Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center
5509 N Ware Rd, McAllen, TX 78504
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
12 critical, 16 serious findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 17, 2026.
28 inspections · 4 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
The everyday details
State facts · provider details pendingSubsidies accepted in state listing
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What care includes
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careListed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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Infant: availability not confirmed
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Licensed capacity: 46 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Weekend Care,Field Trips
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Accreditation information not provided. Licensing does not establish accreditation.
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
A typical day
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06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careListed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
Languages spoken and interpreter availability not provided.
Care plans, dietary substitutions, and medication training need confirmation.
Entrance, restroom, and classroom accessibility details not provided.
Individual accommodations, specialist access, and staff training not provided.
People, policies & environment
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Individual qualifications, CPR, and first-aid training not provided.
Current classroom staffing and ratios not provided. Ask on your visit.
Parent updates and conference policies not provided.
Authorized pickup and visitor procedures not provided.
Exclusion and return criteria not provided.
Holiday and staff-development calendar not provided.
Evidence, with the follow-through.
Provider descriptions, prices, and photos never change this record. Every finding below comes from published state evidence.
12 critical, 16 serious findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 17, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
7 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.5617(b) (4 visits); 745.641 (4 visits); 746.901 (4 visits); 746.1301(a)(3)(A) (4 visits); 746.1311(e) (4 visits); 746.5617(a)(5) (4 visits); 746.1301(a)(7)(A) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Feb 27, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
52 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Driver Has Current Driver's License
Transportation was conducted by an employee that does not have a current drivers license.
State verification published Feb 27, 2026.
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
- Feb 19, 2026 to Jun 24, 202612 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 24, 2026 inspection
- Jun 24, 2026 inspection
- Jun 24, 2026 inspection
- Jun 24, 2026 inspection
- Feb 27, 2026 inspection
- Feb 27, 2026 inspection
- Feb 27, 2026 inspection
- Feb 27, 2026 inspection
- Feb 19, 2026 inspection
- Feb 19, 2026 inspection
- Feb 19, 2026 inspection
- Feb 19, 2026 inspection
- Feb 17, 2026Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Driver Has Current Driver's License
Transportation was conducted by an employee that does not have a current drivers license.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The center allowed an individual to be present at the operation prior to receiving the notification of the individual's background check eligibility.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Feb 17, 2026Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The center allowed an individual to be present at the operation prior to receiving the notification of the individual's background check eligibility.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Driver Has Current Driver's License
Transportation was conducted by an employee that does not have a current drivers license.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(b).
- Feb 17, 2026Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Driver Has Current Driver's License
Transportation was conducted by an employee that does not have a current drivers license.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The center allowed an individual to be present at the operation prior to receiving the notification of the individual's background check eligibility.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Feb 17, 2026Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The center allowed an individual to be present at the operation prior to receiving the notification of the individual's background check eligibility.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Driver Has Current Driver's License
Transportation was conducted by an employee that does not have a current drivers license.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(b).
- 2025
- Aug 19, 2025 to Aug 19, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 19, 2025 inspection
- Aug 19, 2025 inspection
- Aug 19, 2025 inspection
- Aug 19, 2025 inspection
- Aug 1, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
2 out of 5 employee records were not avaiable for review.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
2 out of 3 employees records reviewed are missing up to date First Aid and CPR certification.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Director is missing the following trainings: 1) SIDS/Brain Development/SBS, Hazardous materials, allergies, medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Transportation.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- Aug 1, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
2 out of 5 employee records were not avaiable for review.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
2 out of 3 employees records reviewed are missing up to date First Aid and CPR certification.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Director is missing the following trainings: 1) SIDS/Brain Development/SBS, Hazardous materials, allergies, medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Transportation.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- Aug 1, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Director is missing the following trainings: 1) SIDS/Brain Development/SBS, Hazardous materials, allergies, medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Transportation.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
2 out of 5 employee records were not avaiable for review.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
2 out of 3 employees records reviewed are missing up to date First Aid and CPR certification.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- Aug 1, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Director is missing the following trainings: 1) SIDS/Brain Development/SBS, Hazardous materials, allergies, medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Transportation.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
2 out of 3 employees records reviewed are missing up to date First Aid and CPR certification.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
2 out of 5 employee records were not avaiable for review.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- 2024
- Aug 21, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The two transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The three caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A).
- Aug 21, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The two transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The three caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A).
- Aug 21, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The two transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The three caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A).
- Aug 21, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The two transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The three caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A).
