Growing Smart Learning Center

1110 S AUSTIN ST, Sherman, TX 75090Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

78 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

December 18, 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
Growing Smart Learning Center
License number
1662001
Location
1110 S AUSTIN ST, Sherman, TX 75090
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 12.0/100
Inspection record
78 inspections, last inspected December 18, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor12.0 / 100
Health40/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

4 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

85

Total Violations

Dec 18, 2025

Last Inspection

92

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (85)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Nov 9, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not notify the parent of that the child was scratched and had a bruise.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Nov 9, 2025

During the investigation, video footage was reviewed which showed that infants were placed with a group of children who included a six-year-old child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)Nov 9, 2025

During the investigation, video footage was reviewed which showed that two fourteen-month-old infants were placed in a restrictive device for approximately thirty minutes. The infants were not eating during this time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Nov 8, 2025

During the investigation, video footage was reviewed which showed that infants were placed with a group of children who included a six-year-old child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)Nov 8, 2025

During the investigation, video footage was reviewed which showed that two fourteen-month-old infants were placed in a restrictive device for approximately thirty minutes. The infants were not eating during this time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)Nov 8, 2025

During the investigation, video footage was reviewed which showed that two fourteen-month-old infants were placed in a restrictive device for approximately thirty minutes. The infants were not eating during this time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Nov 8, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not notify the parent of that the child was scratched and had a bruise.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Nov 8, 2025

During the investigation, video footage was reviewed which showed that infants were placed with a group of children who included a six-year-old child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Nov 8, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not notify the parent of that the child was scratched and had a bruise.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Nov 8, 2025

During the investigation, video footage was reviewed which showed that infants were placed with a group of children who included a six-year-old child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)Nov 8, 2025

During the investigation, video footage was reviewed which showed that two fourteen-month-old infants were placed in a restrictive device for approximately thirty minutes. The infants were not eating during this time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Nov 8, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not notify the parent of that the child was scratched and had a bruise.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Oct 7, 2025

The records of two out of nine children were missing the following immunizations: Child 1- DTap(2), IPV-1, PCV(2), MMR-1, Varicella(1), HepA- 1; Child 2- DTap(2), Hib-1, PCV-2, MMR(1), HepA(1)

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Oct 7, 2025

The records of two out of nine children were missing the following immunizations: Child 1- DTap(2), IPV-1, PCV(2), MMR-1, Varicella(1), HepA- 1; Child 2- DTap(2), Hib-1, PCV-2, MMR(1), HepA(1)

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Oct 7, 2025

The records of two out of nine children were missing the following immunizations: Child 1- DTap(2), IPV-1, PCV(2), MMR-1, Varicella(1), HepA- 1; Child 2- DTap(2), Hib-1, PCV-2, MMR(1), HepA(1)

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Oct 7, 2025

The records of two out of nine children were missing the following immunizations: Child 1- DTap(2), IPV-1, PCV(2), MMR-1, Varicella(1), HepA- 1; Child 2- DTap(2), Hib-1, PCV-2, MMR(1), HepA(1)

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-17

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(5)Jan 24, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be compliant. The operation did not provide an incident report to the parent regarding the situation in which a child left the facility unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jan 24, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child left the facility unsupervised and ran down a nearby street to their parent who was driving away in a vehicle, while the childcare staff was unaware. Staff were made aware of this when the parent brought the child back into the building.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Jan 24, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation's management did not report an incident in which a child left the facility unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-16

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(5)Jan 24, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be compliant. The operation did not provide an incident report to the parent regarding the situation in which a child left the facility unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jan 24, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child left the facility unsupervised and ran down a nearby street to their parent who was driving away in a vehicle, while the childcare staff was unaware. Staff were made aware of this when the parent brought the child back into the building.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jan 24, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child left the facility unsupervised and ran down a nearby street to their parent who was driving away in a vehicle, while the childcare staff was unaware. Staff were made aware of this when the parent brought the child back into the building.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Jan 24, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation's management did not report an incident in which a child left the facility unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Jan 24, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation's management did not report an incident in which a child left the facility unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-16

