Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center
Licensed Center · Mcallen, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 1532554
Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued August 15, 2014. In the state's 60-month public window it has 12 inspections on record with 20 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
August 15, 2014
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
46 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
5509 N Ware Rd, Mcallen, TX 78504-5155
The 60-month record
12
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
20
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 5 · Medium High 7 · Medium 7 · Medium Low 0 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Report | 2 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 12, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Inspection | 5 |
| Sep 19, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 7, 2022 | Inspection | 5 |
| Sep 16, 2021 | Inspection | 2 |
Deficiency records
February 17, 2026 Standard § 746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's License
High Verbatim from the agency record
Transportation was conducted by an employee that does not have a current drivers license.
Corrected: February 19, 2026
February 17, 2026 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
The center allowed an individual to be present at the operation prior to receiving the notification of the individual's background check eligibility.
Corrected: February 19, 2026
August 1, 2025 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
2 out of 5 employee records were not avaiable for review.
Corrected: August 13, 2025
August 1, 2025 Standard § 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Director is missing the following trainings: 1) SIDS/Brain Development/SBS, Hazardous materials, allergies, medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Transportation.
Corrected: August 13, 2025
August 1, 2025 Standard § 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
2 out of 3 employees records reviewed are missing up to date First Aid and CPR certification.
Corrected: August 13, 2025
August 21, 2024 Standard § 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
High Verbatim from the agency record
The two transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher.
Corrected: August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The three caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
Corrected: August 21, 2024
September 12, 2023 Standard § 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Preservice trainings.
Corrected: September 15, 2023
August 30, 2023 Standard § 746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
High Verbatim from the agency record
A 3-month-old infant was asleep on a pillow in the play yard.
Corrected: August 30, 2023
August 30, 2023 Standard § 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Training records were not available for review.
Corrected: September 1, 2023
August 30, 2023 Standard § 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There was no current infant feeding instructions for two infants.
Corrected: September 1, 2023
August 30, 2023 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There were two rooms with loose, cracked, and water-stained ceiling tiles. A handwashing handle in the restroom was loose.
Corrected: September 22, 2023
August 30, 2023 Standard § 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two mats used by the children during naptime were observed with torn sections.
Corrected: September 1, 2023
September 7, 2022 Standard § 746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
Low Verbatim from the agency record
A foreign education document for a caregiver was not translated to English.
Corrected: September 23, 2022
September 7, 2022 Standard § 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
Corrected: September 7, 2022
September 7, 2022 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The vent in the classroom used by the children was observed with dust and debris. The infant room was observed with spiderwebs, and the inside of the ceiling cover panel was observed with numerous dead insects. There was a water hose on the floor at the outdoor play area which is a tripping hazard for the children. Note: The waterhose was removed during the inspection.
Corrected: September 7, 2022
September 7, 2022 Standard § 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There was no infant feeding instructions for a 6 month old infant in care.
Corrected: September 8, 2022
September 7, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One child's record was missing the immunization record. One child's record did not have the school's information.
Corrected: September 9, 2022
September 16, 2021 Standard § 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
High Verbatim from the agency record
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was last serviced on April 2019.
Corrected: September 20, 2021
September 16, 2021 Standard § 746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The one child in care was not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The sign in/out log was updated.
Corrected: September 16, 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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