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Home › TX › Port Arthur › Smarty Pants Academy
601 9TH AVE, Port Arthur TX 77642-3325 · License #1734829 · Center · Licensed Center
When they operate
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746.1011(a) · Director present-Minimum 75%
At the time of inspection, Director's timesheet for April only showed attendance for 4/7/2026.
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2426(a)(1) · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
At time of inspection, a three month old was observed sleeping in stroller.
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Based on information provided, there is evidence to support that caregivers have used inappropriate discipline.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
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.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
746.605(11) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Five records were reviewed. One child is missing medical authorization information on the enrollment form.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2419(6) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The infants hands are washed with wipes and not soap and water.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3819 · Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child does not have the doctor signature for administering an Epi-Pen.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2421(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The infants do not have infant feeding instructions. There is a chart of how many ounces each age group (infant) should have, but not individual signed by the parent.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies were under the sink without a child safety lock on the cabinet door. The cleaning supplies was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were stored in a place inaccessible to children. (no children in care).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3503(a) · Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing mat had a cloth cover. This was corrected at application inspection when the cover was taken off. (no children in care)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A tree stump is in the outdoor play area. This is a tripping hazard for the children and caregivers which can cause injury. The stump needs to be removed. The hole where the stump was will need to be filled to prevent further injury. (no children in care).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4309 · Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The gates to the outside play area need locks. This will prevent children from opening the gate during outdoor time and possibly running into the streets. Keys to the locks must be accessible to caregivers at all times during outdoor time. (no children in care)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.