Smauley's Small World
Licensed Center · Daingerfield, Morris County, TX · Operation No. 1668634
Smauley's Small World holds a Full Permit issued July 9, 2018. In the state's 60-month public window it has 14 inspections on record with 10 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
July 9, 2018
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
94 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
603 Ward St, Daingerfield, TX 75638-1552
The 60-month record
14
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
10
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 4 · Medium High 3 · Medium 3 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jan 3, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | Report | 4 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Aug 23, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 23, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | Report | 0 |
| Oct 4, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
February 21, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: hearing and vision screening requirements and information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.
Corrected: March 7, 2025
February 21, 2025 Standard § 746.2431(1) - Infant Daily Report - Times Slept
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The daily schedule being shared with the parent does not include the following information: times slept, infant's mood, and summary of activities.
Corrected: February 24, 2025
November 5, 2024 Standard § 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 31, 2024
November 5, 2024 Standard § 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 31, 2024
November 5, 2024 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 31, 2024
November 5, 2024 Standard § 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 8, 2024
July 17, 2024 Standard § 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
High Verbatim from the agency record
An infant was observed wearing an amber necklace. This was corrected at inspection as staff removed the necklace from the infants neck.
Corrected: July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked a health statement.
Corrected: August 17, 2024
May 23, 2022 Standard § 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed that an air condition unit was lacking a barrier preventing children from having access on the school age playground.
Corrected: May 30, 2022
May 23, 2022 Standard § 746.4509(a)(2) - Lofts -Handrails on Stairs and Steps
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed that two sets of steps leading into the school building were lacking handrails.
Corrected: May 30, 2022
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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