Home TX Mcallen Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center

Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center

5509 N WARE RD, Mcallen TX 78504-5155 · License #1532554 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 46 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jun 24, 2026
Are you the owner of Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center?

Claim this profile to add your website, a description, and keep hours & contact details current.

Sign up to claim

Contact

Director
Edith Moreno
Website
Add via profile claim
Address
5509 N WARE RD, Mcallen TX 78504-5155 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Tue06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Wed06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Thu06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Fri06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Sat06:00 AM-07:00 PM
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedPart Time CareTransportation to/from SchoolWeekend CareField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 46 children
11
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
6
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
9
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.2
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jun 24, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 27, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 19, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 19, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 1, 2025 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    2 out of 5 employee records were not avaiable for review.

    Corrected by Aug 13, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

    2 out of 3 employees records reviewed are missing up to date First Aid and CPR certification.

    Corrected by Aug 13, 2025

  • Medium

    746.1311(e) · Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

    Director is missing the following trainings: 1) SIDS/Brain Development/SBS, Hazardous materials, allergies, medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Transportation.

    Corrected by Aug 13, 2025

Aug 21, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

    The three caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.

    Corrected by Aug 21, 2024

  • High

    746.5617(a)(5) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

    The two transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher.

    Corrected by Aug 21, 2024

Sep 27, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 12, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

    Two caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Preservice trainings.

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

Aug 30, 2023 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • High

    746.2411(2)(A) · Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads

    A 3-month-old infant was asleep on a pillow in the play yard.

    Corrected by Aug 30, 2023

  • Medium

    746.801(3) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    Training records were not available for review.

    Corrected by Sep 1, 2023

  • Medium

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

    There was no current infant feeding instructions for two infants.

    Corrected by Sep 1, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    There were two rooms with loose, cracked, and water-stained ceiling tiles. A handwashing handle in the restroom was loose.

    Corrected by Sep 22, 2023

  • Medium

    746.4503(b) · Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

    Two mats used by the children during naptime were observed with torn sections.

    Corrected by Sep 1, 2023

Sep 19, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 7, 2022 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium

    746.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information

    One child's record was missing the immunization record. One child's record did not have the school's information.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1316(a) · Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    Director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.

    Corrected by Sep 7, 2022

  • Medium

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

    There was no infant feeding instructions for a 6 month old infant in care.

    Corrected by Sep 8, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    The vent in the classroom used by the children was observed with dust and debris. The infant room was observed with spiderwebs, and the inside of the ceiling cover panel was observed with numerous dead insects. There was a water hose on the floor at the outdoor play area which is a tripping hazard for the children. Note: The waterhose was removed during the inspection.

    Corrected by Sep 7, 2022

  • Low

    746.1045 · Education Outside of U.S.

    A foreign education document for a caregiver was not translated to English.

    Corrected by Sep 23, 2022

Sep 16, 2021 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.603(a)(8) · Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

    The one child in care was not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The sign in/out log was updated.

    Corrected by Sep 16, 2021

  • High

    746.5617(a)(5) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

    The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was last serviced on April 2019.

    Corrected by Sep 20, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Aug 1, 2025 inspection noted: “2 out of 5 employee records were not avaiable for review.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Aug 21, 2024 inspection noted: “The three caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Sep 12, 2023 inspection noted: “Two caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Preservice trainings.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error