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Smarty Pants Academy

Child care center · 601 9TH AVE, Port Arthur, TX 77642-3325 · License 1734829

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 76. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (120)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
At the time of inspection, Director's timesheet for April only showed attendance for 4/7/2026.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
At time of inspection, a three month old was observed sleeping in stroller.
3 746.2421(a) - 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.
4 746.2419(6) - 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.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - 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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - 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.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information provided, there is evidence to support that caregivers have used inappropriate discipline.
5 746.3407(12) - 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).
Yes
4 746.3503(a) - 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)
Yes
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Five records were reviewed. One child is missing medical authorization information on the enrollment form.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child does not have the doctor signature for administering an Epi-Pen.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The infants hands are washed with wipes and not soap and water.
2 746.303(b) - 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.
4 746.4309 - 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)
4 746.3701 - 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).
4 746.2419(6) - 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.
Yes
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
At time of inspection, a three month old was observed sleeping in stroller.
3 746.2421(a) - 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.
2 746.303(b) - 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.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Five records were reviewed. One child is missing medical authorization information on the enrollment form.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child does not have the doctor signature for administering an Epi-Pen.
4 746.3701 - 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).
4 746.3401(a) - 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.
4 746.3503(a) - 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)
Yes
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information provided, there is evidence to support that caregivers have used inappropriate discipline.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The infants hands are washed with wipes and not soap and water.
5 746.305(a)(6) - 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.
4 746.4309 - 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)
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
At the time of inspection, Director's timesheet for April only showed attendance for 4/7/2026.
5 746.3407(12) - 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).
Yes
4 746.2419(6) - 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.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - 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.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information provided, there is evidence to support that caregivers have used inappropriate discipline.
5 746.3407(12) - 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).
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The infants hands are washed with wipes and not soap and water.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Five records were reviewed. One child is missing medical authorization information on the enrollment form.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child does not have the doctor signature for administering an Epi-Pen.
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
At the time of inspection, Director's timesheet for April only showed attendance for 4/7/2026.
4 746.4309 - 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)
4 746.3503(a) - 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)
Yes
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
At time of inspection, a three month old was observed sleeping in stroller.
3 746.2421(a) - 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.
2 746.303(b) - 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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - 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.
4 746.3701 - 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).
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child does not have the doctor signature for administering an Epi-Pen.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Five records were reviewed. One child is missing medical authorization information on the enrollment form.
4 746.3701 - 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).
5 746.3407(12) - 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).
Yes
4 746.3503(a) - 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)
Yes
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
At time of inspection, a three month old was observed sleeping in stroller.
4 746.2419(6) - 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.
Yes
4 746.4309 - 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)
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The infants hands are washed with wipes and not soap and water.
5 746.305(a)(6) - 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.
2 746.303(b) - 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.
4 746.3401(a) - 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.
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
At the time of inspection, Director's timesheet for April only showed attendance for 4/7/2026.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information provided, there is evidence to support that caregivers have used inappropriate discipline.
3 746.2421(a) - 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.
4 746.2419(6) - 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.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - 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.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Five records were reviewed. One child is missing medical authorization information on the enrollment form.
5 746.305(a)(6) - 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.
3 746.2421(a) - 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.
4 746.3503(a) - 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)
Yes
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
At time of inspection, a three month old was observed sleeping in stroller.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child does not have the doctor signature for administering an Epi-Pen.
2 746.303(b) - 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.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information provided, there is evidence to support that caregivers have used inappropriate discipline.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The infants hands are washed with wipes and not soap and water.
5 746.3407(12) - 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).
Yes
4 746.4309 - 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)
4 746.3701 - 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).
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
At the time of inspection, Director's timesheet for April only showed attendance for 4/7/2026.
5 746.305(a)(6) - 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.
4 746.4309 - 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)
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information provided, there is evidence to support that caregivers have used inappropriate discipline.
4 746.3701 - 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).
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
At the time of inspection, Director's timesheet for April only showed attendance for 4/7/2026.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
At time of inspection, a three month old was observed sleeping in stroller.
3 746.2421(a) - 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.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Five records were reviewed. One child is missing medical authorization information on the enrollment form.
2 746.303(b) - 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.
5 746.3407(12) - 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).
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The infants hands are washed with wipes and not soap and water.
4 746.3401(a) - 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.
4 746.3503(a) - 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)
Yes
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child does not have the doctor signature for administering an Epi-Pen.
4 746.2419(6) - 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.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The infants hands are washed with wipes and not soap and water.
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
At the time of inspection, Director's timesheet for April only showed attendance for 4/7/2026.
4 746.3503(a) - 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)
Yes
2 746.303(b) - 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.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Five records were reviewed. One child is missing medical authorization information on the enrollment form.
4 746.3401(a) - 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.
4 746.3701 - 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).
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information provided, there is evidence to support that caregivers have used inappropriate discipline.
5 746.305(a)(6) - 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.
4 746.2419(6) - 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.
Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (56)

56 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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