Smart Start Daycare

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 67 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Snacks provided
• Part-time care

Location and nearby daycares

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

1747969

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

December 2022

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

12 inspections on record, most recent Jul 7, 2026. 4 of 13 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.

• Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 1, 2026Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.2207(c)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

    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 Jun 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 27, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 12, 2023Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    A child in care with a diagnosed food allergy had a food allergy plan that was not signed by a health care professional.

    Corrected Jun 27, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    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 Jun 12, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Dec 19, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Dec 14, 2022Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    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 Dec 14, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    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 Dec 19, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Oct 13, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 20, 2022Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.2911Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Adequate Lighting During Naptime

    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 Sep 20, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Jul 8, 2022InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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