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Licensed center · Mcallen, TX

Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
  • Capacity 46
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation
  • Weekend care

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5509 N Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504 Map and directions
Hours
6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Days
Mon to Sat
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
46 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
9 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
ThursdayToday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 46 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Before-school care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Part-time care
  • Transportation to and from school
  • Weekend care
  • Field trips

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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
1532554
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
August 2014
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

12 inspections on record, most recent Jun 24, 2026. 7 of 13 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.

  • Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Feb 17, 2026Self-reported incident2 standards cited
    • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

      AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      The center allowed an individual to be present at the operation prior to receiving the notification of the individual's background check eligibility.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5617(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Driver Has Current Driver's License

      Transportation was conducted by an employee that does not have a current drivers license.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Aug 1, 2025Inspection3 standards cited
    • 746.1301(a)(3)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      2 out of 3 employees records reviewed are missing up to date First Aid and CPR certification.

      Corrected Aug 13, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Personnel Records

      2 out of 5 employee records were not avaiable for review.

      Corrected Aug 13, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      Director is missing the following trainings: 1) SIDS/Brain Development/SBS, Hazardous materials, allergies, medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Transportation.

      Corrected Aug 13, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Aug 21, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.5617(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

      The two transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher.

      Corrected Aug 21, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1301(a)(7)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

      The three caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.

      Corrected Aug 21, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 27, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Sep 12, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.1301(a)(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

      Two caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Preservice trainings.

      Corrected Sep 15, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • Aug 30, 2023Inspection5 standards cited
    • 746.4503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      Two mats used by the children during naptime were observed with torn sections.

      Corrected Sep 1, 2023

    • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      There were two rooms with loose, cracked, and water-stained ceiling tiles. A handwashing handle in the restroom was loose.

      Corrected Sep 22, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2411(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads

      A 3-month-old infant was asleep on a pillow in the play yard.

      Corrected Aug 30, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      Training records were not available for review.

      Corrected Sep 1, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      There was no current infant feeding instructions for two infants.

      Corrected Sep 1, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
  • Sep 7, 2022Inspection5 standards cited
    • 746.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Admission Information

      One child's record was missing the immunization record. One child's record did not have the school's information.

      Corrected Sep 9, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1045Texas HHSC risk level: Low

      Education Outside of U.S.

      A foreign education document for a caregiver was not translated to English.

      Corrected Sep 23, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      There was no infant feeding instructions for a 6 month old infant in care.

      Corrected Sep 8, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      Director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.

      Corrected Sep 7, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      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 Sep 7, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 16, 2021Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.603(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

      The one child in care was not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The sign in/out log was updated.

      Corrected Sep 16, 2021, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5617(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

      The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was last serviced on April 2019.

      Corrected Sep 20, 2021 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

20 standards cited across 12 inspections, most recently Jun 24, 2026. All 20 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High525%
  • Medium High735%
  • Medium735%
  • Medium Low0
  • Low15%
Visits with nothing cited
6 of 12 shown
Corrected at the visit
1 of 20 findings, 19 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Feb 17, 2026, 3 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.

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