Smarty Pants Academy
16 critical, 8 serious, 4 minor findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 29, 2026.
601 9th Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642 · (409) 999-6226
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Texas HHSC operation #1734829 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026
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- Meals providedListed
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- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careNot listed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
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- Field tripsNot listed
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- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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
- May 5, 2026 to May 5, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 5, 2026 inspection
- May 5, 2026 inspection
- May 5, 2026 inspection
- May 5, 2026 inspection
- Apr 29, 2026Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
At time of inspection, a three month old was observed sleeping in stroller.
Corrected May 5, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Director present-Minimum 75%
At the time of inspection, Director's timesheet for April only showed attendance for 4/7/2026.
Corrected May 5, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1011(a).
- Apr 29, 2026Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
At time of inspection, a three month old was observed sleeping in stroller.
Corrected May 5, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Director present-Minimum 75%
At the time of inspection, Director's timesheet for April only showed attendance for 4/7/2026.
Corrected May 5, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1011(a).
- Apr 29, 2026Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
At time of inspection, a three month old was observed sleeping in stroller.
Corrected May 5, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Director present-Minimum 75%
At the time of inspection, Director's timesheet for April only showed attendance for 4/7/2026.
Corrected May 5, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1011(a).
- Apr 29, 2026Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
At time of inspection, a three month old was observed sleeping in stroller.
Corrected May 5, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Director present-Minimum 75%
At the time of inspection, Director's timesheet for April only showed attendance for 4/7/2026.
Corrected May 5, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1011(a).
- Apr 6, 2026 to Apr 6, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 6, 2026 inspection
- Apr 6, 2026 inspection
- Apr 6, 2026 inspection
- Apr 6, 2026 inspection
- Apr 3, 2026Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information provided, once made aware. The director did not notify licensing that a staff member may have hit a child while in care.
Corrected May 5, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information provided, there is evidence to support that caregivers have used inappropriate discipline.
Corrected May 5, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- Apr 3, 2026Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information provided, there is evidence to support that caregivers have used inappropriate discipline.
Corrected May 5, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information provided, once made aware. The director did not notify licensing that a staff member may have hit a child while in care.
Corrected May 5, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- Apr 3, 2026Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information provided, once made aware. The director did not notify licensing that a staff member may have hit a child while in care.
Corrected May 5, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information provided, there is evidence to support that caregivers have used inappropriate discipline.
Corrected May 5, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- Apr 3, 2026Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information provided, once made aware. The director did not notify licensing that a staff member may have hit a child while in care.
Corrected May 5, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information provided, there is evidence to support that caregivers have used inappropriate discipline.
Corrected May 5, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- 2025
- Jun 24, 2025Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Five records were reviewed. One child is missing medical authorization information on the enrollment form.
Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jun 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Bottles were not labeled in the infant room yet placed with the child's crib. Bottles need to be labeled or have an assigned chart. This was corrected at inspection; bottles were labeled.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- Jun 24, 2025Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Five records were reviewed. One child is missing medical authorization information on the enrollment form.
Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jun 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Bottles were not labeled in the infant room yet placed with the child's crib. Bottles need to be labeled or have an assigned chart. This was corrected at inspection; bottles were labeled.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- Jun 24, 2025Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Five records were reviewed. One child is missing medical authorization information on the enrollment form.
Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jun 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Bottles were not labeled in the infant room yet placed with the child's crib. Bottles need to be labeled or have an assigned chart. This was corrected at inspection; bottles were labeled.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- Jun 24, 2025Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Five records were reviewed. One child is missing medical authorization information on the enrollment form.
Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jun 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Bottles were not labeled in the infant room yet placed with the child's crib. Bottles need to be labeled or have an assigned chart. This was corrected at inspection; bottles were labeled.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- Jan 22, 2025Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 22, 2025Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 22, 2025Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 22, 2025Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- 2024
- Jul 3, 2024 to Jul 3, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jul 3, 2024 inspection
- Jul 3, 2024 inspection
- Jul 3, 2024 inspection
- Jul 3, 2024 inspection
- 2023
- Oct 17, 2023 to Oct 27, 20238 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Oct 27, 2023 inspection
- Oct 27, 2023 inspection
- Oct 27, 2023 inspection
- Oct 27, 2023 inspection
- Oct 17, 2023 inspection
- Oct 17, 2023 inspection
- Oct 17, 2023 inspection
- Oct 17, 2023 inspection
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- Jul 24, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual inspection has not been completed due to changes in staffing at Health Department (inspector called Health Department during inspection). Head of Health Department stated coming within the hour.
Corrected Jul 27, 2023, verified Jul 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Jul 24, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual inspection has not been completed due to changes in staffing at Health Department (inspector called Health Department during inspection). Head of Health Department stated coming within the hour.
Corrected Jul 27, 2023, verified Jul 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Jul 24, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual inspection has not been completed due to changes in staffing at Health Department (inspector called Health Department during inspection). Head of Health Department stated coming within the hour.
Corrected Jul 27, 2023, verified Jul 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Jul 24, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual inspection has not been completed due to changes in staffing at Health Department (inspector called Health Department during inspection). Head of Health Department stated coming within the hour.
