Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center

5509 N WARE RD, McAllen, TX 78504Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

22 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 27, 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 Kids Daycare & Learning Center
License number
1532554
Location
5509 N WARE RD, McAllen, TX 78504
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 18.0/100
Inspection record
22 inspections, last inspected February 27, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor18.0 / 100
Health60/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

78

Total Violations

Feb 27, 2026

Last Inspection

46

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (78)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(b)Feb 17, 2026

Transportation was conducted by an employee that does not have a current drivers license.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(b)Feb 17, 2026

Transportation was conducted by an employee that does not have a current drivers license.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-19

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Feb 17, 2026

The center allowed an individual to be present at the operation prior to receiving the notification of the individual's background check eligibility.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-19

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Feb 17, 2026

The center allowed an individual to be present at the operation prior to receiving the notification of the individual's background check eligibility.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(b)Feb 17, 2026

Transportation was conducted by an employee that does not have a current drivers license.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-19

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Feb 17, 2026

The center allowed an individual to be present at the operation prior to receiving the notification of the individual's background check eligibility.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)Aug 1, 2025

Director is missing the following trainings: 1) SIDS/Brain Development/SBS, Hazardous materials, allergies, medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Transportation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)Aug 1, 2025

2 out of 3 employees records reviewed are missing up to date First Aid and CPR certification.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Aug 1, 2025

2 out of 5 employee records were not avaiable for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)Aug 1, 2025

Director is missing the following trainings: 1) SIDS/Brain Development/SBS, Hazardous materials, allergies, medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Transportation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Aug 1, 2025

2 out of 5 employee records were not avaiable for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)Aug 1, 2025

2 out of 3 employees records reviewed are missing up to date First Aid and CPR certification.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)Aug 1, 2025

Director is missing the following trainings: 1) SIDS/Brain Development/SBS, Hazardous materials, allergies, medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Transportation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Aug 1, 2025

2 out of 5 employee records were not avaiable for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)Aug 1, 2025

2 out of 3 employees records reviewed are missing up to date First Aid and CPR certification.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)Aug 1, 2025

Director is missing the following trainings: 1) SIDS/Brain Development/SBS, Hazardous materials, allergies, medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Transportation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Aug 1, 2025

2 out of 5 employee records were not avaiable for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)Aug 1, 2025

2 out of 3 employees records reviewed are missing up to date First Aid and CPR certification.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Aug 21, 2024

The two transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.1301(a)(7)(A)Aug 21, 2024

The three caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Aug 21, 2024

The two transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Aug 21, 2024

The two transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.1301(a)(7)(A)Aug 21, 2024

The three caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Aug 21, 2024

The two transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.1301(a)(7)(A)Aug 21, 2024

The three caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.1301(a)(7)(A)Aug 21, 2024

The three caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(2)(A)Sep 12, 2023

Two caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Preservice trainings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(2)(A)Sep 12, 2023

Two caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Preservice trainings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(2)(A)Sep 12, 2023

Two caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Preservice trainings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(2)(A)Sep 12, 2023

Two caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Preservice trainings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)Aug 30, 2023

Two mats used by the children during naptime were observed with torn sections.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Aug 30, 2023

Training records were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Aug 30, 2023

There was no current infant feeding instructions for two infants.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Aug 30, 2023

There were two rooms with loose, cracked, and water-stained ceiling tiles. A handwashing handle in the restroom was loose.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.2411(2)(A)Aug 30, 2023

A 3-month-old infant was asleep on a pillow in the play yard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)Aug 30, 2023

Two mats used by the children during naptime were observed with torn sections.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.2411(2)(A)Aug 30, 2023

A 3-month-old infant was asleep on a pillow in the play yard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Aug 30, 2023

There were two rooms with loose, cracked, and water-stained ceiling tiles. A handwashing handle in the restroom was loose.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-22

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Aug 30, 2023

Training records were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)Aug 30, 2023

Two mats used by the children during naptime were observed with torn sections.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Aug 30, 2023

There was no current infant feeding instructions for two infants.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.2411(2)(A)Aug 30, 2023

