Licensed centerLicensed

Smart Start Child Care

1514 S Gevers St, San Antonio, TX 78210

Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday

Loading saved providers…

Independent inspection record

4 critical, 16 serious, 4 minor findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 3, 2025.

20 inspections · 12 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026

Read the evidence →

The everyday details

State facts · provider details pending

Hours6:15 am–5:30 pmMonday–Friday

Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolConfirm classroom age requirements

TuitionNot providedAsk for your age group and schedule

OpeningsNot confirmedProvider confirmation needed

Subsidies accepted in state listing

See fees & availability →

Meet Smart Start Child Care

Provider profile

This provider has not supplied a description yet. Ask about their teaching approach, classroom routines, and what makes their program a fit for your child.

Classroom

Photo not provided

Outdoor area

Photo not provided

Learning spaces

Photo not provided

No provider photos have been supplied. These are labeled placeholders, not images of the facility.

What care includes

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

“Not listed” means unknown, not unavailable.

See all programs, services & policies →

A more useful tour

Ask about the program.
Ask about the record.

Bring questions about tuition and fit alongside the findings, correction evidence, and gaps in this record.

Build my tour questions →

State records / Independent of provider profile

Evidence, with the follow-through.

Provider descriptions, prices, and photos never change this record. Every finding below comes from published state evidence.

What this record tells us

4 critical, 16 serious, 4 minor findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 3, 2025.

Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023

Repeated standards

6 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.1203(3)(C) (4 visits); 746.5617(a)(5) (4 visits); 746.1309(e) (4 visits); 746.1057 (4 visits); 746.605(16) (4 visits); 746.603(a)(4) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.

Latest finding correction

State verification published Mar 11, 2026.

Still unknown

Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.

Coverage

44 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.

Check the latest finding’s evidence

Janitorial duties

During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver mops the floor of the classroom while infants are in their highchairs.

State verification published Mar 11, 2026.

Open the state record ↗

Prepare questions based on this record →

Inspection record · 36 monthsSan Antonio licensed centers, n=495

Critical findings4 critical, 16 serious, 4 minor across 20 inspections and 12 investigations (32 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 3, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 4

65% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 16

86% of centers have at least one

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 17, 2026 to Mar 18, 202612 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 18, 2026 inspection
- Mar 18, 2026 inspection
- Mar 18, 2026 inspection
- Mar 18, 2026 inspection
- Mar 11, 2026 inspection
- Mar 11, 2026 inspection
- Mar 11, 2026 inspection
- Mar 11, 2026 inspection
- Feb 17, 2026 inspection
- Feb 17, 2026 inspection
- Feb 17, 2026 inspection
- Feb 17, 2026 inspection
Feb 3, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Janitorial duties
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver mops the floor of the classroom while infants are in their highchairs.
  Correction verified Mar 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(C).
Feb 3, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Janitorial duties
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver mops the floor of the classroom while infants are in their highchairs.
  Correction verified Mar 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(C).
Feb 3, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Janitorial duties
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver mops the floor of the classroom while infants are in their highchairs.
  Correction verified Mar 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(C).
Feb 3, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Janitorial duties
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver mops the floor of the classroom while infants are in their highchairs.
  Correction verified Mar 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(C).
2025
Jun 19, 2025 to Jun 19, 20254 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 19, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jun 19, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jun 19, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jun 19, 2025 complaint investigation
Apr 3, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The fire extinguisher in the car was not secured in the passenger compartment. Note: This was corrected with the director secured the fire extinguisher with a plastic safety strap in the passenger compartment.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Three out of four staff members did not have the required training topics in the following: Emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Correction verified Apr 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Apr 3, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The fire extinguisher in the car was not secured in the passenger compartment. Note: This was corrected with the director secured the fire extinguisher with a plastic safety strap in the passenger compartment.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Three out of four staff members did not have the required training topics in the following: Emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Correction verified Apr 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Apr 3, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The fire extinguisher in the car was not secured in the passenger compartment. Note: This was corrected with the director secured the fire extinguisher with a plastic safety strap in the passenger compartment.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Three out of four staff members did not have the required training topics in the following: Emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Correction verified Apr 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Apr 3, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The fire extinguisher in the car was not secured in the passenger compartment. Note: This was corrected with the director secured the fire extinguisher with a plastic safety strap in the passenger compartment.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Three out of four staff members did not have the required training topics in the following: Emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Correction verified Apr 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
2024
Dec 30, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Director Certificate Not Renewed
  Updated director credentials were not provided timely.
  Correction verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1057.
Dec 30, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Director Certificate Not Renewed
  Updated director credentials were not provided timely.
  Correction verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1057.
Dec 30, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Director Certificate Not Renewed
  Updated director credentials were not provided timely.
  Correction verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1057.
Dec 30, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Director Certificate Not Renewed
  Updated director credentials were not provided timely.
  Correction verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1057.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
  One of the four children files was missing food allergy information. One of the four children files was missing special care information. One of the four school age children were missing permission to ride. NOTE: Corrected at inspection
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(16).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One of the four children files didn't have an updated immunization record.
  Correction verified May 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Apr 18, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
  One of the four children files was missing food allergy information. One of the four children files was missing special care information. One of the four school age children were missing permission to ride. NOTE: Corrected at inspection
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(16).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One of the four children files didn't have an updated immunization record.
  Correction verified May 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Apr 18, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
  One of the four children files was missing food allergy information. One of the four children files was missing special care information. One of the four school age children were missing permission to ride. NOTE: Corrected at inspection
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(16).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One of the four children files didn't have an updated immunization record.
  Correction verified May 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Apr 18, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
  One of the four children files was missing food allergy information. One of the four children files was missing special care information. One of the four school age children were missing permission to ride. NOTE: Corrected at inspection
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(16).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One of the four children files didn't have an updated immunization record.
  Correction verified May 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

