Smart Kids Child Care

3323 LEGENDS CREEK DR, Spring, TX 77386 · Montgomery County

18cited violations

2serious

6inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Alma Varela
Phone: (713) 966-0307
Regulated since: Aug 18, 2017
HHSC IDs: Operation 1267869 · number 1645324
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 1
Supervision & ratios 3
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 8
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2024	3	0	Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1)
2023	6	2	Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (3), Other (1)
2022	9	0	Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The antiseptic solution in the first aid kit was expired and there was not an additional one or antiseptic wipes on site.
  
  HHSC 747.3803(a)(3) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solutions or wipes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies did not include the requirements for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-05. Correction verified 2024-08-05.
- Staff background & training
  Training records which include first aid/cpr were not on site for review. However, it was stated everything was current and completed but had not been printed out yet.
  
  HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-07-31.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  During the Inspection , it was determined that one assistant caregiver and one household member did not have an active Background Check.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-08-10.
- Staff background & training
  While reviewing records, it was discovered the assistant caregiver did not have a first-aid and CPR certificate.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-16. Correction verified 2023-08-16.
- Safety & premises
  During the inspection, it was discovered that three fence posts were separated from the fence board and exposed nails.
  
  HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
- Other
  While reviewing the 1st-Aid Kit missing was the Adhesive tape in kit.
  
  HHSC 747.3803(a)(2) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Adhesive Tape
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-08. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
- Safety & premises Serious
  It was discovered during the inspection that the front room (Classroom #1) and Living Room (Classroom #2) did not have a functioning smoke detectors.
  
  HHSC 747.5111 — Smoke-Detection System
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-08. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
- Staff background & training
  During the inspection, it was discovered that the primary caregiver did not have Annual Training hours available for review.
  
  HHSC 747.901(5) — Personnel Records- Training Hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-28. Correction verified 2023-08-22.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  I did not observe documentation of a high school diploma for the assistant caregiver.
  
  HHSC 747.1211(a) — Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
- Staff background & training
  I observed documentation of 14 of the required 24 hours of annual training for the 2021-2022 training year in 1 out of 2 personnel records evaluated.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
- Staff background & training
  I did not observe documentation of current certification in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome or Abusive Head Trauma in 1 out of 2 personnel files evaluated.
  
  HHSC 747.1305(c) — Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
- Staff background & training
  I did not observe documentation of 6 hours in management training for the primary caregiver for the 2020-21 training year.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(e)(1) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
- Other
  I observed an electrical outlet in the hallway that was not enclosed with a protective outlet cover. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-16.
- Illness & medication
  I observed infant Tylenol drops that had expired in July of 2022. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.3605(b)(3) — Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-16.
- Other
  I observed that the first aid kit did not contain tweezers.
  
  HHSC 747.3803(a) — First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-23. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
- Supervision & ratios
  I did not observe the operation's permit posted. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.401(a)(1) — Posting Requirements-License
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  I did not observe documentation of the home's procedures for indoor and outdoor physical activities documented in the home's operational policies.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8)(A) — Written Operational Policies - Duration of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Smart Kids Child Care, 3323 LEGENDS CREEK DR, Spring, TX 77386-3481 (operation ID 1267869, operation number 1645324), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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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.