May 5, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Smarty Pants Academy
601 9Th Ave, Port Arthur
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · Map
No deficiencies cited
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 76
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- Meals Provided ,Snacks Provided
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2022
- Phone
- 4099996226
- Website
- smartypacademy.com
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
8Medium-high risk
1Medium risk
1Medium-low risk
0Low risk
13Inspections and investigations on record
Inspection history
Apr 29, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
- Critical Director present-Minimum 75%
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, Director's timesheet for April only showed attendance for 4/7/2026. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-05. - Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Inspector's note: At time of inspection, a three month old was observed sleeping in stroller. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-05.
Apr 6, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Apr 3, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
- Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Inspector's note: Based on information provided, once made aware. The director did not notify licensing that a staff member may have hit a child while in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-05. - Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Inspector's note: Based on information provided, there is evidence to support that caregivers have used inappropriate discipline. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-05.
Jun 24, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
- Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Inspector's note: Bottles were not labeled in the infant room yet placed with the child's crib. Bottles need to be labeled or have an assigned chart. This was corrected at inspection; bottles were labeled. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Inspector's note: Five records were reviewed. One child is missing medical authorization information on the enrollment form. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-27.
Jan 22, 2025 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
- Non-critical Report Number of Employees
Inspector's note: A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-01-27.
Jul 3, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Oct 27, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Oct 17, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jul 24, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
Inspector's note: Annual inspection has not been completed due to changes in staffing at Health Department (inspector called Health Department during inspection). Head of Health Department stated coming within the hour. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-27.
Feb 3, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this 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.