Smart Start Learning Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
20 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
December 19, 2025
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 Learning Center
- License number
- 1792181
- Location
- 913 W MONTE CRISTO RD, Edinburg, TX 78541
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 5.5/100
- Inspection record
- 20 inspections, last inspected December 19, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
40
Total Violations
Dec 19, 2025
Last Inspection
32
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (40)
There was a bucket of water in the kitchen which became accessible when a child ran into the kitchen. The door leading to the kitchen did not lock.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13
There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-14
An employee was present at the childcare operation without an eligible background check letter. The employee previously had a provisional background check but was inactivated for failing to follow through the process.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13
The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-15
There were no feeding instructions for two infants.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-15
The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-15
An employee was present at the childcare operation without an eligible background check letter. The employee previously had a provisional background check but was inactivated for failing to follow through the process.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13
There was a bucket of water in the kitchen which became accessible when a child ran into the kitchen. The door leading to the kitchen did not lock.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13
There was a bucket of water in the kitchen which became accessible when a child ran into the kitchen. The door leading to the kitchen did not lock.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13
An employee was present at the childcare operation without an eligible background check letter. The employee previously had a provisional background check but was inactivated for failing to follow through the process.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13
The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-15
There were no feeding instructions for two infants.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-15
There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-14
There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-14
An employee was present at the childcare operation without an eligible background check letter. The employee previously had a provisional background check but was inactivated for failing to follow through the process.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13
The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-15
There was a bucket of water in the kitchen which became accessible when a child ran into the kitchen. The door leading to the kitchen did not lock.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13
There were no feeding instructions for two infants.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-15
There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-14
There were no feeding instructions for two infants.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-15
The fire practice documentation indicated fire drills have not been conducted in a monthly basis. The last fire drill conducted was in October 2024. The sheltering/severe weather and lock down drills were not conducted four times in 2024. The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in December 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14
A gap has developed beneath the wooden fence due to the neighbor's dog digging, which could pose a safety concern for children engaged in outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14
A gap has developed beneath the wooden fence due to the neighbor's dog digging, which could pose a safety concern for children engaged in outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14
The fire practice documentation indicated fire drills have not been conducted in a monthly basis. The last fire drill conducted was in October 2024. The sheltering/severe weather and lock down drills were not conducted four times in 2024. The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in December 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14
A gap has developed beneath the wooden fence due to the neighbor's dog digging, which could pose a safety concern for children engaged in outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14
The fire practice documentation indicated fire drills have not been conducted in a monthly basis. The last fire drill conducted was in October 2024. The sheltering/severe weather and lock down drills were not conducted four times in 2024. The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in December 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14
A gap has developed beneath the wooden fence due to the neighbor's dog digging, which could pose a safety concern for children engaged in outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14
The fire practice documentation indicated fire drills have not been conducted in a monthly basis. The last fire drill conducted was in October 2024. The sheltering/severe weather and lock down drills were not conducted four times in 2024. The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in December 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14
Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15
Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15
Fire inspection not available at application inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15
Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15
Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15
Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15
Fire inspection not available at application inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15
Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15
Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15
Fire inspection not available at application inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15
Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15
Fire inspection not available at application inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smart Start Learning Center's safety grade?
Smart Start Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 5.5 out of 100.
How many violations does Smart Start Learning Center have?
Smart Start Learning Center has 40 total violations on record, including 24 critical, 16 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Smart Start Learning Center last inspected?
Smart Start Learning Center was last inspected on December 19, 2025.