Smart Start Center

Childcare Center|100 F M 429 N, Terrell, TX 75160|(972) 524-0071

License Information

Status: Licensed
License #: 842720
Expires: October 19, 2026
Licensed Capacity: 113 children
Licensing Agency: Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

11 records

April 16, 2025routine#862212119
4 violations found (4 medium severity).
Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium
At the time of inspection two children did not have the required health statements on file for review.
746.603(a)(3)Corrected 2025-04-30
Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium
At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current immunization record on file for review, a doctor's note indicating a deviation in the vaccination schedules, or a signed/notarized immunizations exemption affidavit.
746.603(a)(4)Corrected 2025-04-30
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Medium
Two caregivers employed at the operation did not have a signed and notarized affidavit on file for review.
746.901(4)Corrected 2025-04-30
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Medium
The center director not have all required training hours on file for the previous full year. Only 7 hours could be accounted for. One caregiver also did not have all the required training hours for the previous full year. 13 hours could be accounted for.
746.1311(a)Corrected 2025-05-14
May 7, 2024routine#862212118
2 violations found (2 medium severity).
Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium
Three children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review at the time of inspection.
746.603(a)(4)Corrected 2024-05-21
Documentation of Drills
Medium
At the time of inspection the last documented fire drill was on 3/22/24. There was no documentation for a fire drill conducted in April.
746.5205(4)Corrected 2024-05-21
February 20, 2024complaint#862350581
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 13, 2023routine#862212117
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
June 21, 2023routine#862212116
3 violations found (1 high, 2 medium severity).
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium
8 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
746.1309(a)Corrected 2023-08-21
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Medium
Director had 12 of the 30 required hours.
746.1311(a)Corrected 2023-08-21
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
High
Three caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid.
746.1315(a)Corrected 2023-07-12
April 11, 2023routine#862212115
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
March 2, 2023routine#862212114
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
July 26, 2022routine#862212113
1 violation found (1 high severity).
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
One caregiver was providing care without an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher was removed from the operation.
745.641Corrected 2022-07-26
July 22, 2022self-report#862350580
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
High
The operation did not report a communicable disease within 48 hours of being notified.
746.305(a)(4)Corrected 2022-07-25
February 17, 2022routine#862212112
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 30, 2021routine#862212111
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations

Availability

113 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$750 – $1,100/mo

By age group

Infant$950 – $1,400

Toddler$850 – $1,250

Preschool$750 – $1,100

School-age$450 – $750

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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