# Smart Start Child Care #2 Smart Start Child Care #2 is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Edinburg, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 87 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 1506 S Sugar Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 87 - License/permit: 1798271 - Operator: not published - Phone: (956) 720-4199 - Hours: 07:00 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=1480432 ## Inspection record 9 findings across 7 Texas HHSC inspections (2024-07-11 to 2026-01-08); 5 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2025-12-19 — Fire safety & emergency drills, High risk, Corrected at inspection: Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information: The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for eight children who are transported from school to the childcare center were not in the transportation vehicle. Corrected at Inspection: The information was placed in the transportation folder. (§746.5617(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5617-a-2)) - 2025-12-19 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-12-23: CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based: Four caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice. (§746.1315(b)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1315-b-1)) - 2025-12-19 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-01-08: Required Personnel Records -Training Hours: Training records for two caregivers were not available for review. (§746.901(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-6)) - 2024-11-22 — Other, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-11-26: Education Outside of U.S.: A staff member observed caring for a child is missing translation of education. (§746.1111; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1111)) - 2024-11-22 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Low risk, Correction verified 2024-11-27: Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985): 1 out of 5 staff files reviewed is missing the following: Employment Affidavit Pre-Employment Affidavit (§746.1105(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1105-3)) - 2024-09-17 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-10-09: Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: A fire drill was not conducted for the month of August. (§746.5205(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5205-1)) - 2024-07-11 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-07-17: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: Black mold was observed on the ceiling of a storage room located in a pre-school room. A musty odor was present in the room and water was leaking from the ceiling in the storage room. In addition, drain pipes under a children's sink were not connected. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2024-07-11 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-07-12: Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity: The operational policies reviewed was missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); the policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. (§746.501(a)(18); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-18)) - 2024-07-11 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Toilets, Sinks and Fountains Used Safely and Independently: Children's restrooms were not equipped with step stools to allow children to use the sinks and toilets safely and independently. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as step stools were provided in each restroom. (§746.4419; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4419)) ## Nearby programs - [Evolve and Excel Learning Center LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1315834) — 0.95 km, capacity 85 - [Gingerbread House Institute Montessori LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1466575) — 1.09 km, capacity 91 - [Elite Learning Academy, LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1504150) — 1.14 km, capacity 73 - [Prestige Learning Center on University](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1401163) — 1.58 km, capacity 74 - [Miniminds Learning Center II, LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1224619) — 1.58 km, capacity 68 - [The Childrens Club Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1273982) — 1.64 km, capacity 75 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1480432 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1480432 - us_census_geocoder record 1506 S SUGAR RD|EDINBURG|TX|78539 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1798271 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1798271 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 05006-0445 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=05006-0445 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1480432 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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