Smart Ducklings Daycare #2

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 56 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• Meals provided
• After-school 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

1800897

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

March 2025

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

8 inspections on record, most recent Mar 30, 2026. 4 of 10 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 23, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    Two nap mats were torn with foam exposed. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the mats were removed.

    Corrected Sep 23, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 2, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• May 30, 2025Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.1201(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

    This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

    Corrected May 16, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2415(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment

    Based on the DFPS investigation, an infant was observed sleeping on a Boppy pillow.

    Corrected May 16, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1401(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children

    Based on the DFPS investigation, a volunteer who did not meet caregiver qualifications was left alone with a child.

    Corrected May 16, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2805(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

    Based on the DFPS investigation, a child was disciplined by pinching their ear, which resulted in bruising.

    Corrected May 16, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 745.621(b)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check

    Based on the DFPS investigation, a staff member's role changed from volunteer to caregiver when left alone with a child on multiple occasions.

    Corrected May 16, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Apr 1, 2025Self-reported incident6 standards cited

  • 746.1401(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children

    Based on the DFPS investigation, a volunteer who did not meet caregiver qualifications was left alone with a child.

    Corrected May 16, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2805(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

    Based on the DFPS investigation, a child was disciplined by pinching their ear, which resulted in bruising.

    Corrected May 16, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 745.621(b)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check

    Based on the DFPS investigation, a staff member's role changed from volunteer to caregiver when left alone with a child on multiple occasions.

    Corrected May 16, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

    Based on the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed on their phone while supervising infants

    Corrected May 16, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1201(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

    This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

    Corrected May 16, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2415(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment

    Based on the DFPS investigation, an infant was observed sleeping on a Boppy pillow.

    Corrected May 16, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.501(a)(20)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

    1 of 4 children's files was missing the signed Parent's Rights form.

    Corrected Feb 28, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 16, 2024InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

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