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Smauley's Small World

16 critical, 16 serious findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 5, 2024.

603 Ward St, Daingerfield, TX 75638 · (903) 645-2200

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings16 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 8 investigations (40 visits). Most recent critical: Nov 5, 2024.

Critical16 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2018Full Permit

Practical7a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 94 places

Texas HHSC operation #1668634 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providednot listed
Snacks providednot listed
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
Jul 30, 2026 to Jul 30, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 30, 2026 inspection
- Jul 30, 2026 inspection
- Jul 30, 2026 inspection
- Jul 30, 2026 inspection
2025
Sep 24, 2025 to Sep 24, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 24, 2025 inspection
- Sep 24, 2025 inspection
- Sep 24, 2025 inspection
- Sep 24, 2025 inspection
Feb 21, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
  The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: hearing and vision screening requirements and information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Standard 746.501(a)(28).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Infant Daily Report - Times Slept
  The daily schedule being shared with the parent does not include the following information: times slept, infant's mood, and summary of activities.
  Corrected Feb 24, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Standard 746.2431(1).
Feb 21, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
  The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: hearing and vision screening requirements and information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Standard 746.501(a)(28).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Infant Daily Report - Times Slept
  The daily schedule being shared with the parent does not include the following information: times slept, infant's mood, and summary of activities.
  Corrected Feb 24, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Standard 746.2431(1).
Feb 21, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
  The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: hearing and vision screening requirements and information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Standard 746.501(a)(28).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Infant Daily Report - Times Slept
  The daily schedule being shared with the parent does not include the following information: times slept, infant's mood, and summary of activities.
  Corrected Feb 24, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Standard 746.2431(1).
Feb 21, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Infant Daily Report - Times Slept
  The daily schedule being shared with the parent does not include the following information: times slept, infant's mood, and summary of activities.
  Corrected Feb 24, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Standard 746.2431(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
  The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: hearing and vision screening requirements and information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Standard 746.501(a)(28).
Jan 3, 2025 to Jan 3, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 3, 2025 inspection
- Jan 3, 2025 inspection
- Jan 3, 2025 inspection
- Jan 3, 2025 inspection
2024
Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 12, 2024 inspection
- Nov 12, 2024 inspection
- Nov 12, 2024 inspection
- Nov 12, 2024 inspection
Nov 5, 2024Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
  This standard was reviewed as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was observed on video forcefully pushing a child's head onto a nap cot as a method of discipline. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
  Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified Jan 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver physically abused a child while in care. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
  Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified Jan 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  This standard was reviewed as part of an DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver failed to demonstrate self-control when the caregiver forcefully pushed a child's head down on a nap cot which resulted in an injury to the child. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
  Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified Jan 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a staff member used their cell phone while supervising children. This staff member is no longer employed by the operation.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Dec 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Nov 5, 2024Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  This standard was reviewed as part of an DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver failed to demonstrate self-control when the caregiver forcefully pushed a child's head down on a nap cot which resulted in an injury to the child. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
  Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified Jan 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver physically abused a child while in care. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
  Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified Jan 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
  This standard was reviewed as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was observed on video forcefully pushing a child's head onto a nap cot as a method of discipline. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
  Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified Jan 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a staff member used their cell phone while supervising children. This staff member is no longer employed by the operation.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Dec 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Nov 5, 2024Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  This standard was reviewed as part of an DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver failed to demonstrate self-control when the caregiver forcefully pushed a child's head down on a nap cot which resulted in an injury to the child. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
  Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified Jan 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver physically abused a child while in care. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
  Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified Jan 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
  This standard was reviewed as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was observed on video forcefully pushing a child's head onto a nap cot as a method of discipline. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
  Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified Jan 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a staff member used their cell phone while supervising children. This staff member is no longer employed by the operation.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Dec 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Nov 5, 2024Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver physically abused a child while in care. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
  Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified Jan 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  This standard was reviewed as part of an DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver failed to demonstrate self-control when the caregiver forcefully pushed a child's head down on a nap cot which resulted in an injury to the child. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
  Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified Jan 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
  This standard was reviewed as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was observed on video forcefully pushing a child's head onto a nap cot as a method of discipline. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
  Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified Jan 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a staff member used their cell phone while supervising children. This staff member is no longer employed by the operation.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Dec 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Jul 26, 2024 to Sep 4, 20248 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 4, 2024 inspection
- Sep 4, 2024 inspection
- Sep 4, 2024 inspection
- Sep 4, 2024 inspection
- Aug 30, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 30, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 30, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 30, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jul 26, 2024 inspection
- Jul 26, 2024 inspection
- Jul 26, 2024 inspection
- Jul 26, 2024 inspection
Jul 17, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  An infant was observed wearing an amber necklace. This was corrected at inspection as staff removed the necklace from the infants neck.
  Corrected Jul 17, 2024, verified Jul 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked a health statement.
  Corrected Aug 17, 2024, verified Jul 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
Jul 17, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  An infant was observed wearing an amber necklace. This was corrected at inspection as staff removed the necklace from the infants neck.
  Corrected Jul 17, 2024, verified Jul 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked a health statement.
  Corrected Aug 17, 2024, verified Jul 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
Jul 17, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  An infant was observed wearing an amber necklace. This was corrected at inspection as staff removed the necklace from the infants neck.
  Corrected Jul 17, 2024, verified Jul 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked a health statement.
  Corrected Aug 17, 2024, verified Jul 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
Jul 17, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  An infant was observed wearing an amber necklace. This was corrected at inspection as staff removed the necklace from the infants neck.
  Corrected Jul 17, 2024, verified Jul 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked a health statement.
  Corrected Aug 17, 2024, verified Jul 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).

