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Smart Start Learning Center

Child care center · 913 W MONTE CRISTO RD, Edinburg, TX 78541-6831 · License 1792181

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 32. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (80)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee was present at the childcare operation without an eligible background check letter. The employee previously had a provisional background check but was inactivated for failing to follow through the process.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection not available at application inspection.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There was a bucket of water in the kitchen which became accessible when a child ran into the kitchen. The door leading to the kitchen did not lock.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There were no feeding instructions for two infants.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The fire practice documentation indicated fire drills have not been conducted in a monthly basis. The last fire drill conducted was in October 2024. The sheltering/severe weather and lock down drills were not conducted four times in 2024. The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in December 2023.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A gap has developed beneath the wooden fence due to the neighbor's dog digging, which could pose a safety concern for children engaged in outdoor play.
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There was a bucket of water in the kitchen which became accessible when a child ran into the kitchen. The door leading to the kitchen did not lock.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There were no feeding instructions for two infants.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection not available at application inspection.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The fire practice documentation indicated fire drills have not been conducted in a monthly basis. The last fire drill conducted was in October 2024. The sheltering/severe weather and lock down drills were not conducted four times in 2024. The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in December 2023.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee was present at the childcare operation without an eligible background check letter. The employee previously had a provisional background check but was inactivated for failing to follow through the process.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A gap has developed beneath the wooden fence due to the neighbor's dog digging, which could pose a safety concern for children engaged in outdoor play.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A gap has developed beneath the wooden fence due to the neighbor's dog digging, which could pose a safety concern for children engaged in outdoor play.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There was a bucket of water in the kitchen which became accessible when a child ran into the kitchen. The door leading to the kitchen did not lock.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee was present at the childcare operation without an eligible background check letter. The employee previously had a provisional background check but was inactivated for failing to follow through the process.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The fire practice documentation indicated fire drills have not been conducted in a monthly basis. The last fire drill conducted was in October 2024. The sheltering/severe weather and lock down drills were not conducted four times in 2024. The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in December 2023.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection not available at application inspection.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There were no feeding instructions for two infants.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There was a bucket of water in the kitchen which became accessible when a child ran into the kitchen. The door leading to the kitchen did not lock.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A gap has developed beneath the wooden fence due to the neighbor's dog digging, which could pose a safety concern for children engaged in outdoor play.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection not available at application inspection.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The fire practice documentation indicated fire drills have not been conducted in a monthly basis. The last fire drill conducted was in October 2024. The sheltering/severe weather and lock down drills were not conducted four times in 2024. The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in December 2023.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee was present at the childcare operation without an eligible background check letter. The employee previously had a provisional background check but was inactivated for failing to follow through the process.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There were no feeding instructions for two infants.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A gap has developed beneath the wooden fence due to the neighbor's dog digging, which could pose a safety concern for children engaged in outdoor play.
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There was a bucket of water in the kitchen which became accessible when a child ran into the kitchen. The door leading to the kitchen did not lock.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection not available at application inspection.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee was present at the childcare operation without an eligible background check letter. The employee previously had a provisional background check but was inactivated for failing to follow through the process.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There were no feeding instructions for two infants.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The fire practice documentation indicated fire drills have not been conducted in a monthly basis. The last fire drill conducted was in October 2024. The sheltering/severe weather and lock down drills were not conducted four times in 2024. The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in December 2023.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The fire practice documentation indicated fire drills have not been conducted in a monthly basis. The last fire drill conducted was in October 2024. The sheltering/severe weather and lock down drills were not conducted four times in 2024. The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in December 2023.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There were no feeding instructions for two infants.
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There was a bucket of water in the kitchen which became accessible when a child ran into the kitchen. The door leading to the kitchen did not lock.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection not available at application inspection.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee was present at the childcare operation without an eligible background check letter. The employee previously had a provisional background check but was inactivated for failing to follow through the process.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A gap has developed beneath the wooden fence due to the neighbor's dog digging, which could pose a safety concern for children engaged in outdoor play.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There were no feeding instructions for two infants.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection not available at application inspection.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There was a bucket of water in the kitchen which became accessible when a child ran into the kitchen. The door leading to the kitchen did not lock.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The fire practice documentation indicated fire drills have not been conducted in a monthly basis. The last fire drill conducted was in October 2024. The sheltering/severe weather and lock down drills were not conducted four times in 2024. The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in December 2023.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A gap has developed beneath the wooden fence due to the neighbor's dog digging, which could pose a safety concern for children engaged in outdoor play.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee was present at the childcare operation without an eligible background check letter. The employee previously had a provisional background check but was inactivated for failing to follow through the process.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There was a bucket of water in the kitchen which became accessible when a child ran into the kitchen. The door leading to the kitchen did not lock.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee was present at the childcare operation without an eligible background check letter. The employee previously had a provisional background check but was inactivated for failing to follow through the process.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A gap has developed beneath the wooden fence due to the neighbor's dog digging, which could pose a safety concern for children engaged in outdoor play.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The fire practice documentation indicated fire drills have not been conducted in a monthly basis. The last fire drill conducted was in October 2024. The sheltering/severe weather and lock down drills were not conducted four times in 2024. The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in December 2023.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There were no feeding instructions for two infants.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection not available at application inspection.

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

Inspections (24)

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

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