Miles of Smiles Childcare
Licensed Center · Marshall, Harrison County, TX · Operation No. 1743742
Miles of Smiles Childcare holds a Full Permit issued December 1, 2022. In the state's 60-month public window it has 16 inspections on record with 28 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
December 1, 2022
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
79 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1305 S Washington Ave, Marshall, TX 75670-6215
The 60-month record
16
Inspections
1
Assessments
1
Self reports
28
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 12 · Medium 10 · Medium Low 3 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| May 8, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Report | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Report | 1 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 26, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Inspection | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Assessment | 1 |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Inspection | 7 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 27, 2022 | Inspection | 9 |
Deficiency records
June 17, 2026 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection 6 child records were reviewed and one child needs an updated shot record.
Corrected: July 1, 2026
June 17, 2026 Standard § 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Bottles are washed and reused in the handwashing sink and juice bottle was observed on the changing table.
Corrected: June 17, 2026
November 18, 2025 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the investigation it was determined that children have been injured when caregivers did not intervene in the activity that caused the injury. Groups of children were also observed, during inspection, to be running through the building, from one class area to another without structure of the caregiver being able to see where the children are or what they are doing. The management of children's behaviors are not under control.
Corrected: December 17, 2025
November 18, 2025 Standard § 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the investigation it was determined a child was sent home with a wet diaper and had to be brought back in to be changed.
Corrected: December 17, 2025
October 22, 2025 Standard § 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A classroom did not have enough light so my eyes did not have to adjust to see inside the room.
Corrected: October 22, 2025
October 22, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection 4 files were reviewed and all four were missing required information.
Corrected: November 5, 2025
October 22, 2025 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection 2 of four personnel was missing annual training documentation.
Corrected: November 5, 2025
October 24, 2024 Standard § 746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver pushed two fighting students apart and did not use any guidance to the behavior.
Corrected: November 21, 2024
June 13, 2023 Standard § 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection a room was being used for care that is not on the permit.
Corrected: June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023 Standard § 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, hand sanitizer, Lysol, and disinfecting wipes were observed in reach of children.
Corrected: June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection a caregiver left a group of children unsupervised for a few moments.
Corrected: June 13, 2023
October 12, 2022 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During an inspection broken toys and riding toys were observed on the playground. These toys were removed during the inspection. A broken window was observed on the building that is accessible from the toddler playground.
Corrected: October 12, 2022
July 22, 2022 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Four records were reviewed and #3 and #4 are missing an affidavit of employment.
Corrected: August 5, 2022
July 22, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection four records were reviewed: #2, #3, and #4 do not have current CPR/1st aid training.
Corrected: August 5, 2022
July 22, 2022 Standard § 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection it was found that all cubbies or hooks need to be labeled.
Corrected: August 5, 2022
July 22, 2022 Standard § 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four records were reviewed and all four need a copy of a photo ID. The director needs a copy of current driver's license.
Corrected: August 5, 2022
July 22, 2022 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Four records were reviewed during inspection: #2 Address and phone for doctor; healthcare provider statement #4 needs an updated shot record.
Corrected: August 5, 2022
July 22, 2022 Standard § 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Four records were reviewed: Staff #2, #3, and #4 do not have completed personnel form such as Employment begin date Date of Birth Employee statement about center and personnel policies Checked that orientation was received and signed by employee and director
Corrected: August 5, 2022
July 22, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Four staff files were reviewed. #2, #3, #4 need 8 hours of preservice training and CPR/1st aid training. All need Abuse/Neglect Training #1 and any other employees who work in the infant room need SIDS/Abusive Head Trauma/Brain Development Training.
Corrected: August 5, 2022
May 27, 2022 Standard § 746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The Parent Handbook does not have information about required immunizations.
Corrected: June 27, 2022
May 27, 2022 Standard § 746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Procedures for how parents can participate in activities at the center is not provided in the handbook.
Corrected: June 27, 2022
May 27, 2022 Standard § 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
High Verbatim from the agency record
The Emergency Preparedness Plan is incomplete and lacking information.
Corrected: June 27, 2022
May 27, 2022 Standard § 746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The Parent Handbook does not have information about required vision and hearing testing.
Corrected: June 27, 2022
May 27, 2022 Standard § 746.5207(a)(1) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Floor Plan
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Diagrams showing all the required components of the evacuation plan was not available.
Corrected: June 27, 2022
May 27, 2022 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The air conditioning unit on the playground must be inaccessible to children. The grass needs to be maintained to prevent unwanted animals from hiding in tall grass and weeds. Mow, weed eat, and pull up plants that are poisonous. Trim Tree if desired to help with shade. Remove Wiring in large room.
Corrected: June 27, 2022
May 27, 2022 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The Handbook is missing information about Promotion of indoor and outdoor active Play The benefits of active play The duration of active play that will be provided Examples of active play provided Where active play will occur And how active play will be provided during extreme weather.
Corrected: June 27, 2022
May 27, 2022 Standard § 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Individual storage for children is not available.
Corrected: June 27, 2022
May 27, 2022 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The infant room has a wall that needs border put up to cover up torn walls at the base of the floor where paint can be pulled off and put into an infants mouth. There is also a place under the window area that needs repaired or covered. The entrance to the infant room has carpet that is frayed and needs to be covered. The large room has a wall that h as holes and peeling paint on the bottom that needs repairing or covering. The girls restroom has plaster on the wall by the left sink that needs repaired or covered.
Corrected: June 27, 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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