Smart Kids Learning Center
217 S INDIANA AVE, Weslaco, TX 78596 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 38
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Cynthia Maciel
- Phone
- (956) 351-5522
- Regulated since
- Mar 22, 2011
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 710689 · number 1185786
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 7 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Out of the children's files reviewed, 2 of the files reviewed had incomplete Dr's or hosptial information.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
Out of the children's files reviewed, 2 were lacking parent signature for emergency medical care.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Records & paperwork Serious
Out of the children's records reviewed, 1 had incomplete information for the person authorized to pick up the children.
HHSC 746.605(7) — Required Admission Information - Release Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Other
There were 3 files that did not have a health statement on file. The parent did not sign to confirm this information which would have provided time to obtain something in writing from the Dr which indicates that the child is healthy enough to participate in daycare activities.
HHSC 746.611(a)(2) — Required Health Statement - Signed affidavit from parent stating medical diagnosis and treatment conflict with religious beliefs
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Staff background & training
There were no staff file and training hours available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Other
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Dec 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There is one person listed as active on the people and is no longer employed at the operation.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-18. Correction verified 2024-12-16.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The caregiver did not use good judgement by allowing 2 older children (ages 3-4) to sleep in high chairs as a way to keep them from crawling or walking on the children who are napping.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-11. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was one caregiver supervising 2 rooms. One room was the infant room and the other room was where 2 children were napping (away from all others)
HHSC 746.1613(a)(6) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-10. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Other Serious
The permit holder is not ensuring that minimum standards are being properly followed by staff as children are being placed in dark rooms in high chairs to sleep.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-15. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Other Serious
There was not enough lighting in any of the classrooms where the children were napping
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-12. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Other Serious
There is no current health inspection. The last one was completed on 7/3/23.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-19. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
There is a wood panel along the fence that is no longer attached and is causing a gap which could allow a small child to crawl through or an animal to get into the playground. There was also a lil tykes play structure that was crack near an opening. The crack could allow a child's finger or clothing to get stuck and cause an injury to the child. (NOTE:Pictures on file)
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-15. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Other Serious
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Jul 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Out of all children's records reviewed 2 had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the parent was called for the missing information. )
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-12.
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Staff background & training
Out of the staff records reviewed, 2 had no verification of a TB test.
HHSC 746.901(3) — Required Personnel Records - TB Test
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
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Records & paperwork
One of the staff files was missing the required affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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