 2025: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The operation failed to exercise appropriate judgement by placing mouse traps inside the classroom environment. As a result, a child’s finger became caught in the trap, which led to an injury. This demonstrates a lapse in ensuring a safe and hazard-free environment for children.”
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“The operation placed sticky pads around the classroom, even though these items are designed to be kept out of children’s reach. A child’s shoes and another child’s hand became stuck to the pads, creating a safety concern.”
Jul 24, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“At the time of inspection outlets were not childproofed in two classrooms.”
Jul 21, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Director’s Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“The person left in charge does not have access to childrens’ files.”
Jul 17, 2025: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“The level of supervision is not consistent with physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of the children.”
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety
“The level of supervision is not meeting standards and is resulting in injuries to others.”
Jun 4, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Apr 12, 2025: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“During an investigation it was determined that caregivers are yelling at children in an inappropriate manner while at the operation.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the investigation there were concerns of cleaning and proper sanitation of the operation brought to the staff’s attention by parents.”
Jan 14, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
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Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation allegation. As a result of the investigation it was determined that a form of prohibited punishment was used by a caregiver with a child in care.”
Nov 25, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
“Water was not served with the provided lunch.”
Aug 30, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
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Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“A caregiver was observed using their personal electronic device while caring for children.”
Feb 2, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The initial fire inspection has not been conducted.”
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Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
“The operational policies does not have strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations.”
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Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
“The operational policies does not have information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.”
All 30 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 12, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Inspection | 11 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 19, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 16, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 5, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 6, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 15, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 14, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Mar 13, 2025.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 134 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 8 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 2-Star (the first of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 986 child care providers in Dallas County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 2; this one had 33.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Centro Child Development Center | 7 |
| Julia Muci | Not given |
| Bright Minds Learning Center This child care provider | 33 |
| From A to Z Daycare | 0 |
| Kids Concepts Child Development | 8 |
| Saint Christopher Montessori | 11 |
| Legacy Kids Academy | 0 |
| Hai Thi Vo | 1 |
| Richardson Isd Northwood Hills Elementary | 2 |
| Richardson Isd- Richardson Terrace Elementary | 5 |
| Richardson Isd O. Henry Elementary | 0 |
| Storytime Overnight Child Care Services LLC | 0 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 2, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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