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Smauley's Small World

603 WARD ST, Daingerfield, TX 75638-1552

Operation number:
1668634
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Morris
Capacity:
94
License effective:
July 9, 2018
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9036452200
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 17 available inspections for Smauley's Small World from October 4, 2021 through July 30, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on February 21, 2025 and involved other violations.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from September 24, 2025 through July 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.59
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
18%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
24%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1

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
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
The daily schedule being shared with the parent does not include the following information: times slept, infant's mood, and summary of activities.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2431(1) - Infant Daily Report - Times Slept
Official code
746.2431(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: hearing and vision screening requirements and information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Official code
746.501(a)(28)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver failed to demonstrate self-control when the caregiver forcefully pushed a child's head down on a nap cot which resulted in an injury to the child. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
Correction deadline
December 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was observed on video forcefully pushing a child's head onto a nap cot as a method of discipline. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
Correction deadline
December 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Official code
746.2805(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver physically abused a child while in care. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
Correction deadline
December 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a staff member used their cell phone while supervising children. This staff member is no longer employed by the operation.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked a health statement.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
An infant was observed wearing an amber necklace. This was corrected at inspection as staff removed the necklace from the infants neck.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2401(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
It was observed that two sets of steps leading into the school building were lacking handrails.
Correction deadline
May 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4509(a)(2) - Lofts -Handrails on Stairs and Steps
Official code
746.4509(a)(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
It was observed that an air condition unit was lacking a barrier preventing children from having access on the school age playground.
Correction deadline
May 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
746.3701(3)