Licensed center · Daingerfield, TX
Smauley's Small World
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 94
- Accepts child care assistance
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 94 children
- Meals
- Not on the state record
- Nearby
- 1 other daycare within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 94 children
Accepts child care assistance
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
603 Ward St, Daingerfield, TX 75638 · Morris County · 4 licensed daycares in 75638
Capacity rank 1 of 4 in this ZIP
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1668634
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- July 2018
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
14 inspections on record, most recent Jul 30, 2026. 4 of 17 visits and reports cited a standard. 3 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Feb 21, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.2431(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Infant Daily Report - Times Slept
The daily schedule being shared with the parent does not include the following information: times slept, infant's mood, and summary of activities.
Corrected Feb 24, 2025
- 746.501(a)(28)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
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 Mar 7, 2025
- 746.2431(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Jan 3, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Nov 5, 2024Self-reported incident4 standards cited
- 746.1201(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
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 Dec 31, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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 Dec 31, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
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 Nov 8, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2805(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
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 Dec 31, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1201(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Aug 30, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Jul 17, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked a health statement.
Corrected Aug 17, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2401(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
An infant was observed wearing an amber necklace. This was corrected at inspection as staff removed the necklace from the infants neck.
Corrected Jul 17, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Aug 23, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 1, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
- Jun 10, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
May 23, 2022Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.4509(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Lofts -Handrails on Stairs and Steps
It was observed that two sets of steps leading into the school building were lacking handrails.
Corrected May 30, 2022
- 746.3701(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
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
- 746.4509(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
10 standards cited across 14 inspections, most recently Jul 30, 2026. All 10 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High440%
- Medium High330%
- Medium330%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 11 of 14 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 0 of 10 findings, 10 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Feb 21, 2025, 2 clean visits since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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