- 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.
Licensed Center · Texas
Smart Start Learning Center
913 W Monte Cristo Rd, Edinburg
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · Map
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.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.