Miles of Smiles Childcare
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
36 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 10, 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
- Miles of Smiles Childcare
- License number
- 1743742
- Location
- 1305 S WASHINGTON AVE, Marshall, TX 75670
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 3.0/100
- Inspection record
- 36 inspections, last inspected March 10, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
104
Total Violations
Mar 10, 2026
Last Inspection
79
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (104)
During the investigation it was determined a child was sent home with a wet diaper and had to be brought back in to be changed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-17
During the investigation it was determined that children have been injured when caregivers did not intervene in the activity that caused the injury. Groups of children were also observed, during inspection, to be running through the building, from one class area to another without structure of the caregiver being able to see where the children are or what they are doing. The management of children's behaviors are not under control.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-17
During the investigation it was determined that children have been injured when caregivers did not intervene in the activity that caused the injury. Groups of children were also observed, during inspection, to be running through the building, from one class area to another without structure of the caregiver being able to see where the children are or what they are doing. The management of children's behaviors are not under control.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-17
During the investigation it was determined a child was sent home with a wet diaper and had to be brought back in to be changed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-17
During the investigation it was determined that children have been injured when caregivers did not intervene in the activity that caused the injury. Groups of children were also observed, during inspection, to be running through the building, from one class area to another without structure of the caregiver being able to see where the children are or what they are doing. The management of children's behaviors are not under control.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-17
During the investigation it was determined that children have been injured when caregivers did not intervene in the activity that caused the injury. Groups of children were also observed, during inspection, to be running through the building, from one class area to another without structure of the caregiver being able to see where the children are or what they are doing. The management of children's behaviors are not under control.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-17
During the investigation it was determined a child was sent home with a wet diaper and had to be brought back in to be changed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-17
During the investigation it was determined a child was sent home with a wet diaper and had to be brought back in to be changed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-17
A classroom did not have enough light so my eyes did not have to adjust to see inside the room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-22
During inspection 4 files were reviewed and all four were missing required information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-05
During inspection 2 of four personnel was missing annual training documentation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-05
During inspection 4 files were reviewed and all four were missing required information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-05
During inspection 2 of four personnel was missing annual training documentation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-05
A classroom did not have enough light so my eyes did not have to adjust to see inside the room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-22
During inspection 4 files were reviewed and all four were missing required information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-05
During inspection 2 of four personnel was missing annual training documentation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-05
During inspection 2 of four personnel was missing annual training documentation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-05
During inspection 4 files were reviewed and all four were missing required information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-05
A classroom did not have enough light so my eyes did not have to adjust to see inside the room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-22
A classroom did not have enough light so my eyes did not have to adjust to see inside the room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-22
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver pushed two fighting students apart and did not use any guidance to the behavior.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-21
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver pushed two fighting students apart and did not use any guidance to the behavior.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-21
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver pushed two fighting students apart and did not use any guidance to the behavior.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-21
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver pushed two fighting students apart and did not use any guidance to the behavior.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-21
During inspection a room was being used for care that is not on the permit.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection a caregiver left a group of children unsupervised for a few moments.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-13
During inspection, hand sanitizer, Lysol, and disinfecting wipes were observed in reach of children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-13
During inspection, hand sanitizer, Lysol, and disinfecting wipes were observed in reach of children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-13
During inspection a room was being used for care that is not on the permit.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection a caregiver left a group of children unsupervised for a few moments.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-13
During inspection, hand sanitizer, Lysol, and disinfecting wipes were observed in reach of children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-13
During inspection a caregiver left a group of children unsupervised for a few moments.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-13
During inspection, hand sanitizer, Lysol, and disinfecting wipes were observed in reach of children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-13
During inspection a room was being used for care that is not on the permit.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection a room was being used for care that is not on the permit.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection a caregiver left a group of children unsupervised for a few moments.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-13
