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Licensed Center · Texas

Smart Start Child Care #2

1506 S Sugar Rd, Edinburg

Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
87
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Dec 5, 2024
Phone
9567204199

Conditions on the permit: Yes. See the state’s official record for details.

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.

1High risk
4Medium-high risk
3Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
1Low risk
7Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Jan 8, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 19, 2025 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
    Inspector's note: The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for eight children who are transported from school to the childcare center were not in the transportation vehicle. Corrected at Inspection: The information was placed in the transportation folder. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
    Inspector's note: Training records for two caregivers were not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-01-02.
  • Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
    Inspector's note: Four caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-23.
Jun 23, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 22, 2024 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
    Inspector's note: 1 out of 5 staff files reviewed is missing the following: Employment Affidavit Pre-Employment Affidavit Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-11-29.
  • Non-critical Education Outside of U.S.
    Inspector's note: A staff member observed caring for a child is missing translation of education. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-29.
Oct 9, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 17, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
    Inspector's note: A fire drill was not conducted for the month of August. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-30.
Jul 11, 2024 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: Black mold was observed on the ceiling of a storage room located in a pre-school room. A musty odor was present in the room and water was leaking from the ceiling in the storage room. In addition, drain pipes under a children's sink were not connected. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-19.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
    Inspector's note: The operational policies reviewed was missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); the policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-15.
  • Critical Toilets, Sinks and Fountains Used Safely and Independently
    Inspector's note: Children's restrooms were not equipped with step stools to allow children to use the sinks and toilets safely and independently. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as step stools were provided in each restroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

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