Smart Start Child Care #2
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
14 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 8, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Smart Start Child Care #2
- License number
- 1798271
- Location
- 1506 S SUGAR RD, Edinburg, TX 78539
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 3.0/100
- Inspection record
- 14 inspections, last inspected January 8, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
36
Total Violations
Jan 8, 2026
Last Inspection
87
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (36)
The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for eight children who are transported from school to the childcare center were not in the transportation vehicle. Corrected at Inspection: The information was placed in the transportation folder.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Training records for two caregivers were not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
Four caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-23
The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for eight children who are transported from school to the childcare center were not in the transportation vehicle. Corrected at Inspection: The information was placed in the transportation folder.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for eight children who are transported from school to the childcare center were not in the transportation vehicle. Corrected at Inspection: The information was placed in the transportation folder.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Four caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-23
Training records for two caregivers were not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for eight children who are transported from school to the childcare center were not in the transportation vehicle. Corrected at Inspection: The information was placed in the transportation folder.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Four caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-23
Training records for two caregivers were not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
Training records for two caregivers were not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
Four caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-23
1 out of 5 staff files reviewed is missing the following: Employment Affidavit Pre-Employment Affidavit
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-29
A staff member observed caring for a child is missing translation of education.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-29
1 out of 5 staff files reviewed is missing the following: Employment Affidavit Pre-Employment Affidavit
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-29
A staff member observed caring for a child is missing translation of education.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-29
A staff member observed caring for a child is missing translation of education.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-29
1 out of 5 staff files reviewed is missing the following: Employment Affidavit Pre-Employment Affidavit
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-29
1 out of 5 staff files reviewed is missing the following: Employment Affidavit Pre-Employment Affidavit
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-29
A staff member observed caring for a child is missing translation of education.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-29
A fire drill was not conducted for the month of August.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-30
A fire drill was not conducted for the month of August.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-30
A fire drill was not conducted for the month of August.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-30
A fire drill was not conducted for the month of August.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-30
The operational policies reviewed was missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); the policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-15
Children's restrooms were not equipped with step stools to allow children to use the sinks and toilets safely and independently. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as step stools were provided in each restroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Black mold was observed on the ceiling of a storage room located in a pre-school room. A musty odor was present in the room and water was leaking from the ceiling in the storage room. In addition, drain pipes under a children's sink were not connected.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-19
Children's restrooms were not equipped with step stools to allow children to use the sinks and toilets safely and independently. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as step stools were provided in each restroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Black mold was observed on the ceiling of a storage room located in a pre-school room. A musty odor was present in the room and water was leaking from the ceiling in the storage room. In addition, drain pipes under a children's sink were not connected.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-19
Children's restrooms were not equipped with step stools to allow children to use the sinks and toilets safely and independently. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as step stools were provided in each restroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Children's restrooms were not equipped with step stools to allow children to use the sinks and toilets safely and independently. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as step stools were provided in each restroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Black mold was observed on the ceiling of a storage room located in a pre-school room. A musty odor was present in the room and water was leaking from the ceiling in the storage room. In addition, drain pipes under a children's sink were not connected.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-19
The operational policies reviewed was missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); the policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-15
The operational policies reviewed was missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); the policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-15
Black mold was observed on the ceiling of a storage room located in a pre-school room. A musty odor was present in the room and water was leaking from the ceiling in the storage room. In addition, drain pipes under a children's sink were not connected.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-19
The operational policies reviewed was missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); the policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-15
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smart Start Child Care #2's safety grade?
Smart Start Child Care #2 has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 3.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Smart Start Child Care #2 have?
Smart Start Child Care #2 has 36 total violations on record, including 20 critical, 12 serious, and 4 minor.
When was Smart Start Child Care #2 last inspected?
Smart Start Child Care #2 was last inspected on January 8, 2026.