Smarty Pants Academy

Childcare Center|601 9TH AVE, Port Arthur, TX 77642|(409) 999-6226|smartypacademy.com

License Information

Status
Licensed
License #
1734829
Expires
August 30, 2026
Licensed Capacity
76 children
Licensing Agency
Texas HHSC

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

State records

Inspection History

11 records
  • routine#862303414

    2 violations found (2 high severity).

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

    High

    Five records were reviewed. One child is missing medical authorization information on the enrollment form.

    746.605(11)Corrected 2025-06-27

    Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

    High

    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.

    746.2419(6)Corrected 2025-06-24
  • assessment#862398443

    1 violation found (1 medium severity).

    Report Number of Employees

    Medium

    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.

    746.303(b)Corrected 2025-01-27
  • routine#862303413

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862303412

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862303411

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862303410

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    High

    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.

    746.3401(a)Corrected 2023-07-27
  • routine#862303409

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862303408

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862303407

    3 violations found (2 high, 1 medium severity).

    Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    High

    The infants hands are washed with wipes and not soap and water.

    746.3417(3)Corrected 2022-07-20

    Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    High

    One child does not have the doctor signature for administering an Epi-Pen.

    746.3819Corrected 2022-07-22

    Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    Medium

    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.

    746.2421(a)Corrected 2022-07-22
  • routine#862303406

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862303405

    4 violations found (4 high severity).

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    High

    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).

    746.3701Corrected 2022-03-11

    Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked

    High

    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)

    746.4309Corrected 2022-03-04

    Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

    High

    The changing mat had a cloth cover. This was corrected at application inspection when the cover was taken off. (no children in care)

    746.3503(a)Corrected 2022-03-01

    Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    High

    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).

    746.3407(12)Corrected 2022-03-01

Availability

76 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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