Smart Start Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
27 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
May 18, 2026
Latest inspection
April 2, 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 May 18, 2026
- Provider
- Smart Start Center
- License number
- 842720
- Location
- 100 F M 429 N, Terrell, TX 75160
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 3.0/100
- Inspection record
- 27 inspections, last inspected April 2, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed May 18, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
181
Total Violations
Apr 2, 2026
Last Inspection
113
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (181)
A parent was not allowed access to their child's application.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-04-06
A parent was not provided with the operational policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-04-06
A parent was not allowed access to their child's application.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-04-06
A parent was not provided with the operational policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-04-06
A parent was not provided with the operational policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-04-06
A parent was not provided with the operational policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-04-06
A parent was not allowed access to their child's application.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-04-06
Based on interviews and observations, it was determined that a caregiver threatened a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-19
Based on interviews and observations, it was determined that a caregiver threatened a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-19
Based on interviews and observations, it was determined that a caregiver threatened a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-19
Based on interviews and observations, it was determined that a caregiver threatened a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-19
Based on interviews and observations, it was determined that a caregiver threatened a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-19
Based on interviews and observations, it was determined that a caregiver threatened a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-19
Based on interviews and observations, it was determined that a caregiver threatened a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-19
Based on interviews and observations, it was determined that a caregiver threatened a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-19
Based on interviews and observations, it was determined that a caregiver threatened a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-19
Based on interviews and observations, it was determined that a caregiver threatened a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-19
The operation did not ensure that the electric outlet was covered. One outlet did not have a cover.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-04-13
The operation did not ensure that the electric outlet was covered. One outlet did not have a cover.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-04-13
The operation did not ensure that the electric outlet was covered. One outlet did not have a cover.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-04-13
The operation did not ensure that the electric outlet was covered. One outlet did not have a cover.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-04-13
Two caregivers employed at the operation did not have a signed and notarized affidavit on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current immunization record on file for review, a doctor's note indicating a deviation in the vaccination schedules, or a signed/notarized immunizations exemption affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
At the time of inspection two children did not have the required health statements on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
The center director not have all required training hours on file for the previous full year. Only 7 hours could be accounted for. One caregiver also did not have all the required training hours for the previous full year. 13 hours could be accounted for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-14
Two caregivers employed at the operation did not have a signed and notarized affidavit on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
At the time of inspection two children did not have the required health statements on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current immunization record on file for review, a doctor's note indicating a deviation in the vaccination schedules, or a signed/notarized immunizations exemption affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
The center director not have all required training hours on file for the previous full year. Only 7 hours could be accounted for. One caregiver also did not have all the required training hours for the previous full year. 13 hours could be accounted for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-14
At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current immunization record on file for review, a doctor's note indicating a deviation in the vaccination schedules, or a signed/notarized immunizations exemption affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
The center director not have all required training hours on file for the previous full year. Only 7 hours could be accounted for. One caregiver also did not have all the required training hours for the previous full year. 13 hours could be accounted for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-14
At the time of inspection two children did not have the required health statements on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
Two caregivers employed at the operation did not have a signed and notarized affidavit on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
The center director not have all required training hours on file for the previous full year. Only 7 hours could be accounted for. One caregiver also did not have all the required training hours for the previous full year. 13 hours could be accounted for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-14
Two caregivers employed at the operation did not have a signed and notarized affidavit on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
At the time of inspection two children did not have the required health statements on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current immunization record on file for review, a doctor's note indicating a deviation in the vaccination schedules, or a signed/notarized immunizations exemption affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
The center director not have all required training hours on file for the previous full year. Only 7 hours could be accounted for. One caregiver also did not have all the required training hours for the previous full year. 13 hours could be accounted for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-14
Two caregivers employed at the operation did not have a signed and notarized affidavit on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
At the time of inspection two children did not have the required health statements on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current immunization record on file for review, a doctor's note indicating a deviation in the vaccination schedules, or a signed/notarized immunizations exemption affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
At the time of inspection two children did not have the required health statements on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
Two caregivers employed at the operation did not have a signed and notarized affidavit on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
The center director not have all required training hours on file for the previous full year. Only 7 hours could be accounted for. One caregiver also did not have all the required training hours for the previous full year. 13 hours could be accounted for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-14
At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current immunization record on file for review, a doctor's note indicating a deviation in the vaccination schedules, or a signed/notarized immunizations exemption affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
Two caregivers employed at the operation did not have a signed and notarized affidavit on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
At the time of inspection two children did not have the required health statements on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
The center director not have all required training hours on file for the previous full year. Only 7 hours could be accounted for. One caregiver also did not have all the required training hours for the previous full year. 13 hours could be accounted for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-14
