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Smart Start Learning Center

12 critical, 32 serious findings across 44 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 13, 2025.

913 W Monte Cristo Rd, Edinburg, TX 78541 · (956) 588-5064

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsEdinburg licensed centers, n=74

Critical findings12 critical, 32 serious, 0 minor across 44 inspections and 0 investigations (44 visits). Most recent critical: Aug 13, 2025.

Critical12 vs median 4

53% of centers have at least one

Serious32 vs median 12

77% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 32

Texas HHSC operation #1792181 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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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 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
Jul 21, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A monthly fire drill was not conducted for the month of June 2026.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Jul 21, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A monthly fire drill was not conducted for the month of June 2026.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Jul 21, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A monthly fire drill was not conducted for the month of June 2026.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Jul 21, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A monthly fire drill was not conducted for the month of June 2026.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
2025
Aug 28, 2025 to Dec 19, 20258 inspections
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Aug 13, 2025Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  An employee was present at the childcare operation without an eligible background check letter. The employee previously had a provisional background check but was inactivated for failing to follow through the process.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
  There was a bucket of water in the kitchen which became accessible when a child ran into the kitchen. The door leading to the kitchen did not lock.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified Aug 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2025, verified Aug 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  There were no feeding instructions for two infants.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
Aug 13, 2025Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
  There was a bucket of water in the kitchen which became accessible when a child ran into the kitchen. The door leading to the kitchen did not lock.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified Aug 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  An employee was present at the childcare operation without an eligible background check letter. The employee previously had a provisional background check but was inactivated for failing to follow through the process.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2025, verified Aug 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  There were no feeding instructions for two infants.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
Aug 13, 2025Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
  There was a bucket of water in the kitchen which became accessible when a child ran into the kitchen. The door leading to the kitchen did not lock.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified Aug 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  An employee was present at the childcare operation without an eligible background check letter. The employee previously had a provisional background check but was inactivated for failing to follow through the process.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2025, verified Aug 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  There were no feeding instructions for two infants.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
Aug 13, 2025Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  An employee was present at the childcare operation without an eligible background check letter. The employee previously had a provisional background check but was inactivated for failing to follow through the process.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
  There was a bucket of water in the kitchen which became accessible when a child ran into the kitchen. The door leading to the kitchen did not lock.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified Aug 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2025, verified Aug 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  There were no feeding instructions for two infants.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
Feb 21, 2025 to Feb 21, 20254 inspections
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Feb 12, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  The fire practice documentation indicated fire drills have not been conducted in a monthly basis. The last fire drill conducted was in October 2024. The sheltering/severe weather and lock down drills were not conducted four times in 2024. The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in December 2023.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  A gap has developed beneath the wooden fence due to the neighbor's dog digging, which could pose a safety concern for children engaged in outdoor play.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  The fire practice documentation indicated fire drills have not been conducted in a monthly basis. The last fire drill conducted was in October 2024. The sheltering/severe weather and lock down drills were not conducted four times in 2024. The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in December 2023.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  A gap has developed beneath the wooden fence due to the neighbor's dog digging, which could pose a safety concern for children engaged in outdoor play.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  The fire practice documentation indicated fire drills have not been conducted in a monthly basis. The last fire drill conducted was in October 2024. The sheltering/severe weather and lock down drills were not conducted four times in 2024. The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in December 2023.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  A gap has developed beneath the wooden fence due to the neighbor's dog digging, which could pose a safety concern for children engaged in outdoor play.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  The fire practice documentation indicated fire drills have not been conducted in a monthly basis. The last fire drill conducted was in October 2024. The sheltering/severe weather and lock down drills were not conducted four times in 2024. The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in December 2023.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  A gap has developed beneath the wooden fence due to the neighbor's dog digging, which could pose a safety concern for children engaged in outdoor play.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
2024
Mar 11, 2024 to Aug 7, 202416 inspections
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Feb 13, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Fire inspection not available at application inspection.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Fire inspection not available at application inspection.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Feb 13, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Fire inspection not available at application inspection.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Fire inspection not available at application inspection.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.

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