Smarty Pants Academy
601 9th Ave, Port Arthur, TX
Bridgette Bowden
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2012
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About
About Bridgette Bowden
Bridgette Bowden is a home daycare in Port Arthur, Texas. It is registered with the state (since May 29, 2012), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:45 AM to 7:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 5:45 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:45 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:45 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:45 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:45 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:45 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bridgette Bowden has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Jefferson County has a median price of $124 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$135
Home daycare$124
Toddler
Center$128
Home daycare$119
Preschool
Center$125
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$113
State record
Inspection reports for Bridgette Bowden
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2012
- License number
- #1442206
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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May 4, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“At time of inpsection, Parents Rights were not observed in operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026
747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“At time of inspection, emergency prepardness plan was not observed in Operational Policies.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026
747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
“At time of inspection, safe sleep criteria was not observed in operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026
747.501(13) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
“At time of inpsection, information on employees having preventable disease vaccines were not observed in the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026
747.501(3) - Written Operational Policies - Medication
“At time of inspection, operational policies did not discuss if primary caregiver will or will not administer medication.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026
- Aug 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Bridgette Bowden
Is Bridgette Bowden licensed?
Yes. Bridgette Bowden is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued May 29, 2012. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bridgette Bowden last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bridgette Bowden had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 5 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Bridgette Bowden care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bridgette Bowden accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bridgette Bowden's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:45 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bridgette Bowden cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 333-8701 to ask.
What is Bridgette Bowden's phone number?
(409) 333-8701.
Where is Bridgette Bowden?
Port Arthur, TX 77642. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.