Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center
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
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)
Transportation was conducted by an employee that does not have a current drivers license.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-19
Transportation was conducted by an employee that does not have a current drivers license.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-19
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
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
Transportation was conducted by an employee that does not have a current drivers license.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-19
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
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
2 out of 3 employees records reviewed are missing up to date First Aid and CPR certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13
2 out of 5 employee records were not avaiable for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13
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
2 out of 5 employee records were not avaiable for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13
2 out of 3 employees records reviewed are missing up to date First Aid and CPR certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13
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
2 out of 5 employee records were not avaiable for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13
2 out of 3 employees records reviewed are missing up to date First Aid and CPR certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13
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
2 out of 5 employee records were not avaiable for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13
2 out of 3 employees records reviewed are missing up to date First Aid and CPR certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-13
The two transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21
The three caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21
The two transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21
The two transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21
The three caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21
The two transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21
The three caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21
The three caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21
Two caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Preservice trainings.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
Two caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Preservice trainings.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
Two caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Preservice trainings.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
Two caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Preservice trainings.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
Two mats used by the children during naptime were observed with torn sections.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01
Training records were not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01
There was no current infant feeding instructions for two infants.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01
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
A 3-month-old infant was asleep on a pillow in the play yard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-30
Two mats used by the children during naptime were observed with torn sections.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01
A 3-month-old infant was asleep on a pillow in the play yard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-30
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
Training records were not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01
Two mats used by the children during naptime were observed with torn sections.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01
There was no current infant feeding instructions for two infants.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01
A 3-month-old infant was asleep on a pillow in the play yard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-30
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
Training records were not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01
Two mats used by the children during naptime were observed with torn sections.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01
There was no current infant feeding instructions for two infants.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01
A 3-month-old infant was asleep on a pillow in the play yard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-30
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
There was no current infant feeding instructions for two infants.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01
Training records were not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01
Director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-07
A foreign education document for a caregiver was not translated to English.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
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
There was no infant feeding instructions for a 6 month old infant in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-08
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
Director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-07
There was no infant feeding instructions for a 6 month old infant in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-08
A foreign education document for a caregiver was not translated to English.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
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
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
A foreign education document for a caregiver was not translated to English.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
There was no infant feeding instructions for a 6 month old infant in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-08
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
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
There was no infant feeding instructions for a 6 month old infant in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-08
Director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-07
A foreign education document for a caregiver was not translated to English.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
Director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-07
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
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
The one child in care was not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The sign in/out log was updated.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was last serviced on April 2019.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-20
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was last serviced on April 2019.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-20
The one child in care was not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The sign in/out log was updated.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The one child in care was not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The sign in/out log was updated.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was last serviced on April 2019.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-20
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was last serviced on April 2019.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-20
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.