Kid's Smile Day Care
60 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Oct 9, 2025.
3154 Lima St, Brownsville, TX 78521 · (956) 542-5804
At a glance
Texas HHSC operation #817237 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026
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When can my child start?
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Programs and services
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2025
- Nov 14, 2025 to Nov 14, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Nov 14, 2025 inspection
- Nov 14, 2025 inspection
- Nov 14, 2025 inspection
- Nov 14, 2025 inspection
- Oct 9, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
One file reviewed does not include the health statement. The child has been enrolled for more than 12 months.
Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified Nov 14, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
The sink in the restroom is dusty.
Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Nov 14, 2025. Standard 746.3407(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 04/09/2024.
Corrected Nov 14, 2025, verified Nov 14, 2025. Standard 746.5101(b).
- Oct 9, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
One file reviewed does not include the health statement. The child has been enrolled for more than 12 months.
Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified Nov 14, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 04/09/2024.
Corrected Nov 14, 2025, verified Nov 14, 2025. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
The sink in the restroom is dusty.
Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Nov 14, 2025. Standard 746.3407(11).
- Oct 9, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
The sink in the restroom is dusty.
Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Nov 14, 2025. Standard 746.3407(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 04/09/2024.
Corrected Nov 14, 2025, verified Nov 14, 2025. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
One file reviewed does not include the health statement. The child has been enrolled for more than 12 months.
Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified Nov 14, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- Oct 9, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
The sink in the restroom is dusty.
Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Nov 14, 2025. Standard 746.3407(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
One file reviewed does not include the health statement. The child has been enrolled for more than 12 months.
Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified Nov 14, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 04/09/2024.
Corrected Nov 14, 2025, verified Nov 14, 2025. Standard 746.5101(b).
- 2024
- May 14, 2024 to Oct 11, 20248 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Oct 11, 2024 inspection
- Oct 11, 2024 inspection
- Oct 11, 2024 inspection
- Oct 11, 2024 inspection
- May 14, 2024 inspection
- May 14, 2024 inspection
- May 14, 2024 inspection
- May 14, 2024 inspection
- Jan 12, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
RE-CITE: Staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training. Expired on April 2020.
Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- Jan 12, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
RE-CITE: Staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training. Expired on April 2020.
Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- Jan 12, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
RE-CITE: Staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training. Expired on April 2020.
Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- Jan 12, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
RE-CITE: Staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training. Expired on April 2020.
Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- 2023
- Dec 27, 2023Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
RE-CITE: Verification of training hours for staff were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 12, 2024. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
RE-CITE: Staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training. Expired on April 2020.
Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Apr 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
RE-CITE: Annual certification was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 12, 2024. Standard 746.4135(b).
- Dec 27, 2023Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
RE-CITE: Staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training. Expired on April 2020.
Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Apr 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
RE-CITE: Annual certification was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 12, 2024. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
RE-CITE: Verification of training hours for staff were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 12, 2024. Standard 746.1309(a).
- Dec 27, 2023Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
RE-CITE: Verification of training hours for staff were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 12, 2024. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
RE-CITE: Annual certification was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 12, 2024. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
RE-CITE: Staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training. Expired on April 2020.
Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Apr 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- Dec 27, 2023Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
RE-CITE: Staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training. Expired on April 2020.
Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Apr 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
RE-CITE: Annual certification was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 12, 2024. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
RE-CITE: Verification of training hours for staff were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 12, 2024. Standard 746.1309(a).
- Dec 18, 2023Inspection8 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual health inspection was not current. Last updated on 10/22/23.
Corrected Apr 30, 2024, verified May 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Reviewed staff training: one staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training. Expired on April 2020.
Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
There were no training hours available for review.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
A staff does not have a file available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Annual certification was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 18, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Out of the staff files reviewed, 1 caregiver had no verification of training hours.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
One of Four files reviewed was missing: health statement.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Operational handbook was not available during the inspection.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Standard 746.501(a)(1).
- Dec 18, 2023Inspection8 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Out of the staff files reviewed, 1 caregiver had no verification of training hours.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
A staff does not have a file available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual health inspection was not current. Last updated on 10/22/23.
Corrected Apr 30, 2024, verified May 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Reviewed staff training: one staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training. Expired on April 2020.
Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
One of Four files reviewed was missing: health statement.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Operational handbook was not available during the inspection.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Standard 746.501(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
There were no training hours available for review.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Annual certification was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 18, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Standard 746.4135(b).
- Dec 18, 2023Inspection8 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual health inspection was not current. Last updated on 10/22/23.
Corrected Apr 30, 2024, verified May 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Reviewed staff training: one staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training. Expired on April 2020.
Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Operational handbook was not available during the inspection.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Standard 746.501(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Annual certification was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 18, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
One of Four files reviewed was missing: health statement.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Out of the staff files reviewed, 1 caregiver had no verification of training hours.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
A staff does not have a file available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
There were no training hours available for review.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- Dec 18, 2023Inspection8 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
One of Four files reviewed was missing: health statement.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Reviewed staff training: one staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training. Expired on April 2020.
Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
There were no training hours available for review.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Operational handbook was not available during the inspection.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Standard 746.501(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Out of the staff files reviewed, 1 caregiver had no verification of training hours.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
A staff does not have a file available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual health inspection was not current. Last updated on 10/22/23.
Corrected Apr 30, 2024, verified May 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Annual certification was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 18, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Standard 746.4135(b).
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- Jan 12, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 2/11/2021.
Corrected Jan 27, 2023, verified Feb 3, 2023. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The most recent fire drill was conducted on 11/1/2022.
Corrected Jan 16, 2023, verified Jan 17, 2023. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Jan 12, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 2/11/2021.
Corrected Jan 27, 2023, verified Feb 3, 2023. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The most recent fire drill was conducted on 11/1/2022.
Corrected Jan 16, 2023, verified Jan 17, 2023. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Jan 12, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 2/11/2021.
Corrected Jan 27, 2023, verified Feb 3, 2023. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The most recent fire drill was conducted on 11/1/2022.
Corrected Jan 16, 2023, verified Jan 17, 2023. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Jan 12, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 2/11/2021.
Corrected Jan 27, 2023, verified Feb 3, 2023. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The most recent fire drill was conducted on 11/1/2022.
Corrected Jan 16, 2023, verified Jan 17, 2023. Standard 746.5205(1).
- 2022
- Jan 13, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Training hours were completed but not within the training year.
Corrected Feb 3, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The CPR/FA certification expired in April 2020.
Corrected Feb 3, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.1315(b).
- Jan 13, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The CPR/FA certification expired in April 2020.
Corrected Feb 3, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Training hours were completed but not within the training year.
Corrected Feb 3, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- Jan 13, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The CPR/FA certification expired in April 2020.
Corrected Feb 3, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Training hours were completed but not within the training year.
Corrected Feb 3, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- Jan 13, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The CPR/FA certification expired in April 2020.
Corrected Feb 3, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Training hours were completed but not within the training year.
Corrected Feb 3, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
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