Smart Start Daycare
Licensed Center · Miles, Runnels County, TX · Operation No. 1747969
Smart Start Daycare holds a Full Permit issued December 20, 2022. In the state's 60-month public window it has 12 inspections on record with 6 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
December 20, 2022
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
67 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
905 College Dr, Miles, TX 76861-0321
The 60-month record
12
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
6
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 1 · Medium High 4 · Medium 1 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 20, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 8, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
June 1, 2026 Standard § 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During the investigation interviews conducted with caregivers and children, there was enough evidence to determine that screen time is being used during prohibited times such as mealtimes and rest times.
Corrected: June 30, 2026
June 12, 2023 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A child in care with a diagnosed food allergy had a food allergy plan that was not signed by a health care professional.
Corrected: June 27, 2023
June 12, 2023 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Cleaning supplies were stored under the sink in the kitchen where children could have accessed the area. Also a can of lysol was out in the toddler room in reach of children. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were moved to a secure location and the lysol was moved out of reach of children.
Corrected: June 12, 2023
December 14, 2022 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
A 3 year old child was observed in a high chair, unbuckled and who exceeded the weight limit according to manufactuer instructions. This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the highchair.
Corrected: December 14, 2022
December 14, 2022 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
An opening in the bottom perimeter of the playground fence was observed to be an entanglement or strangulation hazard to children in care. Children's bedding was observed to be stored stacked on top of one another creating a cross contamination situation. This was corrected at inspection when all bedding was placed in sperate plastic bags preventing the spread of germs.
Corrected: December 19, 2022
September 20, 2022 Standard § 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Upon arrival at naptime, I was unable to see the children napping in the main room because it was too dark. This was corrected when additional lighting was turned on during the inspection.
Corrected: September 20, 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.