Licensed Center
View the official HHSC recordOfficial HHSC provider profile
Report an issue with this page · Corrections and removal process
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.
State records list 31 cited deficiencies dated October 16, 2023 to August 14, 2026 (8 High, 13 Medium High, 9 Medium, 1 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 2 corrected at inspection, 29 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
View the official state record · Report an issue with this page
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 31 cited deficiencies for Smart Ducklings Daycare in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (8 High, 13 Medium High, 9 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 18 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-21.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 8 |
| Medium High | 13 |
| Medium | 9 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| 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.
2026-08-14 · 746.1205(a)(1) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the van driver was not using the attendance sheet and did not know what children they were responsible for.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-11
2026-08-14 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director did not implement the plan set forth by the ownership to transport the correct children to the daycare and failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-11
2026-08-14 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not report picking up the wrong child from school to Child Care Regulation (CCR).
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-11
2026-08-14 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-11. Correction verified: 2026-09-21.
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not report picking up the wrong child from school to Child Care Regulation (CCR).
2026-08-14 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-11. Correction verified: 2026-09-21.
The director did not implement the plan set forth by the ownership to transport the correct children to the daycare and failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation.
2026-08-14 · 746.1205(a)(1) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-11. Correction verified: 2026-09-21.
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the van driver was not using the attendance sheet and did not know what children they were responsible for.
2026-04-29 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-29. Correction verified: 2026-04-29.
During the inspection, a strong odor consistent with rodents was detected inside the building.
2025-09-10 · 746.1609 · Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-10. Correction verified: 2025-09-29.
The toddler and infant classrooms were over ratio. Note: This was corrected at inspection when children were moved to other classrooms.
2024-07-11 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-01. Correction verified: 2024-08-22.
There are two infants in the Infant room that do not have monthly feeding schedules.
2024-05-08 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-07. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
Three staff members had CPR training that was taken online, therefore does not adhere with the guidelines for American Heart Association.
2024-05-08 · 746.5625(a) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-08. Correction verified: 2024-07-11.
The center bus did not have an Electronic Child Safety Alarm installed.
2024-05-08 · 746.1311(d) · Medium High
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
Director did not have current training in SIDS and shaken baby syndrome.
2024-05-08 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
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.
2024-05-08 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-08. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
One toddler was sitting in the toddler table and was not strapped in.
2024-05-08 · 746.5537(a)(2) · Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
The carbon monoxide is not being tested monthly. The carbon monoxide was tested 1/12/2024.
2024-05-08 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
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.
2024-05-08 · 746.5319 · High
Smoke Detectors Testing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
The smoke detector is not being tested monthly as required. The smoke detector was last tested 1/12/2024.
2024-05-08 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
Fire drills are not being conducted monthly. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/12/2024.
2024-05-08 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-08. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
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.
2024-05-08 · 746.3505(e) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-08. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
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.
2024-05-08 · 746.5307(a) · Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
The fire extinguishers are not being inspected monthly. The fire extinguisher was last inspected by staff on 1/12/2024.
2024-05-08 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-29. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
One child's file did not have an updated immunization record.
2024-05-08 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
Director and two staff members did not have a current training in transportation.
2024-05-08 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-08. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
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.
2024-05-08 · 746.2205(a)(2) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
Three classrooms did not have an activity plan.
2024-05-08 · 746.1311(c) · Medium
Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
Director did not have a current training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child abuse and neglect.
2024-05-08 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
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.
2024-05-08 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
The infant room did not have an updated infant feeding instructions for one infant. The instructions was last updated in February 2024.
2024-05-08 · 746.2206(1) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
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.
2024-01-19 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-21. Correction verified: 2024-01-23.
The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased employment in 2023 by the required date 1.15.24.
2023-11-22 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-22. Correction verified: 2023-11-30.
The caregiver in the school-age classroom stated there were ten children in care when there were 14 children in care.
2023-11-14 · 746.505(2) · Medium
Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-12-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Based on the interviews conducted with administration changes to the policy were made without notifying the parents. NOTE: Parent signed notifications were provided.
2023-11-14 · 746.401(6) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-11-22. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A menu was not posted at the time of inspection. NOTE: This was corrected when it was posted.
2023-10-16 · 746.305(a)(2) · Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-31. Correction verified: 2023-11-02.
