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Smart Start Child Care #2

4 critical, 28 serious, 4 minor findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 19, 2025.

1506 S Sugar Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539 · (956) 720-4199

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At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsEdinburg licensed centers, n=74

Critical findings4 critical, 28 serious, 4 minor across 28 inspections and 0 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: Dec 19, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 4

53% of centers have at least one

Serious28 vs median 12

77% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 87

Texas HHSC operation #1798271 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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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.

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2026
Jan 8, 2026 to Jan 8, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 8, 2026 inspection
- Jan 8, 2026 inspection
- Jan 8, 2026 inspection
- Jan 8, 2026 inspection
2025
Dec 19, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for eight children who are transported from school to the childcare center were not in the transportation vehicle. Corrected at Inspection: The information was placed in the transportation folder.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
  Training records for two caregivers were not available for review.
  Corrected Jan 2, 2026, verified Jan 8, 2026. Standard 746.901(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Four caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
  Corrected Dec 23, 2025, verified Dec 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
Dec 19, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for eight children who are transported from school to the childcare center were not in the transportation vehicle. Corrected at Inspection: The information was placed in the transportation folder.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
  Training records for two caregivers were not available for review.
  Corrected Jan 2, 2026, verified Jan 8, 2026. Standard 746.901(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Four caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
  Corrected Dec 23, 2025, verified Dec 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
Dec 19, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for eight children who are transported from school to the childcare center were not in the transportation vehicle. Corrected at Inspection: The information was placed in the transportation folder.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Four caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
  Corrected Dec 23, 2025, verified Dec 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
  Training records for two caregivers were not available for review.
  Corrected Jan 2, 2026, verified Jan 8, 2026. Standard 746.901(6).
Dec 19, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for eight children who are transported from school to the childcare center were not in the transportation vehicle. Corrected at Inspection: The information was placed in the transportation folder.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
  Training records for two caregivers were not available for review.
  Corrected Jan 2, 2026, verified Jan 8, 2026. Standard 746.901(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Four caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
  Corrected Dec 23, 2025, verified Dec 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
Jun 23, 2025 to Jun 23, 20254 inspections
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- Jun 23, 2025 inspection
2024
Nov 22, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Education Outside of U.S.
  A staff member observed caring for a child is missing translation of education.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2024, verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1111.
- MinorTexas: Low
  Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
  1 out of 5 staff files reviewed is missing the following: Employment Affidavit Pre-Employment Affidavit
  Corrected Nov 29, 2024, verified Nov 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1105(3).
Nov 22, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Education Outside of U.S.
  A staff member observed caring for a child is missing translation of education.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2024, verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1111.
- MinorTexas: Low
  Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
  1 out of 5 staff files reviewed is missing the following: Employment Affidavit Pre-Employment Affidavit
  Corrected Nov 29, 2024, verified Nov 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1105(3).
Nov 22, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Education Outside of U.S.
  A staff member observed caring for a child is missing translation of education.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2024, verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1111.
- MinorTexas: Low
  Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
  1 out of 5 staff files reviewed is missing the following: Employment Affidavit Pre-Employment Affidavit
  Corrected Nov 29, 2024, verified Nov 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1105(3).
Nov 22, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Education Outside of U.S.
  A staff member observed caring for a child is missing translation of education.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2024, verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1111.
- MinorTexas: Low
  Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
  1 out of 5 staff files reviewed is missing the following: Employment Affidavit Pre-Employment Affidavit
  Corrected Nov 29, 2024, verified Nov 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1105(3).
Oct 9, 2024 to Oct 9, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 9, 2024 inspection
- Oct 9, 2024 inspection
- Oct 9, 2024 inspection
- Oct 9, 2024 inspection
Sep 17, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A fire drill was not conducted for the month of August.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2024, verified Oct 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Sep 17, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A fire drill was not conducted for the month of August.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2024, verified Oct 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Sep 17, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A fire drill was not conducted for the month of August.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2024, verified Oct 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Sep 17, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A fire drill was not conducted for the month of August.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2024, verified Oct 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Jul 11, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Black mold was observed on the ceiling of a storage room located in a pre-school room. A musty odor was present in the room and water was leaking from the ceiling in the storage room. In addition, drain pipes under a children's sink were not connected.
  Corrected Jul 19, 2024, verified Jul 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policies reviewed was missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); the policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2024, verified Jul 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Toilets, Sinks and Fountains Used Safely and Independently
  Children's restrooms were not equipped with step stools to allow children to use the sinks and toilets safely and independently. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as step stools were provided in each restroom.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4419.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policies reviewed was missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); the policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2024, verified Jul 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Toilets, Sinks and Fountains Used Safely and Independently
  Children's restrooms were not equipped with step stools to allow children to use the sinks and toilets safely and independently. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as step stools were provided in each restroom.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4419.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Black mold was observed on the ceiling of a storage room located in a pre-school room. A musty odor was present in the room and water was leaking from the ceiling in the storage room. In addition, drain pipes under a children's sink were not connected.
  Corrected Jul 19, 2024, verified Jul 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Black mold was observed on the ceiling of a storage room located in a pre-school room. A musty odor was present in the room and water was leaking from the ceiling in the storage room. In addition, drain pipes under a children's sink were not connected.
  Corrected Jul 19, 2024, verified Jul 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Toilets, Sinks and Fountains Used Safely and Independently
  Children's restrooms were not equipped with step stools to allow children to use the sinks and toilets safely and independently. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as step stools were provided in each restroom.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4419.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policies reviewed was missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); the policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2024, verified Jul 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
Jul 11, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Black mold was observed on the ceiling of a storage room located in a pre-school room. A musty odor was present in the room and water was leaking from the ceiling in the storage room. In addition, drain pipes under a children's sink were not connected.
  Corrected Jul 19, 2024, verified Jul 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Toilets, Sinks and Fountains Used Safely and Independently
  Children's restrooms were not equipped with step stools to allow children to use the sinks and toilets safely and independently. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as step stools were provided in each restroom.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4419.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policies reviewed was missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); the policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2024, verified Jul 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).

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