Smart Start Learning Center

913 W MONTE CRISTO RD, Edinburg, TX 78541Open
F

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

F
Poor5.5 / 100
Health10/100
Safety0/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance0/100

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)

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(9)Aug 13, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2205(a)(1)Aug 13, 2025

There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-14

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Aug 13, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.301(2)Aug 13, 2025

The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-15

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Aug 13, 2025

There were no feeding instructions for two infants.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.301(2)Aug 13, 2025

The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-15

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Aug 13, 2025

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(9)Aug 13, 2025

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(9)Aug 13, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Aug 13, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.301(2)Aug 13, 2025

The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-15

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Aug 13, 2025

There were no feeding instructions for two infants.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2205(a)(1)Aug 13, 2025

There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2205(a)(1)Aug 13, 2025

There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-14

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Aug 13, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.301(2)Aug 13, 2025

The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(9)Aug 13, 2025

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

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Aug 13, 2025

There were no feeding instructions for two infants.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2205(a)(1)Aug 13, 2025

There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-14

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Aug 13, 2025

There were no feeding instructions for two infants.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-15

SERIOUSSAFETY746.801(10)Feb 12, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Feb 12, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Feb 12, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY746.801(10)Feb 12, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Feb 12, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY746.801(10)Feb 12, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Feb 12, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY746.801(10)Feb 12, 2025

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Feb 13, 2024

Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4305Feb 13, 2024

Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Feb 13, 2024

Fire inspection not available at application inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4305Feb 13, 2024

Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4305Feb 13, 2024

Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Feb 13, 2024

Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Feb 13, 2024

Fire inspection not available at application inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Feb 13, 2024

Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4305Feb 13, 2024

Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Feb 13, 2024

Fire inspection not available at application inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Feb 13, 2024

Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Feb 13, 2024

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.

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