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Smart Start Daycare

4 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jun 1, 2026.

905 College Dr, Miles, TX 76861 · (325) 468-0223

At a glance

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

Serious findings0 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 4 investigations (24 visits). Most recent serious: Jun 1, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2022Full Permit

Practical7a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 67 places

Texas HHSC operation #1747969 · 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 providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
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
Jun 3, 2026 to Jul 7, 20268 inspections
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- Jul 7, 2026 inspection
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- Jun 3, 2026 inspection
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Jun 1, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  During the investigation interviews conducted with caregivers and children, there was enough evidence to determine that screen time is being used during prohibited times such as mealtimes and rest times.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
Jun 1, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  During the investigation interviews conducted with caregivers and children, there was enough evidence to determine that screen time is being used during prohibited times such as mealtimes and rest times.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
Jun 1, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  During the investigation interviews conducted with caregivers and children, there was enough evidence to determine that screen time is being used during prohibited times such as mealtimes and rest times.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
Jun 1, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  During the investigation interviews conducted with caregivers and children, there was enough evidence to determine that screen time is being used during prohibited times such as mealtimes and rest times.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
2025
Sep 22, 2025 to Sep 22, 20254 inspections
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- Sep 22, 2025 inspection
- Sep 22, 2025 inspection
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- Sep 22, 2025 inspection
2024
Oct 15, 2024 to Oct 15, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 15, 2024 inspection
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2023
Nov 8, 2023 to Nov 8, 20234 inspections
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- Nov 8, 2023 inspection
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- Nov 8, 2023 inspection

Show 28 older visits, not counted above

Jun 27, 2023 to Jun 27, 20234 inspections
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- Jun 27, 2023 inspection
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Jun 12, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child in care with a diagnosed food allergy had a food allergy plan that was not signed by a health care professional.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2023, verified Jun 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Cleaning supplies were stored under the sink in the kitchen where children could have accessed the area. Also a can of lysol was out in the toddler room in reach of children. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were moved to a secure location and the lysol was moved out of reach of children.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2023, verified Jun 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Jun 12, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Cleaning supplies were stored under the sink in the kitchen where children could have accessed the area. Also a can of lysol was out in the toddler room in reach of children. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were moved to a secure location and the lysol was moved out of reach of children.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2023, verified Jun 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child in care with a diagnosed food allergy had a food allergy plan that was not signed by a health care professional.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2023, verified Jun 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Jun 12, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child in care with a diagnosed food allergy had a food allergy plan that was not signed by a health care professional.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2023, verified Jun 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Cleaning supplies were stored under the sink in the kitchen where children could have accessed the area. Also a can of lysol was out in the toddler room in reach of children. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were moved to a secure location and the lysol was moved out of reach of children.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2023, verified Jun 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Jun 12, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child in care with a diagnosed food allergy had a food allergy plan that was not signed by a health care professional.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2023, verified Jun 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Cleaning supplies were stored under the sink in the kitchen where children could have accessed the area. Also a can of lysol was out in the toddler room in reach of children. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were moved to a secure location and the lysol was moved out of reach of children.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2023, verified Jun 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
2022
Dec 19, 2022 to Dec 19, 20224 inspections
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- Dec 19, 2022 inspection
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Dec 14, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A 3 year old child was observed in a high chair, unbuckled and who exceeded the weight limit according to manufactuer instructions. This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the highchair.
  Corrected Dec 14, 2022, verified Dec 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  An opening in the bottom perimeter of the playground fence was observed to be an entanglement or strangulation hazard to children in care. Children's bedding was observed to be stored stacked on top of one another creating a cross contamination situation. This was corrected at inspection when all bedding was placed in sperate plastic bags preventing the spread of germs.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2022, verified Dec 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Dec 14, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A 3 year old child was observed in a high chair, unbuckled and who exceeded the weight limit according to manufactuer instructions. This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the highchair.
  Corrected Dec 14, 2022, verified Dec 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  An opening in the bottom perimeter of the playground fence was observed to be an entanglement or strangulation hazard to children in care. Children's bedding was observed to be stored stacked on top of one another creating a cross contamination situation. This was corrected at inspection when all bedding was placed in sperate plastic bags preventing the spread of germs.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2022, verified Dec 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Dec 14, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A 3 year old child was observed in a high chair, unbuckled and who exceeded the weight limit according to manufactuer instructions. This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the highchair.
  Corrected Dec 14, 2022, verified Dec 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  An opening in the bottom perimeter of the playground fence was observed to be an entanglement or strangulation hazard to children in care. Children's bedding was observed to be stored stacked on top of one another creating a cross contamination situation. This was corrected at inspection when all bedding was placed in sperate plastic bags preventing the spread of germs.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2022, verified Dec 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Dec 14, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A 3 year old child was observed in a high chair, unbuckled and who exceeded the weight limit according to manufactuer instructions. This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the highchair.
  Corrected Dec 14, 2022, verified Dec 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  An opening in the bottom perimeter of the playground fence was observed to be an entanglement or strangulation hazard to children in care. Children's bedding was observed to be stored stacked on top of one another creating a cross contamination situation. This was corrected at inspection when all bedding was placed in sperate plastic bags preventing the spread of germs.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2022, verified Dec 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Oct 13, 2022 to Oct 13, 20224 inspections
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Sep 20, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  Upon arrival at naptime, I was unable to see the children napping in the main room because it was too dark. This was corrected when additional lighting was turned on during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
Sep 20, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  Upon arrival at naptime, I was unable to see the children napping in the main room because it was too dark. This was corrected when additional lighting was turned on during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
Sep 20, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  Upon arrival at naptime, I was unable to see the children napping in the main room because it was too dark. This was corrected when additional lighting was turned on during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
Sep 20, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  Upon arrival at naptime, I was unable to see the children napping in the main room because it was too dark. This was corrected when additional lighting was turned on during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
Jul 8, 2022 to Jul 8, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Jul 8, 2022 inspection

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