During an inspection broken toys and riding toys were observed on the playground. These toys were removed during the inspection. A broken window was observed on the building that is accessible from the toddler playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-12
During an inspection broken toys and riding toys were observed on the playground. These toys were removed during the inspection. A broken window was observed on the building that is accessible from the toddler playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-12
During an inspection broken toys and riding toys were observed on the playground. These toys were removed during the inspection. A broken window was observed on the building that is accessible from the toddler playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-12
During an inspection broken toys and riding toys were observed on the playground. These toys were removed during the inspection. A broken window was observed on the building that is accessible from the toddler playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-12
During inspection it was found that all cubbies or hooks need to be labeled.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
Four records were reviewed and all four need a copy of a photo ID. The director needs a copy of current driver's license.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
Four records were reviewed: Staff #2, #3, and #4 do not have completed personnel form such as Employment begin date Date of Birth Employee statement about center and personnel policies Checked that orientation was received and signed by employee and director
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
Four records were reviewed during inspection: #2 Address and phone for doctor; healthcare provider statement #4 needs an updated shot record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
During inspection four records were reviewed: #2, #3, and #4 do not have current CPR/1st aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
Four staff files were reviewed. #2, #3, #4 need 8 hours of preservice training and CPR/1st aid training. All need Abuse/Neglect Training #1 and any other employees who work in the infant room need SIDS/Abusive Head Trauma/Brain Development Training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
Four records were reviewed and #3 and #4 are missing an affidavit of employment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
Four records were reviewed and all four need a copy of a photo ID. The director needs a copy of current driver's license.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
Four records were reviewed: Staff #2, #3, and #4 do not have completed personnel form such as Employment begin date Date of Birth Employee statement about center and personnel policies Checked that orientation was received and signed by employee and director
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
During inspection four records were reviewed: #2, #3, and #4 do not have current CPR/1st aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
Four records were reviewed and all four need a copy of a photo ID. The director needs a copy of current driver's license.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
Four records were reviewed during inspection: #2 Address and phone for doctor; healthcare provider statement #4 needs an updated shot record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
Four staff files were reviewed. #2, #3, #4 need 8 hours of preservice training and CPR/1st aid training. All need Abuse/Neglect Training #1 and any other employees who work in the infant room need SIDS/Abusive Head Trauma/Brain Development Training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
Four records were reviewed and #3 and #4 are missing an affidavit of employment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
During inspection it was found that all cubbies or hooks need to be labeled.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
During inspection it was found that all cubbies or hooks need to be labeled.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
Four records were reviewed and #3 and #4 are missing an affidavit of employment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
Four staff files were reviewed. #2, #3, #4 need 8 hours of preservice training and CPR/1st aid training. All need Abuse/Neglect Training #1 and any other employees who work in the infant room need SIDS/Abusive Head Trauma/Brain Development Training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
Four records were reviewed during inspection: #2 Address and phone for doctor; healthcare provider statement #4 needs an updated shot record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
Four records were reviewed and all four need a copy of a photo ID. The director needs a copy of current driver's license.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
Four records were reviewed: Staff #2, #3, and #4 do not have completed personnel form such as Employment begin date Date of Birth Employee statement about center and personnel policies Checked that orientation was received and signed by employee and director
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
During inspection four records were reviewed: #2, #3, and #4 do not have current CPR/1st aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
Four records were reviewed during inspection: #2 Address and phone for doctor; healthcare provider statement #4 needs an updated shot record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
Four records were reviewed and #3 and #4 are missing an affidavit of employment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
Four records were reviewed: Staff #2, #3, and #4 do not have completed personnel form such as Employment begin date Date of Birth Employee statement about center and personnel policies Checked that orientation was received and signed by employee and director
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
During inspection it was found that all cubbies or hooks need to be labeled.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
During inspection four records were reviewed: #2, #3, and #4 do not have current CPR/1st aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
Four staff files were reviewed. #2, #3, #4 need 8 hours of preservice training and CPR/1st aid training. All need Abuse/Neglect Training #1 and any other employees who work in the infant room need SIDS/Abusive Head Trauma/Brain Development Training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
The air conditioning unit on the playground must be inaccessible to children. The grass needs to be maintained to prevent unwanted animals from hiding in tall grass and weeds. Mow, weed eat, and pull up plants that are poisonous. Trim Tree if desired to help with shade. Remove Wiring in large room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
Diagrams showing all the required components of the evacuation plan was not available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
