Brighter Minds Learning Center
Licensed child-care center in San Antonio, TX 78249 · Texas operation #1807315
Record summary
3 high-risk · 9 total
3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (9 citations in all, from 6 inspections); last inspection May 13, 2026.
1 of 9 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 5221 Casa Bella, San Antonio, TX 78249
- Phone
- (210) 944-4762
- Ages served
- Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 34 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since May 12, 2025
- Director
- Malika Abdul-Jami
- Programs
- After School Care, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
May 13, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.
State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"
Inspector's note: There were six children's files that did not have emergency care authorization.
Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified by the state Jun 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.
State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"
Inspector's note: Eight staff did not have required annual training in the following topics: Child Abuse, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases, Food Allergies, Building Safety and Hazardous Materials.
Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified by the state Jun 12, 2026.
Medium risk The operation must certify every year that it has no recalled or unsafe children's products.
State rule 746.4135(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Products- Annual Certification"
Inspector's note: The last certification form for the CPSC recall list was documented on 11/26/2024
Corrected May 20, 2026, verified by the state May 21, 2026.
Nov 12, 2025: Inspection
4 citations.
High risk Smoke Detectors Testing
State rule 746.5319 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Smoke Detectors Testing"
Inspector's note: Documentation on the emergency practice for the smoke detector, carbon monoxide and fire extinguisher were not available for review.
Corrected Nov 28, 2025, verified by the state Nov 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.
State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"
Inspector's note: The last health inspection was conducted on 9.9.24.
Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified by the state Nov 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Each child's file must list the child's allergies and hold a completed food allergy plan.
State rule 746.605(15) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan"
Inspector's note: Two of the children enrolled didn't have a signed doctor's food allergy available for review.
Corrected Jan 9, 2026, verified by the state Jan 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Outdoor play equipment must be checked with a monthly maintenance checklist.
State rule 746.4751(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist"
Inspector's note: No documentation of the playground checklist was available at the time of inspection
Corrected Nov 12, 2025, verified by the state Nov 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Apr 25, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.
State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"
Inspector's note: toilet cleaner and cleaning Spray were seen stored on a table accessible to children in the bathroom. Note: This was corrected when the chemicals were moved to a secure cabinet.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 28, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 30, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.
State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"
Inspector's note: 6 files were audited, 4 are missing health statements from a health care professional.
Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified by the state Mar 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Nov 26, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Brighter Minds Learning Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1807315.
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