Kid's Smile Day Care

3154 LIMA ST, Brownsville, TX 78521 · Cameron County

38cited violations

2serious

20inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 40
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Director / administrator: Mariana Sanchez
Phone: (956) 542-5804
Regulated since: Oct 31, 2002
HHSC IDs: Operation 205939 · number 817237
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 8
Staff background & training 16
Records & paperwork 6
Other 6

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	6	0	Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (2)
2024	2	0	Staff background & training (2)
2023	26	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (10), Records & paperwork (4), Other (6)
2022	4	0	Staff background & training (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 29, 2026 Inspection

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The sink in the restroom is dusty.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(11) — Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
- Safety & premises
  The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 04/09/2024.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
- Records & paperwork
  One file reviewed does not include the health statement. The child has been enrolled for more than 12 months.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The sink in the restroom is dusty.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(11) — Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
- Safety & premises
  The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 04/09/2024.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
- Records & paperwork
  One file reviewed does not include the health statement. The child has been enrolled for more than 12 months.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  RE-CITE: Staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training. Expired on April 2020.
  
  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 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-17.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  RE-CITE: Staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training. Expired on April 2020.
  
  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 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  RE-CITE: Staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training. Expired on April 2020.
  
  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 2024-01-08. Correction verified 2024-04-10.
- Staff background & training
  RE-CITE: Verification of training hours for staff were not available for review at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-08. Correction verified 2024-01-12.
- Other
  RE-CITE: Annual certification was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-08. Correction verified 2024-01-12.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  RE-CITE: Staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training. Expired on April 2020.
  
  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 2024-01-08. Correction verified 2024-04-10.
- Staff background & training
  RE-CITE: Verification of training hours for staff were not available for review at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-08. Correction verified 2024-01-12.
- Other
  RE-CITE: Annual certification was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-08. Correction verified 2024-01-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Reviewed staff training: one staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training. Expired on April 2020.
  
  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 2023-12-29. Correction verified 2023-12-27.
- Staff background & training
  Out of the staff files reviewed, 1 caregiver had no verification of training hours.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-27.
- Staff background & training
  There were no training hours available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-27.
- Other
  Annual health inspection was not current. Last updated on 10/22/23.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-30. Correction verified 2024-05-14.
- Other
  Annual certification was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2023-12-27.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operational handbook was not available during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(1) — Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-27.
- Records & paperwork
  One of Four files reviewed was missing: health statement.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-27.
- Records & paperwork
  A staff does not have a file available for review at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Reviewed staff training: one staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training. Expired on April 2020.
  
  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 2023-12-29. Correction verified 2023-12-27.
- Staff background & training
  Out of the staff files reviewed, 1 caregiver had no verification of training hours.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-27.
- Staff background & training
  There were no training hours available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-27.
- Other
  Annual health inspection was not current. Last updated on 10/22/23.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-30. Correction verified 2024-05-14.
- Other
  Annual certification was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2023-12-27.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operational handbook was not available during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(1) — Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-27.
- Records & paperwork
  One of Four files reviewed was missing: health statement.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-27.
- Records & paperwork
  A staff does not have a file available for review at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-27.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 2/11/2021.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
- Safety & premises
  The most recent fire drill was conducted on 11/1/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-16. Correction verified 2023-01-17.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 2/11/2021.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
- Safety & premises
  The most recent fire drill was conducted on 11/1/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-16. Correction verified 2023-01-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Training hours were completed but not within the training year.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-03. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
- Staff background & training
  The CPR/FA certification expired in April 2020.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-03. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Training hours were completed but not within the training year.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-03. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
- Staff background & training
  The CPR/FA certification expired in April 2020.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-03. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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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 Kid's Smile Day Care, 3154 LIMA ST, Brownsville, TX 78521-4781 (operation ID 205939, operation number 817237), 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.
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