2023
May 4, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Orientation-Minimum Standards
  One of the four caregivers files evaluated did not have completed orientation training.
  Correction verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1303(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Two of the four files reviewed did not have the administering medication annual training completed. Three of the four files reviewed did not have the food allergy traning completed. One of the four files reviewed did not have the hazardous materials training completed.
  Correction verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Two of the four files reviewed did not have the annual SIDS/Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma/Early Brain Development annual training completed.
  Correction verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
May 4, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Two of the four files reviewed did not have the administering medication annual training completed. Three of the four files reviewed did not have the food allergy traning completed. One of the four files reviewed did not have the hazardous materials training completed.
  Correction verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Orientation-Minimum Standards
  One of the four caregivers files evaluated did not have completed orientation training.
  Correction verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1303(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Two of the four files reviewed did not have the annual SIDS/Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma/Early Brain Development annual training completed.
  Correction verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
May 4, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Two of the four files reviewed did not have the annual SIDS/Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma/Early Brain Development annual training completed.
  Correction verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Orientation-Minimum Standards
  One of the four caregivers files evaluated did not have completed orientation training.
  Correction verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1303(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Two of the four files reviewed did not have the administering medication annual training completed. Three of the four files reviewed did not have the food allergy traning completed. One of the four files reviewed did not have the hazardous materials training completed.
  Correction verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
May 4, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Two of the four files reviewed did not have the annual SIDS/Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma/Early Brain Development annual training completed.
  Correction verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Two of the four files reviewed did not have the administering medication annual training completed. Three of the four files reviewed did not have the food allergy traning completed. One of the four files reviewed did not have the hazardous materials training completed.
  Correction verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Orientation-Minimum Standards
  One of the four caregivers files evaluated did not have completed orientation training.
  Correction verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1303(1).
2022
Sep 12, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
  The director's First Aid card was not current and expired on 08/20/2022.
  Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Three personnel folders were missing certificates of training for required annual training topics in Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials.
  Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  One out of four children's records evaluated were missing the required address information for the child's emergency contact. This was corrected at inspection when the director contacted the parent and updated the emergency contact information in the child's file.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
Sep 12, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Three personnel folders were missing certificates of training for required annual training topics in Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials.
  Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
  The director's First Aid card was not current and expired on 08/20/2022.
  Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  One out of four children's records evaluated were missing the required address information for the child's emergency contact. This was corrected at inspection when the director contacted the parent and updated the emergency contact information in the child's file.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
Sep 12, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
  The director's First Aid card was not current and expired on 08/20/2022.
  Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  One out of four children's records evaluated were missing the required address information for the child's emergency contact. This was corrected at inspection when the director contacted the parent and updated the emergency contact information in the child's file.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Three personnel folders were missing certificates of training for required annual training topics in Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials.
  Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Sep 12, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  One out of four children's records evaluated were missing the required address information for the child's emergency contact. This was corrected at inspection when the director contacted the parent and updated the emergency contact information in the child's file.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
  The director's First Aid card was not current and expired on 08/20/2022.
  Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Three personnel folders were missing certificates of training for required annual training topics in Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials.
  Correction verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
2021
Oct 6, 2021 to Oct 6, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 6, 2021 inspection
- Oct 6, 2021 inspection
- Oct 6, 2021 inspection
- Oct 6, 2021 inspection

Source. This facility on the Texas HHSC search. Data reloaded nightly.