- 2023
- Sep 27, 2023 to Sep 27, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 27, 2023 inspection
- Sep 27, 2023 inspection
- Sep 27, 2023 inspection
- Sep 27, 2023 inspection
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- Sep 12, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Two caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Preservice trainings.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- Sep 12, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Two caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Preservice trainings.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- Sep 12, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Two caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Preservice trainings.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- Sep 12, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Two caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Preservice trainings.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- Aug 30, 2023Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
A 3-month-old infant was asleep on a pillow in the play yard.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training records were not available for review.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were two rooms with loose, cracked, and water-stained ceiling tiles. A handwashing handle in the restroom was loose.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Two mats used by the children during naptime were observed with torn sections.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2023. Standard 746.4503(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There was no current infant feeding instructions for two infants.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- Aug 30, 2023Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
A 3-month-old infant was asleep on a pillow in the play yard.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Two mats used by the children during naptime were observed with torn sections.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2023. Standard 746.4503(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were two rooms with loose, cracked, and water-stained ceiling tiles. A handwashing handle in the restroom was loose.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training records were not available for review.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There was no current infant feeding instructions for two infants.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- Aug 30, 2023Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
A 3-month-old infant was asleep on a pillow in the play yard.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training records were not available for review.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There was no current infant feeding instructions for two infants.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were two rooms with loose, cracked, and water-stained ceiling tiles. A handwashing handle in the restroom was loose.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Two mats used by the children during naptime were observed with torn sections.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2023. Standard 746.4503(b).
- Aug 30, 2023Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
A 3-month-old infant was asleep on a pillow in the play yard.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training records were not available for review.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Two mats used by the children during naptime were observed with torn sections.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2023. Standard 746.4503(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were two rooms with loose, cracked, and water-stained ceiling tiles. A handwashing handle in the restroom was loose.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There was no current infant feeding instructions for two infants.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- 2022
- Sep 19, 2022 to Sep 19, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 19, 2022 inspection
- Sep 19, 2022 inspection
- Sep 19, 2022 inspection
- Sep 19, 2022 inspection
- Sep 7, 2022Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The vent in the classroom used by the children was observed with dust and debris. The infant room was observed with spiderwebs, and the inside of the ceiling cover panel was observed with numerous dead insects. There was a water hose on the floor at the outdoor play area which is a tripping hazard for the children. Note: The waterhose was removed during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
One child's record was missing the immunization record. One child's record did not have the school's information.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There was no infant feeding instructions for a 6 month old infant in care.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- MinorTexas: Low
Education Outside of U.S.
A foreign education document for a caregiver was not translated to English.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1045.
- Sep 7, 2022Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
One child's record was missing the immunization record. One child's record did not have the school's information.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The vent in the classroom used by the children was observed with dust and debris. The infant room was observed with spiderwebs, and the inside of the ceiling cover panel was observed with numerous dead insects. There was a water hose on the floor at the outdoor play area which is a tripping hazard for the children. Note: The waterhose was removed during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There was no infant feeding instructions for a 6 month old infant in care.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- MinorTexas: Low
Education Outside of U.S.
A foreign education document for a caregiver was not translated to English.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1045.
- Sep 7, 2022Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There was no infant feeding instructions for a 6 month old infant in care.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The vent in the classroom used by the children was observed with dust and debris. The infant room was observed with spiderwebs, and the inside of the ceiling cover panel was observed with numerous dead insects. There was a water hose on the floor at the outdoor play area which is a tripping hazard for the children. Note: The waterhose was removed during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
One child's record was missing the immunization record. One child's record did not have the school's information.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- MinorTexas: Low
Education Outside of U.S.
A foreign education document for a caregiver was not translated to English.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1045.
- Sep 7, 2022Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
One child's record was missing the immunization record. One child's record did not have the school's information.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The vent in the classroom used by the children was observed with dust and debris. The infant room was observed with spiderwebs, and the inside of the ceiling cover panel was observed with numerous dead insects. There was a water hose on the floor at the outdoor play area which is a tripping hazard for the children. Note: The waterhose was removed during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There was no infant feeding instructions for a 6 month old infant in care.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- MinorTexas: Low
Education Outside of U.S.
A foreign education document for a caregiver was not translated to English.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1045.
- 2021
- Sep 16, 2021Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was last serviced on April 2019.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The one child in care was not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The sign in/out log was updated.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(8).
- Sep 16, 2021Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was last serviced on April 2019.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The one child in care was not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The sign in/out log was updated.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(8).
- Sep 16, 2021Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was last serviced on April 2019.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The one child in care was not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The sign in/out log was updated.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(8).
- Sep 16, 2021Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was last serviced on April 2019.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The one child in care was not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The sign in/out log was updated.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(8).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Aug 15, 2014
- Capacity
- 46 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-07:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Hidalgo
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| Innovative Child Development Center | Infant–School | 56 | 6:30a–6p | 4 ser |
- Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Centerthis pageInfant–School · 46 licensed capacity12 crit·16 ser
- Infant–School · 67 licensed capacity8 crit·20 ser
- Infant–School · 175 licensed capacity8 crit·8 ser
- Toddler–School · 187 licensed capacity12 ser
- Infant–School · 155 licensed capacityClear
- Toddler–School · 119 licensed capacityNo findings
- Infant–School · 56 licensed capacity4 ser
Your tour, better prepared
- What will we pay in the first month, and what is refundable? Confirm how the deposit is credited.
- Is a place available for our age group and start date? Can you confirm that in writing?
- Who would be our child’s regular teacher, and how are absences covered? What are the current classroom ratios?
- What changed after the finding about “Driver Has Current Driver's License”? Can you show the correction evidence and how the procedure is checked today?
- The same standard appears on more than one visit. What has changed to prevent recurrence?
- How do you handle allergies, medication, accessibility, and additional support needs?
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Contact & location
5509 N Ware Rd, McAllen, TX 78504
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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