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(5)Jan 24, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be compliant. The operation did not provide an incident report to the parent regarding the situation in which a child left the facility unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Oct 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. An eight-month-old infant was in the classroom with multiple children who were more than 18 months older.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-11

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Oct 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Caregivers did not provide adequate supervision ensure an infant's safety when an school-aged child picked the infant up by the arms and accidently dropped the infant from the infant's standing position, causing the infant to hit their head on the ground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-11

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Oct 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. An eight-month-old infant was in the classroom with multiple children who were more than 18 months older.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-11

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Oct 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Caregivers did not provide adequate supervision ensure an infant's safety when an school-aged child picked the infant up by the arms and accidently dropped the infant from the infant's standing position, causing the infant to hit their head on the ground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-11

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Oct 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Caregivers did not provide adequate supervision ensure an infant's safety when an school-aged child picked the infant up by the arms and accidently dropped the infant from the infant's standing position, causing the infant to hit their head on the ground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-11

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Oct 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. An eight-month-old infant was in the classroom with multiple children who were more than 18 months older.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-11

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Oct 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Caregivers did not provide adequate supervision ensure an infant's safety when an school-aged child picked the infant up by the arms and accidently dropped the infant from the infant's standing position, causing the infant to hit their head on the ground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-11

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Oct 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. An eight-month-old infant was in the classroom with multiple children who were more than 18 months older.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Aug 7, 2024

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver grabbed and lifted a child up by the arm and carried the child across the classroom by the arm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Aug 7, 2024

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver grabbed and lifted a child up by the arm and carried the child across the classroom by the arm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Aug 7, 2024

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver grabbed and lifted a child up by the arm and carried the child across the classroom by the arm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Aug 7, 2024

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver grabbed and lifted a child up by the arm and carried the child across the classroom by the arm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Nov 29, 2023

The operation has not conducted a fire drill since September 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Nov 29, 2023

The operation has not conducted a fire drill since September 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Nov 29, 2023

The operation has not conducted a fire drill since September 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Nov 29, 2023

The operation has not conducted a fire drill since September 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Mar 3, 2023

Two of the operation's vehicles used to transport children have electronic safety alarm systems installed that are not functioning.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Mar 3, 2023

The fire extinguisher located in one of the operation's vehicles has not been approved by the local fire marshal and is empty.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(a)(6)Mar 3, 2023

One of the operation's vehilces is not equipped with a first aid kit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(a)(6)Mar 3, 2023

One of the operation's vehilces is not equipped with a first aid kit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Mar 3, 2023

The fire extinguisher located in one of the operation's vehicles has not been approved by the local fire marshal and is empty.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Mar 3, 2023

Two of the operation's vehicles used to transport children have electronic safety alarm systems installed that are not functioning.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(a)(6)Mar 3, 2023

One of the operation's vehilces is not equipped with a first aid kit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Mar 3, 2023

The fire extinguisher located in one of the operation's vehicles has not been approved by the local fire marshal and is empty.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Mar 3, 2023

The fire extinguisher located in one of the operation's vehicles has not been approved by the local fire marshal and is empty.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(a)(6)Mar 3, 2023

One of the operation's vehilces is not equipped with a first aid kit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Mar 3, 2023

Two of the operation's vehicles used to transport children have electronic safety alarm systems installed that are not functioning.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Mar 3, 2023

Two of the operation's vehicles used to transport children have electronic safety alarm systems installed that are not functioning.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2803(4)(C)Oct 22, 2022

Based upon an investigation conducted by DFPS, a caregiver was observed physically redirecting children instead of using positive statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2803(4)(C)Oct 22, 2022

Based upon an investigation conducted by DFPS, a caregiver was observed physically redirecting children instead of using positive statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2803(4)(C)Oct 22, 2022

Based upon an investigation conducted by DFPS, a caregiver was observed physically redirecting children instead of using positive statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2803(4)(C)Oct 22, 2022

