Texas records · KAUFMAN County · TERRELL

Smart Start Center

Licensed Center in TERRELL, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 19, 2004

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 100 F M 429 N, TERRELL, TX 75160
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: October 19, 2004
Operation number: 842720
Licensed capacity: 113 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	11
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	5
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,139
Citations recorded	15
Record covers	February 17, 2022 – September 28, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	2
Medium High	3
Medium	9
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

ReportSeptember 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionApril 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportMarch 27, 20262 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.601(b) - Provide Access to Children's Records - ParentsRisk level: Medium

A parent was not allowed access to their child's application.

Correction verified by the state on April 29, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of PoliciesRisk level: Medium

A parent was not provided with the operational policies.

Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 19, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High

Based on interviews and observations, it was determined that a caregiver threatened a child.

Correction verified by the state on April 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 18, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not ensure that the electric outlet was covered. One outlet did not have a cover.

Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2026.

InspectionFebruary 25, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 450 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 16, 20254 citations recorded4 of 826 standards cited at this visit

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)Risk level: Medium Low

Two caregivers employed at the operation did not have a signed and notarized affidavit on file for review.

Correction verified by the state on May 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

At the time of inspection two children did not have the required health statements on file for review.

Correction verified by the state on April 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on May 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 7, 20242 citations recorded2 of 562 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

Three children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on May 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on May 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportFebruary 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 21, 20233 citations recorded3 of 692 standards cited at this visit

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

Director had 12 of the 30 required hours.

Correction verified by the state on September 13, 2023.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High

Three caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid.

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

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

8 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on September 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 2, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 26, 20221 citation recorded1 of 592 standards cited at this visit

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

One caregiver was providing care without an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher was removed from the operation.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJuly 22, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable IllnessRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not report a communicable disease within 48 hours of being notified.

Correction verified by the state on August 22, 2022.

InspectionFebruary 17, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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