Smart Start Daycare
905 COLLEGE DR, Miles, TX 76861 · Runnels County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 67
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sheila Rumsey
- Phone
- (325) 468-0223
- Regulated since
- Dec 20, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1413903 · number 1747969
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Food & allergies (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During the investigation interviews conducted with caregivers and children, there was enough evidence to determine that screen time is being used during prohibited times such as mealtimes and rest times.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Jun 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During the investigation interviews conducted with caregivers and children, there was enough evidence to determine that screen time is being used during prohibited times such as mealtimes and rest times.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-07.
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Food & allergies
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Sep 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Cleaning supplies were stored under the sink in the kitchen where children could have accessed the area. Also a can of lysol was out in the toddler room in reach of children. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were moved to a secure location and the lysol was moved out of reach of children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-27.
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Safety & premises
A child in care with a diagnosed food allergy had a food allergy plan that was not signed by a health care professional.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-27. Correction verified 2023-06-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Cleaning supplies were stored under the sink in the kitchen where children could have accessed the area. Also a can of lysol was out in the toddler room in reach of children. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were moved to a secure location and the lysol was moved out of reach of children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-27.
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Safety & premises
A child in care with a diagnosed food allergy had a food allergy plan that was not signed by a health care professional.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-27. Correction verified 2023-06-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A 3 year old child was observed in a high chair, unbuckled and who exceeded the weight limit according to manufactuer instructions. This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the highchair.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-14. Correction verified 2022-12-19.
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Safety & premises
An opening in the bottom perimeter of the playground fence was observed to be an entanglement or strangulation hazard to children in care. Children's bedding was observed to be stored stacked on top of one another creating a cross contamination situation. This was corrected at inspection when all bedding was placed in sperate plastic bags preventing the spread of germs.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-19. Correction verified 2022-12-19.
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Other Serious
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Dec 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A 3 year old child was observed in a high chair, unbuckled and who exceeded the weight limit according to manufactuer instructions. This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the highchair.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-14. Correction verified 2022-12-19.
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Safety & premises
An opening in the bottom perimeter of the playground fence was observed to be an entanglement or strangulation hazard to children in care. Children's bedding was observed to be stored stacked on top of one another creating a cross contamination situation. This was corrected at inspection when all bedding was placed in sperate plastic bags preventing the spread of germs.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-19. Correction verified 2022-12-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Oct 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Upon arrival at naptime, I was unable to see the children napping in the main room because it was too dark. This was corrected when additional lighting was turned on during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-20.
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Other
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Sep 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Upon arrival at naptime, I was unable to see the children napping in the main room because it was too dark. This was corrected when additional lighting was turned on during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.