Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center
5509 N WARE RD, Mcallen, TX 78504 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 46
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Edith Moreno
- Phone
- (956) 213-8403
- Regulated since
- Aug 15, 2014
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1134506 · number 1532554
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 12 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (6) |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 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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Feb 27, 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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Feb 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 19, 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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Feb 17, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The center allowed an individual to be present at the operation prior to receiving the notification of the individual's background check eligibility.
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 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
Transportation was conducted by an employee that does not have a current drivers license.
HHSC 746.5617(b) — Driver Has Current Driver's License
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-27.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 17, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The center allowed an individual to be present at the operation prior to receiving the notification of the individual's background check eligibility.
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 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
Transportation was conducted by an employee that does not have a current drivers license.
HHSC 746.5617(b) — Driver Has Current Driver's License
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 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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Aug 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 out of 3 employees records reviewed are missing up to date First Aid and CPR certification.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-13. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
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Staff background & training
Director is missing the following trainings: 1) SIDS/Brain Development/SBS, Hazardous materials, allergies, medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Transportation.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-13. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
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Records & paperwork
2 out of 5 employee records were not avaiable for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-13. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 out of 3 employees records reviewed are missing up to date First Aid and CPR certification.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-13. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
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Staff background & training
Director is missing the following trainings: 1) SIDS/Brain Development/SBS, Hazardous materials, allergies, medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Transportation.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-13. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
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Records & paperwork
2 out of 5 employee records were not avaiable for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-13. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The three caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-08-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
The two transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-08-21.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The three caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-08-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
The two transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-08-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 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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Sep 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Preservice trainings.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-27.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Preservice trainings.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A 3-month-old infant was asleep on a pillow in the play yard.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(A) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-30. Correction verified 2023-09-12.
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Other
There was no current infant feeding instructions for two infants.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were two rooms with loose, cracked, and water-stained ceiling tiles. A handwashing handle in the restroom was loose.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-09-27.
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Other
Two mats used by the children during naptime were observed with torn sections.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-09-12.
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Staff background & training
Training records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-09-12.
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Other Serious
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Aug 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A 3-month-old infant was asleep on a pillow in the play yard.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(A) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-30. Correction verified 2023-09-12.
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Other
There was no current infant feeding instructions for two infants.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were two rooms with loose, cracked, and water-stained ceiling tiles. A handwashing handle in the restroom was loose.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-09-27.
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Other
Two mats used by the children during naptime were observed with torn sections.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-09-12.
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Staff background & training
Training records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-09-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Sep 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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Sep 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A foreign education document for a caregiver was not translated to English.
HHSC 746.1045 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-19.
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Staff background & training
Director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-07. Correction verified 2022-09-08.
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Other
There was no infant feeding instructions for a 6 month old infant in care.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-19.
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Safety & premises
The vent in the classroom used by the children was observed with dust and debris. The infant room was observed with spiderwebs, and the inside of the ceiling cover panel was observed with numerous dead insects. There was a water hose on the floor at the outdoor play area which is a tripping hazard for the children. Note: The waterhose was removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-07. Correction verified 2022-09-19.
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Illness & medication
One child's record was missing the immunization record. One child's record did not have the school's information.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A foreign education document for a caregiver was not translated to English.
HHSC 746.1045 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-19.
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Staff background & training
Director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-07. Correction verified 2022-09-08.
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Other
There was no infant feeding instructions for a 6 month old infant in care.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-19.
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Safety & premises
The vent in the classroom used by the children was observed with dust and debris. The infant room was observed with spiderwebs, and the inside of the ceiling cover panel was observed with numerous dead insects. There was a water hose on the floor at the outdoor play area which is a tripping hazard for the children. Note: The waterhose was removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-07. Correction verified 2022-09-19.
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Illness & medication
One child's record was missing the immunization record. One child's record did not have the school's information.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-19.
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Other
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