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Smarty Pants Academy

601 9TH AVE, Port Arthur, TX 77642-3325

Operation number:
1734829
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Jefferson
Capacity:
76
License effective:
August 30, 2022
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4099996226
Email:
smartypacademy1@gmail.com

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 15 available inspections for Smarty Pants Academy from March 1, 2022 through May 5, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 29, 2026 and involved licensing compliance.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
13

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 6.5 local median in 77642

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.45

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
40%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
47%
Local median
32%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.3

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
At time of inspection, a three month old was observed sleeping in stroller.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
At the time of inspection, Director's timesheet for April only showed attendance for 4/7/2026.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Official code
746.1011(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on information provided, once made aware. The director did not notify licensing that a staff member may have hit a child while in care.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information provided, there is evidence to support that caregivers have used inappropriate discipline.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Five records were reviewed. One child is missing medical authorization information on the enrollment form.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(11)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles were not labeled in the infant room yet placed with the child's crib. Bottles need to be labeled or have an assigned chart. This was corrected at inspection; bottles were labeled.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Annual inspection has not been completed due to changes in staffing at Health Department (inspector called Health Department during inspection). Head of Health Department stated coming within the hour.
Correction deadline
July 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The infants hands are washed with wipes and not soap and water.
Correction deadline
July 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The infants do not have infant feeding instructions. There is a chart of how many ounces each age group (infant) should have, but not individual signed by the parent.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child does not have the doctor signature for administering an Epi-Pen.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Cleaning supplies were under the sink without a child safety lock on the cabinet door. The cleaning supplies was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were stored in a place inaccessible to children. (no children in care).
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The changing mat had a cloth cover. This was corrected at application inspection when the cover was taken off. (no children in care)
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The gates to the outside play area need locks. This will prevent children from opening the gate during outdoor time and possibly running into the streets. Keys to the locks must be accessible to caregivers at all times during outdoor time. (no children in care)
Correction deadline
March 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
Official code
746.4309
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A tree stump is in the outdoor play area. This is a tripping hazard for the children and caregivers which can cause injury. The stump needs to be removed. The hole where the stump was will need to be filled to prevent further injury. (no children in care).
Correction deadline
March 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701