# Smarty Pants Academy Smarty Pants Academy is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Port Arthur, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 76 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 601 9th Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 76 - License/permit: 1734829 - Operator: not published - Phone: (409) 999-6226 - Website: smartypacademy.com - Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1396745 ## Inspection record 15 findings across 15 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-03-01 to 2026-05-05); 13 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-04-29 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2026-05-05: Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device: At time of inspection, a three month old was observed sleeping in stroller. (§746.2426(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2426-a-1)) - 2026-04-29 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-05-05: Director present-Minimum 75%: At the time of inspection, Director's timesheet for April only showed attendance for 4/7/2026. (§746.1011(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1011-a)) - 2026-04-03 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2026-05-05: Report Situation Placing Children at Risk: 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. (§746.305(a)(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-305-a-6)) - 2026-04-03 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2026-05-05: Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual: Based on information provided, there is evidence to support that caregivers have used inappropriate discipline. (§746.2805; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805)) - 2025-06-24 — Food & nutrition, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups: 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); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2419-6)) - 2025-06-24 — Fire safety & emergency drills, High risk, Correction verified 2025-06-24: Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization: Five records were reviewed. One child is missing medical authorization information on the enrollment form. (§746.605(11); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-605-11)) - 2025-01-22 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-low risk, Correction verified 2025-01-22: Report Number of Employees: 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); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-303-b)) - 2023-07-24 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-07-24: Annual Sanitation Inspection: 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); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3401-a)) - 2022-07-18 — Food & nutrition, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-07-21: Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional: 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); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2421-a)) - 2022-07-18 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-07-20: Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional: One child does not have the doctor signature for administering an Epi-Pen. (§746.3819; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3819)) - 2022-07-18 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-07-19: Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering: The infants hands are washed with wipes and not soap and water. (§746.3417(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3417-3)) - 2022-03-01 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-03-01: Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked: 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) (§746.4309; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4309)) - 2022-03-01 — Safety hazards, High risk, Corrected at inspection: Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children: 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); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407-12)) - 2022-03-01 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-03-01: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: 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). (§746.3701; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3701)) - 2022-03-01 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface: 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); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3503-a)) ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1396745 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1396745 - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1734829 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1734829 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-8jjm_eagh.p4u5 (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1734829 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 03949-0261 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=03949-0261 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 02371-1691 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=02371-1691 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1396745 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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