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Alvin, TX 77511 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Smart Center
- licensed capacity
- 114
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About Smart Center
Smart Center is a licensed child care center in Alvin, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 28, 2019, for up to 114 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 114 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 114 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smart Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brazoria County has a median price of $185 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Smart Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 114 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1678176
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 14, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Transportation 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 28, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“During the DFPS Investigation, it was found a child was left unsupervised on the van. The caregiver at the time did not do a face to name check when all the children left the bus.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that an eight-year-old child was left in a vehicle unattended.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
“Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the driver failed to account for all children before leaving the vehicle unattended.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. There is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A caregiver did not check the van after transporting, which resulted in an eight-year-old child being left in a vehicle unattended for approximately 13 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
- Jan 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“A child medication expired November 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
- Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
- Sep 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“Based on interviews conducted during the investigation, the parent were not notified at the time of pick of the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2022
Jan 11, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“I observed that several bottles of medication , albuterol(3), cream, motrin, and dexmethyphenidate, not labeled with the date it was brought into the operation. Photos were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Smart Center
Is Smart Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 28, 2019.
When was Smart Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 14, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smart Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Smart Center care for?
114, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Smart Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Smart Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smart Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 824-4224 to ask.
What is Smart Center's phone number?
(281) 824-4224.
Where is Smart Center?
4527 County Road 158, Alvin, TX 77511. The nearest other daycare we list is Alvin College Child Development Laboratory School, 0.7 miles away.