Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: McAllen / Hidalgo / 78504
Street address: 5509 N Ware Rd
Phone: (956) 213-8403
Capacity: 46
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-07:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: August 15, 2014
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated June 24, 2026.

The same records list 7 cited deficiencies dated August 21, 2024 to February 17, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 2 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 7 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 7 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

Generated from Texas HHSC state records. Counts and dates come directly from the published state data; no descriptions were written by a model.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 7 cited deficiencies for Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 2 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-24.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	3
Medium High	2
Medium	2
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-02-17 · 746.5617(b) · High

Driver Has Current Driver's License

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

Correction date recorded: 2026-02-19

2026-02-17 · 745.641 · 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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-02-19

2025-08-01 · 746.901 · Medium

Required Personnel Records

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

Correction date recorded: 2025-08-13

Full citation history from HHSC (18)

2026-02-17 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-19. Correction verified: 2026-02-27.
The center allowed an individual to be present at the operation prior to receiving the notification of the individual's background check eligibility.
2026-02-17 · 746.5617(b) · High
Driver Has Current Driver's License
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-19. Correction verified: 2026-02-27.
Transportation was conducted by an employee that does not have a current drivers license.
2025-08-01 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-13. Correction verified: 2025-08-13.
2 out of 3 employees records reviewed are missing up to date First Aid and CPR certification.
2025-08-01 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-13. Correction verified: 2025-08-13.
Director is missing the following trainings: 1) SIDS/Brain Development/SBS, Hazardous materials, allergies, medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Transportation.
2025-08-01 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-13. Correction verified: 2025-08-13.
2 out of 5 employee records were not avaiable for review.
2024-08-21 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-21. Correction verified: 2024-08-21.
The two transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher.
2024-08-21 · 746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-21. Correction verified: 2024-08-21.
The three caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
2023-09-12 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-15. Correction verified: 2023-09-27.
Two caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Preservice trainings.
2023-08-30 · 746.4503(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-01. Correction verified: 2023-09-12.
Two mats used by the children during naptime were observed with torn sections.
2023-08-30 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-22. Correction verified: 2023-09-27.
There were two rooms with loose, cracked, and water-stained ceiling tiles. A handwashing handle in the restroom was loose.
2023-08-30 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-01. Correction verified: 2023-09-08.
There was no current infant feeding instructions for two infants.
2023-08-30 · 746.2411(2)(A) · High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-30. Correction verified: 2023-09-12.
A 3-month-old infant was asleep on a pillow in the play yard.
2023-08-30 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-01. Correction verified: 2023-09-12.
Training records were not available for review.
2022-09-07 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-07. Correction verified: 2022-09-19.
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.
2022-09-07 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-08. Correction verified: 2022-09-19.
There was no infant feeding instructions for a 6 month old infant in care.
2022-09-07 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-09. Correction verified: 2022-09-19.
One child's record was missing the immunization record. One child's record did not have the school's information.
2022-09-07 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-07. Correction verified: 2022-09-08.
Director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
2022-09-07 · 746.1045 · Low
Education Outside of U.S.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-23. Correction verified: 2022-09-19.
A foreign education document for a caregiver was not translated to English.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1134506

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.