Bright Minds Academy At Golden Pond
7601 GOLDEN POND PL BLDG 4, Amarillo, TX 79121 · Randall County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 136
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jessica Lopez
- Phone
- (806) 418-2070
- Regulated since
- Jan 28, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1309557 · number 1676411
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 8 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The background check validation list has not been validated and there were individuals listed that have been terminated from the operation for abouth a month, which is longer than seven days of them leaving.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-05.
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Food & allergies
A child in care who had a listed diagnosed food allergy did not have a complete food allergy in file when reviewed as it was missing the doctor signature.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-12.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The background check validation list has not been validated and there were individuals listed that have been terminated from the operation for abouth a month, which is longer than seven days of them leaving.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-05.
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Food & allergies
A child in care who had a listed diagnosed food allergy did not have a complete food allergy in file when reviewed as it was missing the doctor signature.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 4, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the staff were unaware of the on-going activities and lacked auditory and visual awareness of a child they were responsible for when the child left the classroom to the outdoor space area. The door closed behind the child after entering the outdoor space. Additionally, the child was discovered by another staff member whom made the caregivers responsible for this child, aware that the child was missing.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-06-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 4, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the staff were unaware of the on-going activities and lacked auditory and visual awareness of a child they were responsible for when the child left the classroom to the outdoor space area. The door closed behind the child after entering the outdoor space. Additionally, the child was discovered by another staff member whom made the caregivers responsible for this child, aware that the child was missing.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In two classrooms at the operation, bottles of bleach spray are in cabinets that are accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-23. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
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Safety & premises
Four of the ten children's records reviewed did not have a completed section regarding the name, address, or phone number of their physician or emergency care facility.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-27. Correction verified 2022-06-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jun 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In two classrooms at the operation, bottles of bleach spray are in cabinets that are accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-23. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
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Safety & premises
Four of the ten children's records reviewed did not have a completed section regarding the name, address, or phone number of their physician or emergency care facility.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-27. Correction verified 2022-06-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Mar 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not supervise a child when the child left the classroom and into the main hallway as the caregiver did not have auditory or visual awareness and also was not aware of the child's activities.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-03-28.
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Staff background & training
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation has been using a building that has not been approved or permitted by Child Care Regulation for staff functions/trainings and for children to participate in physical activities when the weather is cold outside.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-03. Correction verified 2022-02-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not supervise a child when the child left the classroom and into the main hallway as the caregiver did not have auditory or visual awareness and also was not aware of the child's activities.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-03-28.
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Staff background & training
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation has been using a building that has not been approved or permitted by Child Care Regulation for staff functions/trainings and for children to participate in physical activities when the weather is cold outside.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-03. Correction verified 2022-02-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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