Two caregivers employed at the operation did not have a signed and notarized affidavit on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current immunization record on file for review, a doctor's note indicating a deviation in the vaccination schedules, or a signed/notarized immunizations exemption affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
At the time of inspection two children did not have the required health statements on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
The center director not have all required training hours on file for the previous full year. Only 7 hours could be accounted for. One caregiver also did not have all the required training hours for the previous full year. 13 hours could be accounted for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-14
At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current immunization record on file for review, a doctor's note indicating a deviation in the vaccination schedules, or a signed/notarized immunizations exemption affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
At the time of inspection two children did not have the required health statements on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
Two caregivers employed at the operation did not have a signed and notarized affidavit on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
The center director not have all required training hours on file for the previous full year. Only 7 hours could be accounted for. One caregiver also did not have all the required training hours for the previous full year. 13 hours could be accounted for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-14
At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current immunization record on file for review, a doctor's note indicating a deviation in the vaccination schedules, or a signed/notarized immunizations exemption affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
At the time of inspection two children did not have the required health statements on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
The center director not have all required training hours on file for the previous full year. Only 7 hours could be accounted for. One caregiver also did not have all the required training hours for the previous full year. 13 hours could be accounted for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-14
At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current immunization record on file for review, a doctor's note indicating a deviation in the vaccination schedules, or a signed/notarized immunizations exemption affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
Two caregivers employed at the operation did not have a signed and notarized affidavit on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
At the time of inspection two children did not have the required health statements on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
The center director not have all required training hours on file for the previous full year. Only 7 hours could be accounted for. One caregiver also did not have all the required training hours for the previous full year. 13 hours could be accounted for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-14
At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current immunization record on file for review, a doctor's note indicating a deviation in the vaccination schedules, or a signed/notarized immunizations exemption affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
Two caregivers employed at the operation did not have a signed and notarized affidavit on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
The center director not have all required training hours on file for the previous full year. Only 7 hours could be accounted for. One caregiver also did not have all the required training hours for the previous full year. 13 hours could be accounted for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-14
At the time of inspection two children did not have the required health statements on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
Two caregivers employed at the operation did not have a signed and notarized affidavit on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current immunization record on file for review, a doctor's note indicating a deviation in the vaccination schedules, or a signed/notarized immunizations exemption affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
The center director not have all required training hours on file for the previous full year. Only 7 hours could be accounted for. One caregiver also did not have all the required training hours for the previous full year. 13 hours could be accounted for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-14
Two caregivers employed at the operation did not have a signed and notarized affidavit on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
At the time of inspection two children did not have the required health statements on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current immunization record on file for review, a doctor's note indicating a deviation in the vaccination schedules, or a signed/notarized immunizations exemption affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
Two caregivers employed at the operation did not have a signed and notarized affidavit on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
The center director not have all required training hours on file for the previous full year. Only 7 hours could be accounted for. One caregiver also did not have all the required training hours for the previous full year. 13 hours could be accounted for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-14
At the time of inspection two children did not have the required health statements on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current immunization record on file for review, a doctor's note indicating a deviation in the vaccination schedules, or a signed/notarized immunizations exemption affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current immunization record on file for review, a doctor's note indicating a deviation in the vaccination schedules, or a signed/notarized immunizations exemption affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
The center director not have all required training hours on file for the previous full year. Only 7 hours could be accounted for. One caregiver also did not have all the required training hours for the previous full year. 13 hours could be accounted for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-14
At the time of inspection two children did not have the required health statements on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
Two caregivers employed at the operation did not have a signed and notarized affidavit on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
At the time of inspection the last documented fire drill was on 3/22/24. There was no documentation for a fire drill conducted in April.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
Three children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
At the time of inspection the last documented fire drill was on 3/22/24. There was no documentation for a fire drill conducted in April.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
At the time of inspection the last documented fire drill was on 3/22/24. There was no documentation for a fire drill conducted in April.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
Three children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
Three children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
At the time of inspection the last documented fire drill was on 3/22/24. There was no documentation for a fire drill conducted in April.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
At the time of inspection the last documented fire drill was on 3/22/24. There was no documentation for a fire drill conducted in April.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
Three children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
Three children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
At the time of inspection the last documented fire drill was on 3/22/24. There was no documentation for a fire drill conducted in April.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
At the time of inspection the last documented fire drill was on 3/22/24. There was no documentation for a fire drill conducted in April.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
Three children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
Three children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
At the time of inspection the last documented fire drill was on 3/22/24. There was no documentation for a fire drill conducted in April.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
Three children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
