The Escuelita Learning Center
334 Morningside Rd, Brownsville, TX
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Kid's Smile Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 40
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2002
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About
About Kid's Smile Day Care
Kid's Smile Day Care is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 31, 2002, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kid's Smile Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 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$154
Home daycare$141
Toddler
Center$146
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$143
Home daycare$134
School age
Center$136
Home daycare$129
State record
Inspection reports for Kid's Smile Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2002
- License number
- #817237
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 2
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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- Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One file reviewed does not include the health statement. The child has been enrolled for more than 12 months.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 04/09/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
“The sink in the restroom is dusty.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
- Oct 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“RE-CITE: Staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training. Expired on April 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
Dec 27, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“RE-CITE: Staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training. Expired on April 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“RE-CITE: Verification of training hours for staff were not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“RE-CITE: Annual certification was not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024
Dec 18, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“There were no training hours available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023
746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
“Operational handbook was not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“Annual certification was not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“A staff does not have a file available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“Reviewed staff training: one staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training. Expired on April 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Annual health inspection was not current. Last updated on 10/22/23.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2024
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One of Four files reviewed was missing: health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Out of the staff files reviewed, 1 caregiver had no verification of training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023
Jan 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 2/11/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2023
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The most recent fire drill was conducted on 11/1/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023
Jan 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“Training hours were completed but not within the training year.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“The CPR/FA certification expired in April 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Kid's Smile Day Care
Is Kid's Smile Day Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 31, 2002.
When was Kid's Smile Day Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kid's Smile Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Kid's Smile Day Care care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kid's Smile Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kid's Smile Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kid's Smile Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 542-5804 to ask.
What is Kid's Smile Day Care's phone number?
(956) 542-5804.
Where is Kid's Smile Day Care?
3154 Lima St, Brownsville, TX 78521. The nearest other daycare we list is Bambini di Dio, 0.2 miles away.