Smart Start Child Care #2
Licensed Center · Edinburg, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 1798271
Smart Start Child Care #2 holds a Full Permit issued December 5, 2024. In the state's 60-month public window it has 7 inspections on record with 9 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
December 5, 2024
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
87 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1506 S Sugar Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539-5312
The 60-month record
7
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
9
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 1 · Medium High 4 · Medium 3 · Medium Low 0 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Inspection | 3 |
Deficiency records
December 19, 2025 Standard § 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Training records for two caregivers were not available for review.
Corrected: January 2, 2026
December 19, 2025 Standard § 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
High Verbatim from the agency record
The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for eight children who are transported from school to the childcare center were not in the transportation vehicle. Corrected at Inspection: The information was placed in the transportation folder.
Corrected: December 19, 2025
December 19, 2025 Standard § 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Four caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Corrected: December 23, 2025
November 22, 2024 Standard § 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A staff member observed caring for a child is missing translation of education.
Corrected: November 29, 2024
November 22, 2024 Standard § 746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
Low Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 5 staff files reviewed is missing the following: Employment Affidavit Pre-Employment Affidavit
Corrected: November 29, 2024
September 17, 2024 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A fire drill was not conducted for the month of August.
Corrected: September 30, 2024
July 11, 2024 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Black mold was observed on the ceiling of a storage room located in a pre-school room. A musty odor was present in the room and water was leaking from the ceiling in the storage room. In addition, drain pipes under a children's sink were not connected.
Corrected: July 19, 2024
July 11, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies reviewed was missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); the policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Corrected: July 15, 2024
July 11, 2024 Standard § 746.4419 - Toilets, Sinks and Fountains Used Safely and Independently
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Children's restrooms were not equipped with step stools to allow children to use the sinks and toilets safely and independently. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as step stools were provided in each restroom.
Corrected: July 11, 2024
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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