At the time of inspection the last documented fire drill was on 3/22/24. There was no documentation for a fire drill conducted in April.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
Three children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
At the time of inspection the last documented fire drill was on 3/22/24. There was no documentation for a fire drill conducted in April.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
Three children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
At the time of inspection the last documented fire drill was on 3/22/24. There was no documentation for a fire drill conducted in April.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
Three children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
At the time of inspection the last documented fire drill was on 3/22/24. There was no documentation for a fire drill conducted in April.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
Three children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
At the time of inspection the last documented fire drill was on 3/22/24. There was no documentation for a fire drill conducted in April.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
Three children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
At the time of inspection the last documented fire drill was on 3/22/24. There was no documentation for a fire drill conducted in April.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
Three children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21
Director had 12 of the 30 required hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Three caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
8 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Three caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
Director had 12 of the 30 required hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
8 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
8 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Director had 12 of the 30 required hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Three caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
Three caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
8 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Director had 12 of the 30 required hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Three caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
8 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Director had 12 of the 30 required hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Three caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
Director had 12 of the 30 required hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
8 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Three caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
8 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Director had 12 of the 30 required hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Three caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
8 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Director had 12 of the 30 required hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Director had 12 of the 30 required hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
8 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Three caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
8 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Director had 12 of the 30 required hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Three caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
Three caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
Director had 12 of the 30 required hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
8 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
8 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Director had 12 of the 30 required hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Three caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
Director had 12 of the 30 required hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Three caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
8 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Director had 12 of the 30 required hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
8 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Three caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
Director had 12 of the 30 required hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
8 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21
Three caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
One caregiver was providing care without an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher was removed from the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was providing care without an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher was removed from the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was providing care without an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher was removed from the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was providing care without an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher was removed from the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was providing care without an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher was removed from the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was providing care without an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher was removed from the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was providing care without an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher was removed from the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was providing care without an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher was removed from the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was providing care without an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher was removed from the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was providing care without an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher was removed from the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was providing care without an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher was removed from the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was providing care without an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher was removed from the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was providing care without an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher was removed from the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation did not report a communicable disease within 48 hours of being notified.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25
The operation did not report a communicable disease within 48 hours of being notified.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25
The operation did not report a communicable disease within 48 hours of being notified.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25
The operation did not report a communicable disease within 48 hours of being notified.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25
The operation did not report a communicable disease within 48 hours of being notified.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25
The operation did not report a communicable disease within 48 hours of being notified.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25
The operation did not report a communicable disease within 48 hours of being notified.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25
The operation did not report a communicable disease within 48 hours of being notified.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25
The operation did not report a communicable disease within 48 hours of being notified.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25
The operation did not report a communicable disease within 48 hours of being notified.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25
The operation did not report a communicable disease within 48 hours of being notified.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25
The operation did not report a communicable disease within 48 hours of being notified.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25
The operation did not report a communicable disease within 48 hours of being notified.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25
The operation did not report a communicable disease within 48 hours of being notified.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smart Start Center's safety grade?
Smart Start Center 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 Smart Start Center have?
Smart Start Center has 181 total violations on record, including 56 critical, 125 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Smart Start Center last inspected?
Smart Start Center was last inspected on April 2, 2026.