Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.63
- Local median
- 0.63
SMT Childcare II, LLC, dba, Hearts & Minds ELC Dayton
106 S CLEVELAND ST, Dayton, TX 77535-2512
- Operation number:
- 1704856
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Liberty
- Capacity:
- 103
- License effective:
- April 19, 2021
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-05:45 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9362588023
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for SMT Childcare II, LLC, dba, Hearts & Minds ELC Dayton from October 18, 2021 through February 11, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 3, 2024 and involved sleep safety.
Equipment or readiness was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from September 4, 2024 through February 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 11 local median in Liberty County
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 27%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 44%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.79
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The toddler room nap mats were not labled with the child's name.
- Correction deadline
- September 3, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 4, 2024
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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There were two infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions updated.
- Correction deadline
- March 13, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 19, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
- Official code
- 746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was not the required amount of mulch in area around the play structure. The Director is going to correct this by getting the mulch installed and up supervision until the mulch is installed.
- Correction deadline
- March 13, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 14, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
- Official code
- 746.4907(a)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- One classroom was watching a movie during naptime. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned off the Television.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
- Official code
- 746.2207(c)(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- One caregiver stated there were 18 children, however 17 children were present.
- Correction deadline
- June 28, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 13, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(2)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- The caregivers were only using one bottle of sanitizing solution to clean instead of using the four step process. The Director is going to correct this by getting the soap and water bottles, and the sanitation bottles to clean properly. The Director is also going to train all the staff on the proper cleaning and sanitation process.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407(11)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fire inspection expired on 4-12-2021. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection done.
- Correction deadline
- April 25, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 19, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
- Official code
- 746.5101(a)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A three year old child was confined in the infant room in an infant bucket seat at the infant table for 10-15 minutes.
- Correction deadline
- November 5, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 4, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
- Official code
- 746.2805(10)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A 3 year old child was put in the infant room for time out with children that were 18 months younger than him.
- Correction deadline
- November 5, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 4, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
- Official code
- 746.1605
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There were two trash cans in two different rooms that had garbage that was accessible to children. The person in charge is going to correct this by getting trash cans with lids.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 19, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
- Official code
- 746.3407(8)