During the course of this investigation, it was determined the operation did not report to licensing after being notified on 10.16.23 by the parent by phone and through the Bright wheel message stating the child received medical attention after an injury at the operation.
2023-09-19 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-19. Correction verified: 2023-10-18.
Two of the fire extinguishers in two of the van's being used were last serviced in 2021.
2023-09-19 · 746.1309(f) · Medium
Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-19. Correction verified: 2023-10-18.
One of the ten staff were missing the following training: Safety First Awareness
2023-09-19 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-19. Correction verified: 2023-10-18.
The operational policy did not specify the following; -Benefits of physical activity and outdoor play -Duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor Type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation. -Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place. -Recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities and -The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play and -A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play
2023-09-19 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-19. Correction verified: 2023-10-18.
One of the ten children didn't have an immunization record when reviewing on files.
2023-09-19 · 746.5607(a) · Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-19. Correction verified: 2023-10-20.
One seatbelt in van #2 that is located on the first row near the window behind the driver's seat was observed broken.
2023-09-19 · 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: 2023-10-19. Correction verified: 2023-10-18.
One of the ten staff files had an expired CPR/First aid cared of 7.7.23.
2023-02-02 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-02-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A trashcan without a lid was observed in the classroom 2B with diapers exposed. TA: This was corrected at inspection.
2023-02-02 · 746.5319 · High
Smoke Detectors Testing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-09. Correction verified: 2023-02-07.
No documented of the smoke detector, fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide for the month of January 2023.
2023-02-02 · 746.501(a)(24) · High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-09. Correction verified: 2023-02-07.
The operational policy did not specify the Emergency Preparedness plan. In addition to how the infants will be transported.
2023-02-02 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-02-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One of the table booster chairs in classroom 7A was observed missing a fasten safety strap while a child was sitting it. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection as a safety strap was installed.
2022-11-22 · 746.1613(a)(5) · Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-22. Correction verified: 2022-12-01.
At the time of the inspection six classrooms were observed with one caregiver in each as only one staff was present in the building which makes them two staff short present in the building.
2022-11-22 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-22. Correction verified: 2022-12-01.
In the dark orange classroom, there was 6 infants (14-17 months) with one caregiver as the children were napping, resulting in being out of ratio by one. NOTE: This was corrected when another caregiver stepped in.
2022-11-10 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-10. Correction verified: 2022-11-22.
An 8-month-old child was observed in the crib lying awake holding and drinking out of a baby bottle. In addition to another child awake wearing a baby bib while in the crib. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
2022-11-10 · 746.2505(4)(C) · Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A 2-year-old child in room 2A was observed walking with a baby bottle. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
2022-11-10 · 746.1605 · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-10. Correction verified: 2022-11-22.
In classroom 2A a 12-month-old was observed with a 3-year-old during naptime. NOTE: This was corrected.
2022-11-10 · 746.2409(a)(2) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-10. Correction verified: 2022-11-22.
One of the four cribs in the classroom 8A was observed with a loose crib sheet. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
2022-02-28 · 746.605(7) · High
Required Admission Information - Release Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-28. Correction verified: 2022-03-14.
Two of ten children's records reviewed were missing the required information regarding to whom the children may be released.
2022-02-28 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-28. Correction verified: 2022-03-14.
In the toddler room, there were thirteen children with an age group of two years. There was one caregiver. For this age group, a maximum of eleven children are allowed for one caregiver, Therefore, the classroom was out of ratio. This was corrected when another caregiver arrived.
2022-02-28 · 746.901(2) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-14. Correction verified: 2022-03-14.
Three out of six personnel folders did not have the required proof of educational requirements available for review.
2022-02-28 · 746.901(10) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-14. Correction verified: 2022-03-14.
Two of six personnel records did not have the required abuse/neglect training.
2022-02-28 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-14. Correction verified: 2022-03-14.
Three of ten children's records reviewed were missing the required Healthcare Statement.
2022-02-28 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-14. Correction verified: 2022-03-14.
One of six personnel folders did not have the required employment affadavit available for review.
2022-02-28 · 746.901(8) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-14. Correction verified: 2022-03-14.
One of six personnel folders did not have the required copy of photo identification.
2022-02-28 · 746.605(11) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-14. Correction verified: 2022-03-14.
One out of ten children's folders reviewed was missing the required healthcare provider's information.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1347081
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.