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Licensed Center · Texas

Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center

5509 N Ware Rd, Mcallen

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
46
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Weekend Care,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Aug 15, 2014
Phone
9562138403

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

5High risk
7Medium-high risk
7Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
1Low risk
12Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Jun 24, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 27, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 19, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 17, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Driver Has Current Driver's License
    Inspector's note: Transportation was conducted by an employee that does not have a current drivers license. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-19.
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: The center allowed an individual to be present at the operation prior to receiving the notification of the individual's background check eligibility. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-19.
Aug 19, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 1, 2025 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records
    Inspector's note: 2 out of 5 employee records were not avaiable for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-13.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
    Inspector's note: 2 out of 3 employees records reviewed are missing up to date First Aid and CPR certification. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-13.
  • Non-critical Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
    Inspector's note: Director is missing the following trainings: 1) SIDS/Brain Development/SBS, Hazardous materials, allergies, medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Transportation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-13.
Aug 21, 2024 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
    Inspector's note: The two transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-21.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
    Inspector's note: The three caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-21.
Sep 27, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 12, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
    Inspector's note: Two caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Preservice trainings. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-15.
Aug 30, 2023 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
    Inspector's note: Training records were not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-01.
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
    Inspector's note: A 3-month-old infant was asleep on a pillow in the play yard. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-08-30.
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: There were two rooms with loose, cracked, and water-stained ceiling tiles. A handwashing handle in the restroom was loose. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-22.
  • Non-critical Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
    Inspector's note: Two mats used by the children during naptime were observed with torn sections. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-01.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
    Inspector's note: There was no current infant feeding instructions for two infants. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-01.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.