Smarty Pants Academy
601 9TH AVE, Port Arthur, TX 77642 · Jefferson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 76
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lydia Wykoff
- Phone
- (409) 999-6226
- Regulated since
- Aug 30, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1396745 · number 1734829
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3 | Discipline & child guidance (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At the time of inspection, Director's timesheet for April only showed attendance for 4/7/2026.
HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-05. Correction verified 2026-05-05.
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Other Serious
At time of inspection, a three month old was observed sleeping in stroller.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-05. Correction verified 2026-05-05.
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Other
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Apr 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information provided, there is evidence to support that caregivers have used inappropriate discipline.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-05. Correction verified 2026-05-05.
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Records & paperwork Serious
Based on information provided, once made aware. The director did not notify licensing that a staff member may have hit a child while in care.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-05. Correction verified 2026-05-05.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jun 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Bottles were not labeled in the infant room yet placed with the child's crib. Bottles need to be labeled or have an assigned chart. This was corrected at inspection; bottles were labeled.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
Five records were reviewed. One child is missing medical authorization information on the enrollment form.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-27. Correction verified 2025-06-24.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 22, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Annual inspection has not been completed due to changes in staffing at Health Department (inspector called Health Department during inspection). Head of Health Department stated coming within the hour.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-27. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
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Other
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Feb 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The infants do not have infant feeding instructions. There is a chart of how many ounces each age group (infant) should have, but not individual signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-07-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The infants hands are washed with wipes and not soap and water.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-20. Correction verified 2022-07-19.
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Safety & premises
One child does not have the doctor signature for administering an Epi-Pen.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Other
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May 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning supplies were under the sink without a child safety lock on the cabinet door. The cleaning supplies was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were stored in a place inaccessible to children. (no children in care).
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The changing mat had a cloth cover. This was corrected at application inspection when the cover was taken off. (no children in care)
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-01.
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Safety & premises
A tree stump is in the outdoor play area. This is a tripping hazard for the children and caregivers which can cause injury. The stump needs to be removed. The hole where the stump was will need to be filled to prevent further injury. (no children in care).
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
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Other
The gates to the outside play area need locks. This will prevent children from opening the gate during outdoor time and possibly running into the streets. Keys to the locks must be accessible to caregivers at all times during outdoor time. (no children in care)
HHSC 746.4309 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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