Christey's Kids Learning Center
202 S Alamo Blvd Ste G, Marshall, TX
Miles of Smiles Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 79
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Miles of Smiles Childcare
Miles of Smiles Childcare is a licensed child care center in Marshall, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 1, 2022, for up to 79 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campOpens before 7 AM
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
- 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 79 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Frog Street Curriculum |
| Transportation | Transportation (morning drop-off at school and afternoon pick-up from school to the center) |
| Licensed capacity | 79 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Miles of Smiles Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harrison 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$124
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$110
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$108
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$104
State record
Inspection reports for Miles of Smiles Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 79 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1743742
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 16 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“Bottles are washed and reused in the handwashing sink and juice bottle was observed on the changing table.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“During inspection 6 child records were reviewed and one child needs an updated shot record.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
- May 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During the investigation it was determined that children have been injured when caregivers did not intervene in the activity that caused the injury. Groups of children were also observed, during inspection, to be running through the building, from one class area to another without structure of the caregiver being able to see where the children are or what they are doing. The management of children's behaviors are not under control.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2025
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“During the investigation it was determined a child was sent home with a wet diaper and had to be brought back in to be changed.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2025
Show 15 earlier visits
Oct 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“During inspection 2 of four personnel was missing annual training documentation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“During inspection 4 files were reviewed and all four were missing required information.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“A classroom did not have enough light so my eyes did not have to adjust to see inside the room.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
- Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
“During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver pushed two fighting students apart and did not use any guidance to the behavior.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
- Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“During inspection, hand sanitizer, Lysol, and disinfecting wipes were observed in reach of children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“During inspection a room was being used for care that is not on the permit.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During inspection a caregiver left a group of children unsupervised for a few moments.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023
- Oct 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During an inspection broken toys and riding toys were observed on the playground. These toys were removed during the inspection. A broken window was observed on the building that is accessible from the toddler playground.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
- Sep 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 22, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
“Four records were reviewed: Staff #2, #3, and #4 do not have completed personnel form such as Employment begin date Date of Birth Employee statement about center and personnel policies Checked that orientation was received and signed by employee and director”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Four records were reviewed and #3 and #4 are missing an affidavit of employment.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“Four staff files were reviewed. #2, #3, #4 need 8 hours of preservice training and CPR/1st aid training. All need Abuse/Neglect Training #1 and any other employees who work in the infant room need SIDS/Abusive Head Trauma/Brain Development Training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
“During inspection it was found that all cubbies or hooks need to be labeled.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
“During inspection four records were reviewed: #2, #3, and #4 do not have current CPR/1st aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Four records were reviewed during inspection: #2 Address and phone for doctor; healthcare provider statement #4 needs an updated shot record.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
“Four records were reviewed and all four need a copy of a photo ID. The director needs a copy of current driver's license.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
- Jun 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 27, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The infant room has a wall that needs border put up to cover up torn walls at the base of the floor where paint can be pulled off and put into an infants mouth. There is also a place under the window area that needs repaired or covered. The entrance to the infant room has carpet that is frayed and needs to be covered. The large room has a wall that h as holes and peeling paint on the bottom that needs repairing or covering. The girls restroom has plaster on the wall by the left sink that needs repaired or covered.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2022
746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
“Procedures for how parents can participate in activities at the center is not provided in the handbook.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2022
746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
“The Parent Handbook does not have information about required immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2022
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“The Emergency Preparedness Plan is incomplete and lacking information.”
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2022
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The air conditioning unit on the playground must be inaccessible to children. The grass needs to be maintained to prevent unwanted animals from hiding in tall grass and weeds. Mow, weed eat, and pull up plants that are poisonous. Trim Tree if desired to help with shade. Remove Wiring in large room.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2022
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The Handbook is missing information about Promotion of indoor and outdoor active Play The benefits of active play The duration of active play that will be provided Examples of active play provided Where active play will occur And how active play will be provided during extreme weather.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2022
746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
“The Parent Handbook does not have information about required vision and hearing testing.”
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2022
746.5207(a)(1) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Floor Plan
“Diagrams showing all the required components of the evacuation plan was not available.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2022
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
“Individual storage for children is not available.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Miles of Smiles Childcare
Is Miles of Smiles Childcare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 1, 2022.
When was Miles of Smiles Childcare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Miles of Smiles Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Miles of Smiles Childcare care for?
79, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Miles of Smiles Childcare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Miles of Smiles Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Miles of Smiles Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 702-5506 to ask.
What is Miles of Smiles Childcare's phone number?
(903) 702-5506.
Where is Miles of Smiles Childcare?
1305 S Washington Ave, Marshall, TX 75670. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Mav Academy, 0.2 miles away.