Procedures for how parents can participate in activities at the center is not provided in the handbook.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The infant room has a wall that needs border put up to cover up torn walls at the base of the floor where paint can be pulled off and put into an infants mouth. There is also a place under the window area that needs repaired or covered. The entrance to the infant room has carpet that is frayed and needs to be covered. The large room has a wall that h as holes and peeling paint on the bottom that needs repairing or covering. The girls restroom has plaster on the wall by the left sink that needs repaired or covered.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The Handbook is missing information about Promotion of indoor and outdoor active Play The benefits of active play The duration of active play that will be provided Examples of active play provided Where active play will occur And how active play will be provided during extreme weather.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The Emergency Preparedness Plan is incomplete and lacking information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
Individual storage for children is not available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The Parent Handbook does not have information about required vision and hearing testing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The Parent Handbook does not have information about required immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
Individual storage for children is not available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The Handbook is missing information about Promotion of indoor and outdoor active Play The benefits of active play The duration of active play that will be provided Examples of active play provided Where active play will occur And how active play will be provided during extreme weather.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The Parent Handbook does not have information about required vision and hearing testing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The Parent Handbook does not have information about required immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
Procedures for how parents can participate in activities at the center is not provided in the handbook.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
Diagrams showing all the required components of the evacuation plan was not available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The air conditioning unit on the playground must be inaccessible to children. The grass needs to be maintained to prevent unwanted animals from hiding in tall grass and weeds. Mow, weed eat, and pull up plants that are poisonous. Trim Tree if desired to help with shade. Remove Wiring in large room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The infant room has a wall that needs border put up to cover up torn walls at the base of the floor where paint can be pulled off and put into an infants mouth. There is also a place under the window area that needs repaired or covered. The entrance to the infant room has carpet that is frayed and needs to be covered. The large room has a wall that h as holes and peeling paint on the bottom that needs repairing or covering. The girls restroom has plaster on the wall by the left sink that needs repaired or covered.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
Individual storage for children is not available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The air conditioning unit on the playground must be inaccessible to children. The grass needs to be maintained to prevent unwanted animals from hiding in tall grass and weeds. Mow, weed eat, and pull up plants that are poisonous. Trim Tree if desired to help with shade. Remove Wiring in large room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
Procedures for how parents can participate in activities at the center is not provided in the handbook.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The infant room has a wall that needs border put up to cover up torn walls at the base of the floor where paint can be pulled off and put into an infants mouth. There is also a place under the window area that needs repaired or covered. The entrance to the infant room has carpet that is frayed and needs to be covered. The large room has a wall that h as holes and peeling paint on the bottom that needs repairing or covering. The girls restroom has plaster on the wall by the left sink that needs repaired or covered.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
Individual storage for children is not available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The Handbook is missing information about Promotion of indoor and outdoor active Play The benefits of active play The duration of active play that will be provided Examples of active play provided Where active play will occur And how active play will be provided during extreme weather.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The Parent Handbook does not have information about required vision and hearing testing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The Parent Handbook does not have information about required immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The Emergency Preparedness Plan is incomplete and lacking information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
Diagrams showing all the required components of the evacuation plan was not available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The Emergency Preparedness Plan is incomplete and lacking information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
Procedures for how parents can participate in activities at the center is not provided in the handbook.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The Handbook is missing information about Promotion of indoor and outdoor active Play The benefits of active play The duration of active play that will be provided Examples of active play provided Where active play will occur And how active play will be provided during extreme weather.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The air conditioning unit on the playground must be inaccessible to children. The grass needs to be maintained to prevent unwanted animals from hiding in tall grass and weeds. Mow, weed eat, and pull up plants that are poisonous. Trim Tree if desired to help with shade. Remove Wiring in large room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The infant room has a wall that needs border put up to cover up torn walls at the base of the floor where paint can be pulled off and put into an infants mouth. There is also a place under the window area that needs repaired or covered. The entrance to the infant room has carpet that is frayed and needs to be covered. The large room has a wall that h as holes and peeling paint on the bottom that needs repairing or covering. The girls restroom has plaster on the wall by the left sink that needs repaired or covered.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The Parent Handbook does not have information about required immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
Diagrams showing all the required components of the evacuation plan was not available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The Emergency Preparedness Plan is incomplete and lacking information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
The Parent Handbook does not have information about required vision and hearing testing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miles of Smiles Childcare's safety grade?
Miles of Smiles Childcare 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 Miles of Smiles Childcare have?
Miles of Smiles Childcare has 104 total violations on record, including 56 critical, 48 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Miles of Smiles Childcare last inspected?
Miles of Smiles Childcare was last inspected on March 10, 2026.