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Summary of state inspection records
Texas HHSC records list 5 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated July 7, 2026.
The same records list 1 cited deficiency dated June 1, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 1 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 1 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.
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 1 cited deficiency for Smart Start Daycare in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 Medium).
Records list 5 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-07.
HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight
Citations
High
0
Medium High
0
Medium
1
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.
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.
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-30. Correction verified: 2026-07-07.
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 at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-12. Correction verified: 2023-06-27.
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 at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-19. Correction verified: 2022-12-19.
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.
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-14. Correction verified: 2022-12-19.
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 at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1413903
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