Show 28 older visits, not counted above

2023
Aug 23, 2023 to Aug 23, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 23, 2023 inspection
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2022
Jun 10, 2022 to Sep 1, 20228 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 1, 2022 inspection
- Sep 1, 2022 inspection
- Sep 1, 2022 inspection
- Sep 1, 2022 inspection
- Jun 10, 2022 inspection
- Jun 10, 2022 inspection
- Jun 10, 2022 inspection
- Jun 10, 2022 inspection
May 23, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Lofts -Handrails on Stairs and Steps
  It was observed that two sets of steps leading into the school building were lacking handrails.
  Corrected May 30, 2022, verified Jun 10, 2022. Standard 746.4509(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  It was observed that an air condition unit was lacking a barrier preventing children from having access on the school age playground.
  Corrected May 30, 2022, verified Jun 10, 2022. Standard 746.3701(3).
May 23, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  It was observed that an air condition unit was lacking a barrier preventing children from having access on the school age playground.
  Corrected May 30, 2022, verified Jun 10, 2022. Standard 746.3701(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Lofts -Handrails on Stairs and Steps
  It was observed that two sets of steps leading into the school building were lacking handrails.
  Corrected May 30, 2022, verified Jun 10, 2022. Standard 746.4509(a)(2).
May 23, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Lofts -Handrails on Stairs and Steps
  It was observed that two sets of steps leading into the school building were lacking handrails.
  Corrected May 30, 2022, verified Jun 10, 2022. Standard 746.4509(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  It was observed that an air condition unit was lacking a barrier preventing children from having access on the school age playground.
  Corrected May 30, 2022, verified Jun 10, 2022. Standard 746.3701(3).
May 23, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Lofts -Handrails on Stairs and Steps
  It was observed that two sets of steps leading into the school building were lacking handrails.
  Corrected May 30, 2022, verified Jun 10, 2022. Standard 746.4509(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  It was observed that an air condition unit was lacking a barrier preventing children from having access on the school age playground.
  Corrected May 30, 2022, verified Jun 10, 2022. Standard 746.3701(3).
2021
Oct 4, 2021 to Dec 22, 20218 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 22, 2021 inspection
- Dec 22, 2021 inspection
- Dec 22, 2021 inspection
- Dec 22, 2021 inspection
- Dec 20, 2021 self-reported incident
- Dec 20, 2021 self-reported incident
- Dec 20, 2021 self-reported incident
- Dec 20, 2021 self-reported incident
- Oct 4, 2021 inspection
- Oct 4, 2021 inspection
- Oct 4, 2021 inspection
- Oct 4, 2021 inspection

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