Smart Ducklings Daycare

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 97 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Transportation to and from school

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

1702598

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

March 2021

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

23 inspections on record, most recent Apr 29, 2026. 13 of 28 visits and reports cited a standard. 4 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Apr 29, 2026Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    During the inspection, a strong odor consistent with rodents was detected inside the building.

    Corrected Apr 29, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 10, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.1609Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

    The toddler and infant classrooms were over ratio. Note: This was corrected at inspection when children were moved to other classrooms.

    Corrected Sep 10, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• May 5, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 10, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 9, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 11, 2024Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

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

    There are two infants in the Infant room that do not have monthly feeding schedules.

    Corrected Aug 1, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• May 30, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• May 8, 2024Inspection20 standards cited

  • 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    Fire drills are not being conducted monthly. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/12/2024.

    Corrected May 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5307(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fire Extinguishers Serviced

    Two of the fire extinguishers in the center van/bus and fire extingusihers through out the center have not been serviced. The fire extinguishers were last serviced February 2023.

    Corrected May 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4501(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

    One toddler was sitting in the toddler table and was not strapped in.

    Corrected May 8, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    During inspection it was observed that the latch on the fence was not secured approrpiately, creating a safety concern, a child can open the gate. During inspection a riding toy and a play car were observed broken. Note: The broken toys were removed from the playground.

    Corrected May 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    One child's file did not have an updated immunization record.

    Corrected May 29, 2024 · Technical assistance given

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

    Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    Director and two staff members did not have a current training in transportation.

    Corrected May 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    The small playground had over grown grass along the fence and by the stationary equipment. Two nap mats in the prek room were observed torn from the edges, exposing the foam.

    Corrected May 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    The infant room did not have an updated infant feeding instructions for one infant. The instructions was last updated in February 2024.

    Corrected May 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5307(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

    The fire extinguishers are not being inspected monthly. The fire extinguisher was last inspected by staff on 1/12/2024.

    Corrected May 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1311(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment

    Director did not have a current training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child abuse and neglect.

    Corrected May 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3505(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

    It was observed that caregiver did not sanitize the changing table after changing a child's diaper. Note: Corrected when caregiver sanitized the changing table.

    Corrected May 8, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1311(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

    Director did not have current training in SIDS and shaken baby syndrome.

    Corrected May 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    Three staff members had CPR training that was taken online, therefore does not adhere with the guidelines for American Heart Association.

    Corrected Jun 7, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

    Caregver in the two year room indicated she had 11 children in care, and after counting it was noted that caregiver had 10 children in care. Caregver in the toddler room indicated she had 10 children in care, and after counting it was noted that caregiver had 11 children in care.

    Corrected May 8, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5537(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

    The carbon monoxide is not being tested monthly. The carbon monoxide was tested 1/12/2024.

    Corrected May 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities

    Three classrooms did not have an activity plan.

    Corrected May 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5625(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

    The center bus did not have an Electronic Child Safety Alarm installed.

    Corrected Jul 8, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2206(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

    During inspection staff stated that a 2 year old child does not have outdoor time, and the child stays inside with another group due to parents request, and there is no doctor note in file.

    Corrected May 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    During inspection it was observed that a 3 year old child was in the restroom located in hallway, while caregiver went into another classroom, therefore child was left unsupervised.

    Corrected May 8, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5319Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Smoke Detectors Testing

    The smoke detector is not being tested monthly as required. The smoke detector was last tested 1/12/2024.

    Corrected May 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 19, 2024Assessment1 standard cited

  • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Report Number of Employees

    The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased employment in 2023 by the required date 1.15.24.

    Corrected Jan 21, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

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