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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- 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
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 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
Location and nearby daycares
5509 N Ware Rd, Mcallen, TX 78504 · Hidalgo County · 28 licensed daycares in 78504
Capacity rank 20 of 28 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 8 in 78504 · Open on weekends, one of 4 in 78504
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- Lilia's Day Care0.5 mi · Licensed home · Infant, 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
- 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
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
- 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
- 746.1301(a)(3)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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
- 746.5617(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- 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
- 746.1301(a)(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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
- 746.4503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- 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
- 746.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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
- 746.603(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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