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Smart Minds

12 serious findings across 4 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jun 3, 2026.

122 Gillian Dr, Laredo, TX 78043 · (956) 645-7514

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsLaredo licensed centers, n=104

Serious findings0 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 4 inspections and 0 investigations (4 visits). Most recent serious: Jun 3, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

56% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 12

82% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2026Initial

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #1834192 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedNot listed
Before-school careListed
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 subsidiesNot accepted

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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.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Jun 3, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
  Emergency preparedness plan did not include how the licensed home will relocate children under the age of 24 months or with limited mobility. It was also missing information on how the provider would relocate with essential information such as emergency care information.
  Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5003(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Children's products certification form was not available.
  Corrected Jun 4, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  Fire extinguisher was not mounted.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5105.
Jun 3, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
  Emergency preparedness plan did not include how the licensed home will relocate children under the age of 24 months or with limited mobility. It was also missing information on how the provider would relocate with essential information such as emergency care information.
  Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5003(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Children's products certification form was not available.
  Corrected Jun 4, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  Fire extinguisher was not mounted.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5105.
Jun 3, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Children's products certification form was not available.
  Corrected Jun 4, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  Fire extinguisher was not mounted.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5105.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
  Emergency preparedness plan did not include how the licensed home will relocate children under the age of 24 months or with limited mobility. It was also missing information on how the provider would relocate with essential information such as emergency care information.
  Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5003(3).
Jun 3, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  Fire extinguisher was not mounted.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5105.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
  Emergency preparedness plan did not include how the licensed home will relocate children under the age of 24 months or with limited mobility. It was also missing information on how the provider would relocate with essential information such as emergency care information.
  Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5003(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Children's products certification form was not available.
  Corrected Jun 4, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(b).

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