Texas records · HIDALGO County · MCALLEN

Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center

Licensed Center in MCALLEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued August 15, 2014

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 5509 N WARE RD, MCALLEN, TX 78504 5155
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: August 15, 2014
Operation number: 1532554
Licensed capacity: 46 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat · 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	11
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	1
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	2,802
Citations recorded	18
Record covers	September 7, 2022 – June 24, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	4
Medium High	6
Medium	7
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJune 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 310 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 27, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 19, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 17, 20262 citations recorded2 of 7 standards cited at this visit

746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's LicenseRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on February 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on February 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 11 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 1, 20253 citations recorded3 of 481 standards cited at this visit

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on August 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue BreathingRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on August 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topicsRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on August 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 21, 20242 citations recorded2 of 776 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation trainingRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on August 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherRisk level: High

The two transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher.

Correction verified by the state on August 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 27, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 12, 20231 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service TrainingRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on September 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 30, 20235 citations recorded5 of 481 standards cited at this visit

746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra PadsRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on September 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium

There was no current infant feeding instructions for two infants.

Correction verified by the state on September 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on September 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on September 12, 2023.

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium

Training records were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on September 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 7, 20225 citations recorded5 of 723 standards cited at this visit

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.Risk level: Low

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

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission InformationRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on September 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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