Texas records · GRAYSON County · SHERMAN
Growing Smart Learning Center
Licensed Center in SHERMAN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 25, 2018
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 1110 S AUSTIN ST, SHERMAN, TX 75090 8618
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- April 25, 2018
- Operation number
- 1662001
- Licensed capacity
- 87 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 26 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 12 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 4,077 |
| Citations recorded | 23 |
| Record covers | October 29, 2021 – October 5, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 10 |
| Medium High | 9 |
| Medium | 4 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionOctober 5, 20261 citation recorded1 of 370 standards cited at this visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not complete a fire drill in September 2026.
Correction verified by the state on October 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 1, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionDecember 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 8, 20253 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious InjuriesRisk level: Medium
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.
Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2025.
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on December 18, 2025.
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on December 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionOctober 7, 20251 citation recorded1 of 901 standards cited at this visit
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
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)
Correction verified by the state on January 15, 2026.
InspectionJuly 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportMay 30, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 17, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated and was found to be deficient. Caregivers did not properly supervise children who were roughhousing while in care.
Correction verified by the state on July 9, 2025.
InspectionFebruary 27, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJanuary 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 24, 20253 citations recorded3 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at RiskRisk level: Medium
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportNovember 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionNovember 21, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportNovember 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionOctober 31, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 15, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 369 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 14, 2024Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionSeptember 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 7, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on September 12, 2024.
InspectionDecember 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionNovember 29, 20231 citation recorded1 of 833 standards cited at this visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since September 2023.
Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2023.
InspectionMarch 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 3, 20233 citations recorded3 of 399 standards cited at this visit
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherRisk level: High
The fire extinguisher located in one of the operation's vehicles has not been approved by the local fire marshal and is empty.
Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High
Two of the operation's vehicles used to transport children have electronic safety alarm systems installed that are not functioning.
Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid KitRisk level: High
One of the operation's vehilces is not equipped with a first aid kit.
Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionFebruary 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 22, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting BehaviorRisk level: Medium High
Based upon an investigation conducted by DFPS, a caregiver was observed physically redirecting children instead of using positive statements.
Correction verified by the state on February 6, 2023.
InspectionOctober 10, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 29, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 9, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 7, 20221 citation recorded1 of 811 standards cited at this visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
The monthly fire drill was not conducted for the month of June 2022.
Correction verified by the state on July 12, 2022.
ReportJuly 6, 20221 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of PersonRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionDecember 6, 20213 citations recorded3 of 342 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
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.
Correction verified by the state on December 9, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
At the time of inspection one child did not have his most current immunization record on file for review.
Correction verified by the state on December 9, 2021.
746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium
The last severe weather and lock down drills conducted at the center were in the months of July and April.
Correction verified by the state on December 17, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportOctober 29, 20211 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label DirectionsRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.