Smile & Learn Klubhouse LLC
Licensed Center · Galveston, Galveston County, TX · Operation No. 1647917
Smile & Learn Klubhouse LLC holds a Full Permit issued September 19, 2017. In the state's 60-month public window it has 11 inspections on record with 19 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
September 19, 2017
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
53 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
6012 Avenue R, Galveston, TX 77551-5416
The 60-month record
11
Inspections
1
Assessments
0
Self reports
19
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 2 · Medium High 12 · Medium 2 · Medium Low 1 · Low 2. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Assessment | 1 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Inspection | 5 |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| May 11, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Inspection | 8 |
| Sep 16, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
July 30, 2026 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the walk through of the operation the Annual Fire inspection appeared to be expired.
Corrected: August 13, 2026
July 30, 2026 Standard § 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough of the outside area the use zone for the slide is less than 6 feet.
Corrected: August 13, 2026
July 30, 2026 Standard § 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the record keeping check the director appeared to no have an updated CPR/Fiirst aid card.
Corrected: August 13, 2026
January 17, 2025 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Corrected: January 20, 2025
August 7, 2024 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The ceiling tile above the sink in the pre-k room is missing. Paint is also peeling off of the wall. School age room has paint peeling.
Corrected: August 16, 2024
August 7, 2024 Standard § 746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
Low Verbatim from the agency record
The director's credential expired on 7/26/2024.
Corrected: August 9, 2024
August 7, 2024 Standard § 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The director does not have current transportation training.
Corrected: August 13, 2024
August 7, 2024 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A fire drill has not been conducted since May of 2024.
Corrected: August 23, 2024
August 7, 2024 Standard § 746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
Low Verbatim from the agency record
The affidavit in one file has not been notarized.
Corrected: August 13, 2024
September 8, 2023 Standard § 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver was caring for 7 toddlers, 1 infant, and 4 three year, 1 four year old and 1 five year old, for a total of 13 children. The oldest child was more than 18 months older than the youngest infant.
Corrected: September 8, 2023
September 19, 2022 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Follow Up: In the indoor play area also had chipping paint along the wall.
Corrected: September 26, 2022
September 9, 2022 Standard § 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the months. A photo was taken of the form.
Corrected: September 16, 2022
September 9, 2022 Standard § 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
In the kitchen I observed several rat traps on the floor. A photo was taken. The traps were removed from kitchen as the problem no longer.
Corrected: September 9, 2022
September 9, 2022 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The ceiling tiles were missing or stain in the following classroom indoor play, schoolers boy's restroom, infants and the kitchen. In the indoor play area also had chipping paint along the wall.
Corrected: September 16, 2022
September 9, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The director and caregivers did not have the annual transportation training. The transportation training was last completed on 02/22/2021.
Corrected: September 12, 2022
September 9, 2022 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
None of the drills were properly documented on the Emergency Practice form. A photo was taken.
Corrected: September 16, 2022
September 9, 2022 Standard § 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the months. A photo was taken of the form.
Corrected: September 16, 2022
September 9, 2022 Standard § 746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
I reviewed three out of three files were reviewed did not have center policies available.
Corrected: September 16, 2022
September 9, 2022 Standard § 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
High Verbatim from the agency record
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the months. A photo was taken of the form.
Corrected: September 16, 2022
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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