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Smart Start Learning Center

913 W MONTE CRISTO RD, Edinburg TX 78541-6831 · License #1792181 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 32 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Dec 19, 2025
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Director
Blanca Garza
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Address
913 W MONTE CRISTO RD, Edinburg TX 78541-6831 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Tue07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Wed07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Thu07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Fri07:00 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedPart Time Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 32 children
10
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
6
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
10
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.0
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Dec 19, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 28, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 13, 2025 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium

    746.301(2) · Notification of Change in Space

    The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.

    Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

  • Medium

    746.2421(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    There were no feeding instructions for two infants.

    Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

  • Medium

    746.2205(a)(1) · Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates

    There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.

    Corrected by Aug 14, 2025

  • High

    746.3701(9) · Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

    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.

    Corrected by Aug 13, 2025

  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    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.

    Corrected by Aug 13, 2025

Feb 21, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 12, 2025 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    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.

    Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

  • Medium

    746.801(10) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

    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.

    Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

Aug 7, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 18, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 13, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 11, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 13, 2024 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.4305 · Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

    Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.

    Corrected by Mar 15, 2024

  • High

    746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    Fire inspection not available at application inspection.

    Corrected by Mar 15, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

    Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.

    Corrected by Mar 15, 2024

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Aug 13, 2025 inspection noted: “The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Feb 12, 2025 inspection noted: “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.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Feb 13, 2024 inspection noted: “Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.” — what has changed since then?

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