A 3-month-old infant was asleep on a pillow in the play yard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Aug 30, 2023

There were two rooms with loose, cracked, and water-stained ceiling tiles. A handwashing handle in the restroom was loose.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-22

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Aug 30, 2023

Training records were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)Aug 30, 2023

Two mats used by the children during naptime were observed with torn sections.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Aug 30, 2023

There was no current infant feeding instructions for two infants.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.2411(2)(A)Aug 30, 2023

A 3-month-old infant was asleep on a pillow in the play yard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Aug 30, 2023

There were two rooms with loose, cracked, and water-stained ceiling tiles. A handwashing handle in the restroom was loose.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-22

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Aug 30, 2023

There was no current infant feeding instructions for two infants.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Aug 30, 2023

Training records were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Sep 7, 2022

Director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-07

MINORCOMPLIANCE746.1045Sep 7, 2022

A foreign education document for a caregiver was not translated to English.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Sep 7, 2022

The vent in the classroom used by the children was observed with dust and debris. The infant room was observed with spiderwebs, and the inside of the ceiling cover panel was observed with numerous dead insects. There was a water hose on the floor at the outdoor play area which is a tripping hazard for the children. Note: The waterhose was removed during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-07

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Sep 7, 2022

There was no infant feeding instructions for a 6 month old infant in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Sep 7, 2022

One child's record was missing the immunization record. One child's record did not have the school's information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Sep 7, 2022

Director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-07

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Sep 7, 2022

There was no infant feeding instructions for a 6 month old infant in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-08

MINORCOMPLIANCE746.1045Sep 7, 2022

A foreign education document for a caregiver was not translated to English.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Sep 7, 2022

One child's record was missing the immunization record. One child's record did not have the school's information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Sep 7, 2022

The vent in the classroom used by the children was observed with dust and debris. The infant room was observed with spiderwebs, and the inside of the ceiling cover panel was observed with numerous dead insects. There was a water hose on the floor at the outdoor play area which is a tripping hazard for the children. Note: The waterhose was removed during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-07

MINORCOMPLIANCE746.1045Sep 7, 2022

A foreign education document for a caregiver was not translated to English.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Sep 7, 2022

There was no infant feeding instructions for a 6 month old infant in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Sep 7, 2022

The vent in the classroom used by the children was observed with dust and debris. The infant room was observed with spiderwebs, and the inside of the ceiling cover panel was observed with numerous dead insects. There was a water hose on the floor at the outdoor play area which is a tripping hazard for the children. Note: The waterhose was removed during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Sep 7, 2022

One child's record was missing the immunization record. One child's record did not have the school's information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-09

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Sep 7, 2022

There was no infant feeding instructions for a 6 month old infant in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Sep 7, 2022

Director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-07

MINORCOMPLIANCE746.1045Sep 7, 2022

A foreign education document for a caregiver was not translated to English.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Sep 7, 2022

Director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Sep 7, 2022

One child's record was missing the immunization record. One child's record did not have the school's information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Sep 7, 2022

The vent in the classroom used by the children was observed with dust and debris. The infant room was observed with spiderwebs, and the inside of the ceiling cover panel was observed with numerous dead insects. There was a water hose on the floor at the outdoor play area which is a tripping hazard for the children. Note: The waterhose was removed during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(8)Sep 16, 2021

The one child in care was not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The sign in/out log was updated.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Sep 16, 2021

The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was last serviced on April 2019.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Sep 16, 2021

The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was last serviced on April 2019.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(8)Sep 16, 2021

The one child in care was not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The sign in/out log was updated.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(8)Sep 16, 2021

The one child in care was not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The sign in/out log was updated.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Sep 16, 2021

The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was last serviced on April 2019.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Sep 16, 2021

The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was last serviced on April 2019.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(8)Sep 16, 2021

The one child in care was not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The sign in/out log was updated.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center's safety grade?

Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 18.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center have?

Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center has 78 total violations on record, including 46 critical, 28 serious, and 4 minor.

When was Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center last inspected?

Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center was last inspected on February 27, 2026.

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