Smart Start Learning Center
Licensed Center · Edinburg, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 1792181
Smart Start Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued August 8, 2024. In the state's 60-month public window it has 11 inspections on record with 11 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
August 8, 2024
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
32 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
913 W Monte Cristo Rd, Edinburg, TX 78541-6831
The 60-month record
11
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
11
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 4 · Medium 4 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Inspection | 5 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 13, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2024 | Inspection | 3 |
Deficiency records
July 21, 2026 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A monthly fire drill was not conducted for the month of June 2026.
Corrected: July 21, 2026
August 13, 2025 Standard § 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.
Corrected: August 15, 2025
August 13, 2025 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
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: August 13, 2025
August 13, 2025 Standard § 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There were no feeding instructions for two infants.
Corrected: August 15, 2025
August 13, 2025 Standard § 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.
Corrected: August 14, 2025
August 13, 2025 Standard § 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
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: August 13, 2025
February 12, 2025 Standard § 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: February 14, 2025
February 12, 2025 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: February 14, 2025
February 13, 2024 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
Fire inspection not available at application inspection.
Corrected: March 15, 2024
February 13, 2024 Standard § 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.
Corrected: March 15, 2024
February 13, 2024 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.
Corrected: March 15, 2024
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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