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KidBridge Academy

3180 Fm 802, Brownsville, TX 78526 · Cameron County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

KidBridge Academy is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, TX, licensed for up to 204 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2006. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 8). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #55 of 106 centers in Brownsville and better than 61% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 61%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #55 of 106 centers in Brownsville
2High risk
4Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
8 citations from 16 inspections and 8 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 11, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 11, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 5, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 4, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 20, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 25, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety2
Records & paperwork2
Supervision1
Transportation1
Staff ratios1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

HighNov 8, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A caregiver failed to intervene when two four-year-old children were fighting resulting in a eight-year-old child in attempting to stop the fight by grabbing a four year old child around the neck and pulling her back.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2026
HighOct 21, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 5/12/2023.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024
Medium HighOct 21, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
A grate in the playground is accessible to children. The sandbox needs to be closed when not in use. A piece of play equipment must be placed over surfacing before being used by children in care.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2024
MediumJul 6, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Three of eighteen files reviewed were missing information. One file is missing the date of admission, Two files for four year old children who are not yet attending school are missing hearing and vision screening.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2022
Medium HighFeb 4, 2022Found during an investigationTransportation
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely §746.5603(c)
Two transportation vehicle have not been maintained. 1 transportation vehicle's seat belt is not working properly and the entrance double door does not open. 1 transportation vehicle's back door does not open.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2022
MediumFeb 4, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving §745.651(1)
7 employees no longer employed more than 7 days have not been inactivated at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2022
Medium HighFeb 4, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System §746.631(a)
Based on documents reviewed information on sign in/out log is incomplete.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2022
Medium HighFeb 4, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training §746.1301(2)(A)
Based on the information obtained standard was found non-compliance. Out of the 2 staff files reviewed, Both staff did not have remaining pre-service within the 90 days of employment. 1 staff is lacking the remaining 16 hours of pre-service training needed. 1 staff is lacking the remaining 8 hours of pre-service training needed.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity204 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 AM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Licensed sinceJul 10, 2006
DirectorVeronica Rendon
Phone9565448360
State operation #857113

Common questions

Does KidBridge Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are KidBridge Academy’s hours?

6 AM to 6 AM, Monday through Sunday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does KidBridge Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has KidBridge Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 8, 2025: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does KidBridge Academy compare with other daycares in Brownsville?

It is tied for #55 of 106 centers in Brownsville by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 61% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was KidBridge Academy last inspected?

Sep 11, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 857113 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.