Corrected Jul 27, 2023, verified Jul 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Feb 3, 2023 to Feb 3, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Feb 3, 2023 inspection
- Feb 3, 2023 inspection
- Feb 3, 2023 inspection
- Feb 3, 2023 inspection
- 2022
- Aug 22, 2022 to Aug 22, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 22, 2022 inspection
- Aug 22, 2022 inspection
- Aug 22, 2022 inspection
- Aug 22, 2022 inspection
- Jul 18, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The infants do not have infant feeding instructions. There is a chart of how many ounces each age group (infant) should have, but not individual signed by the parent.
Corrected Jul 22, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child does not have the doctor signature for administering an Epi-Pen.
Corrected Jul 22, 2022, verified Jul 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The infants hands are washed with wipes and not soap and water.
Corrected Jul 20, 2022, verified Jul 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- Jul 18, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The infants hands are washed with wipes and not soap and water.
Corrected Jul 20, 2022, verified Jul 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The infants do not have infant feeding instructions. There is a chart of how many ounces each age group (infant) should have, but not individual signed by the parent.
Corrected Jul 22, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child does not have the doctor signature for administering an Epi-Pen.
Corrected Jul 22, 2022, verified Jul 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- Jul 18, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The infants do not have infant feeding instructions. There is a chart of how many ounces each age group (infant) should have, but not individual signed by the parent.
Corrected Jul 22, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The infants hands are washed with wipes and not soap and water.
Corrected Jul 20, 2022, verified Jul 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child does not have the doctor signature for administering an Epi-Pen.
Corrected Jul 22, 2022, verified Jul 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- Jul 18, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The infants do not have infant feeding instructions. There is a chart of how many ounces each age group (infant) should have, but not individual signed by the parent.
Corrected Jul 22, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The infants hands are washed with wipes and not soap and water.
Corrected Jul 20, 2022, verified Jul 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child does not have the doctor signature for administering an Epi-Pen.
Corrected Jul 22, 2022, verified Jul 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- May 17, 2022 to May 17, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 17, 2022 inspection
- May 17, 2022 inspection
- May 17, 2022 inspection
- May 17, 2022 inspection
- Mar 1, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies were under the sink without a child safety lock on the cabinet door. The cleaning supplies was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were stored in a place inaccessible to children. (no children in care).
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing mat had a cloth cover. This was corrected at application inspection when the cover was taken off. (no children in care)
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The gates to the outside play area need locks. This will prevent children from opening the gate during outdoor time and possibly running into the streets. Keys to the locks must be accessible to caregivers at all times during outdoor time. (no children in care)
Corrected Mar 4, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.4309.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A tree stump is in the outdoor play area. This is a tripping hazard for the children and caregivers which can cause injury. The stump needs to be removed. The hole where the stump was will need to be filled to prevent further injury. (no children in care).
Corrected Mar 11, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.3701.
- Mar 1, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies were under the sink without a child safety lock on the cabinet door. The cleaning supplies was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were stored in a place inaccessible to children. (no children in care).
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The gates to the outside play area need locks. This will prevent children from opening the gate during outdoor time and possibly running into the streets. Keys to the locks must be accessible to caregivers at all times during outdoor time. (no children in care)
Corrected Mar 4, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.4309.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A tree stump is in the outdoor play area. This is a tripping hazard for the children and caregivers which can cause injury. The stump needs to be removed. The hole where the stump was will need to be filled to prevent further injury. (no children in care).
Corrected Mar 11, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing mat had a cloth cover. This was corrected at application inspection when the cover was taken off. (no children in care)
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- Mar 1, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies were under the sink without a child safety lock on the cabinet door. The cleaning supplies was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were stored in a place inaccessible to children. (no children in care).
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A tree stump is in the outdoor play area. This is a tripping hazard for the children and caregivers which can cause injury. The stump needs to be removed. The hole where the stump was will need to be filled to prevent further injury. (no children in care).
Corrected Mar 11, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing mat had a cloth cover. This was corrected at application inspection when the cover was taken off. (no children in care)
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The gates to the outside play area need locks. This will prevent children from opening the gate during outdoor time and possibly running into the streets. Keys to the locks must be accessible to caregivers at all times during outdoor time. (no children in care)
Corrected Mar 4, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.4309.
- Mar 1, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies were under the sink without a child safety lock on the cabinet door. The cleaning supplies was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were stored in a place inaccessible to children. (no children in care).
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A tree stump is in the outdoor play area. This is a tripping hazard for the children and caregivers which can cause injury. The stump needs to be removed. The hole where the stump was will need to be filled to prevent further injury. (no children in care).
Corrected Mar 11, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The gates to the outside play area need locks. This will prevent children from opening the gate during outdoor time and possibly running into the streets. Keys to the locks must be accessible to caregivers at all times during outdoor time. (no children in care)
Corrected Mar 4, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.4309.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing mat had a cloth cover. This was corrected at application inspection when the cover was taken off. (no children in care)
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
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