Registered home · Irving, TX
Derra Smith
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
- Capacity 12
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- Up to 12 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 6 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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
Up to 12 children
Does not accept child care assistance
School-age care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Skill classes
Part-time care
Location and nearby daycares
509 Little John Dr, Irving, TX 75061 · Dallas County · 17 licensed daycares in 75061
Capacity rank 14 of 17 in this ZIP
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- Laurie Reeves0.4 mi · Registered home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Adventure Discovery Center Number 30.7 mi · Licensed center · Toddler, Preschool, School age
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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
- 1659320
- Permit type
- Registered home
- Licensed since
- October 2017
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
5 inspections on record, most recent May 5, 2025. 7 of 9 visits and reports cited a standard.
- May 5, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Feb 14, 2025Assessment2 standards cited
- 747.1313(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
She has yet to complete her CPR and first aid training.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025
- 747.1313(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
She has yet to complete her CPR and first aid training.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025
- 747.1313(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jan 8, 2025Assessment2 standards cited
- 747.1313(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
The CPR and first aid training has expired.
Corrected Jan 22, 2025
- 747.1313(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The CPR and first aid training has expired.
Corrected Jan 22, 2025
- 747.1313(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Nov 6, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
- 747.1313(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
The CPR and first aid training has expired.
Corrected Dec 9, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1313(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The CPR and first aid training has expired.
Corrected Dec 9, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1313(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Mar 2, 2023Assessment1 standard cited
- 747.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
The permit holder was missing 23 of the 30 required annual training hours.
Corrected Mar 9, 2023
- 747.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Jan 20, 2023Assessment7 standards cited
- 747.905(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Personnel Records for Household Members -TB Test
There was no TB test on file for a household member.
Corrected Jan 31, 2023
- 747.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
3 of 4 student files reviewed did not include immunization records.
Corrected Jan 31, 2023
- 747.905(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
There was no orientation training on file for a household member.
Corrected Jan 31, 2023
- 747.801(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
There was no file available for 1 of 4 children enrolled at the operation.
Corrected Jan 31, 2023
- 747.611(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Health Statement on File
There was no health statement available for 3 of 4 student files reviewed.
Corrected Jan 31, 2023
- 747.801(7)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
There was no current documentation on file for fire drills, fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide, and smoke detector checks.
Corrected Jan 31, 2023
- 747.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
The permit holder was missing 29 of the 30 required annual training hours.
Corrected Jan 31, 2023
- 747.905(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Dec 21, 2022Inspection8 standards cited
- 747.611(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Health Statement on File
There was no health statement available for 3 of 4 student files reviewed.
Corrected Dec 28, 2022
- 747.801(7)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
There was no current documentation on file for fire drills, fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide, and smoke detector checks.
Corrected Dec 28, 2022
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There were no background checks on file for the permit holder and two adult household members. The deficiency was corrected as background checks were submitted for each individual.
Corrected Dec 21, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 747.801(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
There was no file available for 1 of 4 children enrolled at the operation.
Corrected Dec 28, 2022
- 747.905(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
There was no orientation training on file for a household member.
Corrected Dec 28, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
3 of 4 student files reviewed did not include immunization records.
Corrected Dec 28, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
The permit holder was missing 29 of the 30 required annual training hours.
Corrected Dec 28, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.905(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Personnel Records for Household Members -TB Test
There was no TB test on file for a household member.
Corrected Dec 28, 2022
- 747.611(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Jan 28, 2022Inspection7 standards cited
- 747.2102(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
The operation did not have a written activity plan available to review during the inspection.
Corrected Feb 1, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.611(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Required Health Statement
1 of 4 children's files reviewed did not include a health statement.
Corrected Feb 1, 2022
- 747.635(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
Sign in/out logs are not used for children in care.
Corrected Feb 1, 2022
- 747.503Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
1 of 4 children's files reviewed did not include proof of parental receipt of operational policies.
Corrected Feb 1, 2022
- 747.801(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
There are no feeding instructions available for one infant in care not yet ready for table food.
Corrected Feb 1, 2022
- 747.213(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
A child was admitted to care before notifying parents that the operation does not carry liability insurance.
Corrected Feb 1, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1305(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
The permit holder's annual trainings did not include training in the following areas: 1. Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. 2. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Corrected Feb 1, 2022
- 747.2102(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Cited standards by risk level
29 standards cited across 5 inspections, most recently May 5, 2025. All 29 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High13%
- Medium High828%
- Medium1552%
- Medium Low27%
- Low310%
- Visits with nothing cited
- 2 of 5 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 1 of 29 findings, 28 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Feb 14, 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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