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Licensed Center · Texas

Smart Start Learning Center

913 W Monte Cristo Rd, Edinburg

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · Map

1 deficiency cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
32
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
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Aug 8, 2024
Phone
9565885064

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.

3High risk
4Medium-high risk
4Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
11Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Jul 21, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
    Inspector's note: A monthly fire drill was not conducted for the month of June 2026. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-21.
Dec 19, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 28, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
    Inspector's note: There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-14.
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-13.
  • Non-critical Notification of Change in Space
    Inspector's note: The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-15.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
    Inspector's note: There were no feeding instructions for two infants. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-15.
  • Critical Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-13.
Feb 21, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 12, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-02-14.
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-14.
Aug 7, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 18, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 13, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 11, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 13, 2024 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
    Inspector's note: Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-15.
  • Critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
    Inspector's note: Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-15.
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: Fire inspection not available at application inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-03-15.

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