Based upon an investigation conducted by DFPS, a caregiver was observed physically redirecting children instead of using positive statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jul 7, 2022

The monthly fire drill was not conducted for the month of June 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jul 7, 2022

The monthly fire drill was not conducted for the month of June 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jul 7, 2022

The monthly fire drill was not conducted for the month of June 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jul 7, 2022

The monthly fire drill was not conducted for the month of June 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4103(b)Jul 6, 2022

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation released a child to a person other than the child's parent without checking for or recording a copy the person's ID.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4103(b)Jul 6, 2022

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation released a child to a person other than the child's parent without checking for or recording a copy the person's ID.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4103(b)Jul 6, 2022

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation released a child to a person other than the child's parent without checking for or recording a copy the person's ID.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4103(b)Jul 6, 2022

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation released a child to a person other than the child's parent without checking for or recording a copy the person's ID.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Dec 6, 2021

At the time of inspection one child did not have his most current immunization record on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Dec 6, 2021

The last severe weather and lock down drills conducted at the center were in the months of July and April.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Dec 6, 2021

At the time of inspection 4 infants in care did not have a current infant feeding instruction form that had been completed by the parent. The latest instruction forms listed were for October.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Dec 6, 2021

At the time of inspection one child did not have his most current immunization record on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Dec 6, 2021

At the time of inspection 4 infants in care did not have a current infant feeding instruction form that had been completed by the parent. The latest instruction forms listed were for October.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Dec 6, 2021

The last severe weather and lock down drills conducted at the center were in the months of July and April.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Dec 6, 2021

At the time of inspection one child did not have his most current immunization record on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Dec 6, 2021

At the time of inspection 4 infants in care did not have a current infant feeding instruction form that had been completed by the parent. The latest instruction forms listed were for October.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Dec 6, 2021

At the time of inspection 4 infants in care did not have a current infant feeding instruction form that had been completed by the parent. The latest instruction forms listed were for October.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Dec 6, 2021

At the time of inspection one child did not have his most current immunization record on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Dec 6, 2021

The last severe weather and lock down drills conducted at the center were in the months of July and April.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Dec 6, 2021

The last severe weather and lock down drills conducted at the center were in the months of July and April.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(a)(1)Oct 29, 2021

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that the center did not have copy of the child's medication prescription from a medical professional on file. Medication dosage was only administered by parent's instruction alone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(a)(1)Oct 29, 2021

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that the center did not have copy of the child's medication prescription from a medical professional on file. Medication dosage was only administered by parent's instruction alone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(a)(1)Oct 29, 2021

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that the center did not have copy of the child's medication prescription from a medical professional on file. Medication dosage was only administered by parent's instruction alone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(a)(1)Oct 29, 2021

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that the center did not have copy of the child's medication prescription from a medical professional on file. Medication dosage was only administered by parent's instruction alone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Jun 4, 2021

Two incidents were cut on video footage, in first case the caregiver pulled the child by the arm to set the child at the table, the second incident happened with other child, when child was running in the classroom, caregiver roughly grabbed the child by the top of the head to stop the child.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Jun 4, 2021

Two incidents were cut on video footage, in first case the caregiver pulled the child by the arm to set the child at the table, the second incident happened with other child, when child was running in the classroom, caregiver roughly grabbed the child by the top of the head to stop the child.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Jun 4, 2021

Two incidents were cut on video footage, in first case the caregiver pulled the child by the arm to set the child at the table, the second incident happened with other child, when child was running in the classroom, caregiver roughly grabbed the child by the top of the head to stop the child.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Jun 4, 2021

Two incidents were cut on video footage, in first case the caregiver pulled the child by the arm to set the child at the table, the second incident happened with other child, when child was running in the classroom, caregiver roughly grabbed the child by the top of the head to stop the child.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Growing Smart Learning Center's safety grade?

Growing Smart Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 12.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Growing Smart Learning Center have?

Growing Smart Learning Center has 85 total violations on record, including 70 critical, 15 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Growing Smart Learning Center last inspected?

Growing Smart Learning Center was last inspected on December 18, 2025.

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