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Miles of Smiles Childcare

1305 S WASHINGTON AVE, Marshall, TX 75670-6215

Operation number:
1743742
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harrison
Capacity:
79
License effective:
December 1, 2022
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:45 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9037025506
Email:
milesofsmiles1028@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 22 available inspections for Miles of Smiles Childcare from May 27, 2022 through August 6, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 17, 2026 and involved health or food records.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

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
22

10 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
28

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

22 total inspections vs 13 local median in 75670

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.27
Local median
0.73

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.78

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: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles are washed and reused in the handwashing sink and juice bottle was observed on the changing table.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During inspection 6 child records were reviewed and one child needs an updated shot record.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the investigation it was determined a child was sent home with a wet diaper and had to be brought back in to be changed.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Official code
746.3501(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation it was determined that children have been injured when caregivers did not intervene in the activity that caused the injury. Groups of children were also observed, during inspection, to be running through the building, from one class area to another without structure of the caregiver being able to see where the children are or what they are doing. The management of children's behaviors are not under control.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
During inspection 2 of four personnel was missing annual training documentation.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During inspection 4 files were reviewed and all four were missing required information.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
A classroom did not have enough light so my eyes did not have to adjust to see inside the room.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver pushed two fighting students apart and did not use any guidance to the behavior.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
Official code
746.2803(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
During inspection a room was being used for care that is not on the permit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Official code
746.301(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During inspection, hand sanitizer, Lysol, and disinfecting wipes were observed in reach of children.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Official code
746.3407(13)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During inspection a caregiver left a group of children unsupervised for a few moments.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During an inspection broken toys and riding toys were observed on the playground. These toys were removed during the inspection. A broken window was observed on the building that is accessible from the toddler playground.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During inspection it was found that all cubbies or hooks need to be labeled.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Official code
746.4505
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During inspection four records were reviewed: #2, #3, and #4 do not have current CPR/1st aid training.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Official code
746.1301(3)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four staff files were reviewed. #2, #3, #4 need 8 hours of preservice training and CPR/1st aid training. All need Abuse/Neglect Training #1 and any other employees who work in the infant room need SIDS/Abusive Head Trauma/Brain Development Training.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Official code
746.1301(2)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Four records were reviewed during inspection: #2 Address and phone for doctor; healthcare provider statement #4 needs an updated shot record.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Transportation
Report finding
Four records were reviewed and all four need a copy of a photo ID. The director needs a copy of current driver's license.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Official code
746.901(9)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Four records were reviewed and #3 and #4 are missing an affidavit of employment.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Four records were reviewed: Staff #2, #3, and #4 do not have completed personnel form such as Employment begin date Date of Birth Employee statement about center and personnel policies Checked that orientation was received and signed by employee and director
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Official code
746.901(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The Handbook is missing information about Promotion of indoor and outdoor active Play The benefits of active play The duration of active play that will be provided Examples of active play provided Where active play will occur And how active play will be provided during extreme weather.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Procedures for how parents can participate in activities at the center is not provided in the handbook.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
Official code
746.501(a)(21)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The Emergency Preparedness Plan is incomplete and lacking information.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
746.501(a)(24)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The Parent Handbook does not have information about required vision and hearing testing.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
Official code
746.501(a)(12)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Parent Handbook does not have information about required immunizations.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
Official code
746.501(a)(11)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Diagrams showing all the required components of the evacuation plan was not available.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(a)(1) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Floor Plan
Official code
746.5207(a)(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The infant room has a wall that needs border put up to cover up torn walls at the base of the floor where paint can be pulled off and put into an infants mouth. There is also a place under the window area that needs repaired or covered. The entrance to the infant room has carpet that is frayed and needs to be covered. The large room has a wall that h as holes and peeling paint on the bottom that needs repairing or covering. The girls restroom has plaster on the wall by the left sink that needs repaired or covered.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Individual storage for children is not available.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Official code
746.4505
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The air conditioning unit on the playground must be inaccessible to children. The grass needs to be maintained to prevent unwanted animals from hiding in tall grass and weeds. Mow, weed eat, and pull up plants that are poisonous. Trim Tree if desired to help with shade. Remove Wiring in large room.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701