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SMT Childcare II, LLC, dba, Hearts & Minds ELC Dayton

Licensed Center · Dayton, Liberty County, TX · Operation No. 1704856

SMT Childcare II, LLC, dba, Hearts & Minds ELC Dayton holds a Full Permit issued April 19, 2021. In the state's 60-month public window it has 12 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
April 19, 2021
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
103 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
106 S Cleveland St, Dayton, TX 77535-2512
The 60-month record
12
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
10
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 4 · Medium 3 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Feb 11, 2026 Inspection 0
Mar 4, 2025 Inspection 0
Sep 4, 2024 Inspection 0
Sep 3, 2024 Inspection 1
Aug 15, 2024 Report 0
May 7, 2024 Inspection 0
Apr 29, 2024 Report 0
Mar 11, 2024 Inspection 2
Jul 13, 2023 Inspection 0
Jun 28, 2023 Inspection 2
Jun 14, 2023 Report 0
Mar 14, 2023 Inspection 1
Apr 18, 2022 Inspection 1
Nov 1, 2021 Inspection 0
Oct 28, 2021 Report 2
Oct 18, 2021 Inspection 1
Deficiency records
September 3, 2024 Standard § 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The toddler room nap mats were not labled with the child's name.
Corrected: September 3, 2024
March 11, 2024 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
There were two infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions updated.
Corrected: March 13, 2024
March 11, 2024 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 13, 2024
June 28, 2023 Standard § 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One classroom was watching a movie during naptime. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned off the Television.
Corrected: June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023 Standard § 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
High
Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver stated there were 18 children, however 17 children were present.
Corrected: June 28, 2023
March 14, 2023 Standard § 746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 15, 2023
April 18, 2022 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The fire inspection expired on 4-12-2021. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection done.
Corrected: April 25, 2022
October 28, 2021 Standard § 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A 3 year old child was put in the infant room for time out with children that were 18 months younger than him.
Corrected: November 5, 2021
October 28, 2021 Standard § 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A three year old child was confined in the infant room in an infant bucket seat at the infant table for 10-15 minutes.
Corrected: November 5, 2021
October 18, 2021 Standard § 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 19, 2021
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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