Think something here is wrong? Texas corrects its own records; here is how to ask them, and how to tell us. We change nothing ourselves.

Facts from the license

Permit: Full Permit, issued Jan 22, 2007
Capacity: 35 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:15 AM-05:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Subsidies: Accepted
County: Bexar

Compare nearby

Same 36-month summary window. Different operating histories and coverage limit comparisons.

Daycare	Ages	Licensed capacity	Hours	Findings, 36 mo
Smart Start Child Care this page	Infant–School	35	6:15a–5:30p	4 crit·16 ser·4 min
Baptist Temple Day Care Center	Infant–School	234	7a–6p	8 crit·8 ser
Blessed Sacrament Academy Child Development Center	Infant–Pre-K	140	7a–5p	4 crit·16 ser·4 min
Green Acres Child Care Center	Infant–School	24	7a–6p	4 crit·20 ser
Highlands Learning Academy	Infant–School	64	6a–6:30p	8 crit·8 ser
La Mision Child Care and Kid Kamp	Infant–School	90	7a–6p	12 crit·16 ser·4 min
Learning With Grace Educational Child Care	Toddler–School	63	7:30a–6:30p	4 crit·12 ser

Smart Start Child Carethis page
Infant–School · 35 licensed capacity4 crit·16 ser·4 min
Baptist Temple Day Care Center
Infant–School · 234 licensed capacity8 crit·8 ser
Blessed Sacrament Academy Child Development Center
Infant–Pre-K · 140 licensed capacity4 crit·16 ser·4 min
Green Acres Child Care Center
Infant–School · 24 licensed capacity4 crit·20 ser
Highlands Learning Academy
Infant–School · 64 licensed capacity8 crit·8 ser
La Mision Child Care and Kid Kamp
Infant–School · 90 licensed capacity12 crit·16 ser·4 min
Learning With Grace Educational Child Care
Toddler–School · 63 licensed capacity4 crit·12 ser

Considering this provider?

Make the next step simple.

Tuition not provided

Ask for your age group and weekly schedule.

View fees & cost questions →

Openings not confirmed

Confirm your start date directly.

You choose what to share. Contact goes directly through the provider’s phone or website.

Contact & location

1514 S Gevers St, San Antonio, TX 78210

(210) 534-4646

Website not listed.

Email not provided.

Address & directions ↗

State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.

Know the source.

State record: license, capacity, contact details, listed programs, inspections, and corrections.

Provider supplied: descriptions, photos, prices, openings, and policies have not yet been supplied.

CubbyCheck: severity grouping and summaries of available evidence.

How we read the record →Report outdated information

Run this daycare?

Claim this page

State records and provider information have separate sources. Provider claims do not establish independently verified care quality. Missing data is not evidence of an issue-free record.

Smart Start Child Care

Request a tour

Ask a question

The everyday details

Meet Smart Start Child Care

What care includes

Ask about the program.
Ask about the record.

Tuition, without the guesswork

Rate not provided

Help with costs

Request a written quote: Infant, 5 days / week

Openings & waitlists

Infant: availability not confirmed

Confirm availability for my dates

Programs & learning

A typical day

Services & accommodations

Ask about your family’s needs

People, policies & environment

Evidence, with the follow-through.

4 critical, 16 serious, 4 minor findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 3, 2025.

Inspection record

Facts from the license

Compare nearby

Your tour, better prepared

Contact & location

The everyday details

Meet Smart Start Child Care

What care includes

Ask about the program.Ask about the record.

Tuition, without the guesswork

Rate not provided

Help with costs

Openings & waitlists

Infant: availability not confirmed

Programs & learning

A typical day

Services & accommodations

People, policies & environment

Evidence, with the follow-through.

4 critical, 16 serious, 4 minor findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 3, 2025.

Inspection record

Facts from the license

Compare nearby

Your tour, better prepared

Contact & location

Ask about the program.
Ask about the record.