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Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center

5509 N WARE RD, Mcallen, TX 78504-5155

Operation number:
1532554
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hidalgo
Capacity:
46
License effective:
August 15, 2014
Hours:
06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Phone:
9562138403
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center from September 16, 2021 through June 24, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 17, 2026 and involved background screening.

Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.

Three later inspections, from February 19, 2026 through June 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
20

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 13 local median in 78504

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.54
Local median
1.02

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
54%
Local median
41%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
54%
Local median
46%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.96

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The center allowed an individual to be present at the operation prior to receiving the notification of the individual's background check eligibility.
Correction deadline
February 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Transportation was conducted by an employee that does not have a current drivers license.
Correction deadline
February 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's License
Official code
746.5617(b)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Director is missing the following trainings: 1) SIDS/Brain Development/SBS, Hazardous materials, allergies, medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Transportation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
2 out of 5 employee records were not avaiable for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
2 out of 3 employees records reviewed are missing up to date First Aid and CPR certification.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The two transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The three caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Official code
746.1301(a)(7)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Preservice trainings.
Correction deadline
September 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
View official report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two mats used by the children during naptime were observed with torn sections.
Correction deadline
September 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There were two rooms with loose, cracked, and water-stained ceiling tiles. A handwashing handle in the restroom was loose.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 3-month-old infant was asleep on a pillow in the play yard.
Correction deadline
August 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
Official code
746.2411(2)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Training records were not available for review.
Correction deadline
September 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There was no current infant feeding instructions for two infants.
Correction deadline
September 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There was no infant feeding instructions for a 6 month old infant in care.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One child's record was missing the immunization record. One child's record did not have the school's information.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A foreign education document for a caregiver was not translated to English.
Correction deadline
September 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
Official code
746.1045
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
Correction deadline
September 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The vent in the classroom used by the children was observed with dust and debris. The infant room was observed with spiderwebs, and the inside of the ceiling cover panel was observed with numerous dead insects. There was a water hose on the floor at the outdoor play area which is a tripping hazard for the children. Note: The waterhose was removed during the inspection.
Correction deadline
September 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was last serviced on April 2019.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The one child in care was not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The sign in/out log was updated.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Official code
746.603(a)(8)