Smauley's Small World
603 WARD ST, Daingerfield, TX 75638 · Morris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 94
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Brianna Smauley
- Phone
- (903) 645-2200
- Regulated since
- Jul 9, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1298834 · number 1668634
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The daily schedule being shared with the parent does not include the following information: times slept, infant's mood, and summary of activities.
HHSC 746.2431(1) — Infant Daily Report - Times Slept
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-24. Correction verified 2025-02-21.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: hearing and vision screening requirements and information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.
HHSC 746.501(a)(28) — Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-02-21.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver failed to demonstrate self-control when the caregiver forcefully pushed a child's head down on a nap cot which resulted in an injury to the child. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-31. Correction verified 2025-01-03.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver physically abused a child while in care. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-31. Correction verified 2025-01-03.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a staff member used their cell phone while supervising children. This staff member is no longer employed by the operation.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Staff background & training Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was observed on video forcefully pushing a child's head onto a nap cot as a method of discipline. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-31. Correction verified 2025-01-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
An infant was observed wearing an amber necklace. This was corrected at inspection as staff removed the necklace from the infants neck.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Records & paperwork
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-17. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Other Serious
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Aug 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was observed that an air condition unit was lacking a barrier preventing children from having access on the school age playground.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-30. Correction verified 2022-06-10.
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Other
It was observed that two sets of steps leading into the school building were lacking handrails.
HHSC 746.4509(a)(2) — Lofts -Handrails on Stairs and Steps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-30. Correction verified 2022-06-10.
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Other
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Dec 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2021 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.