Adventure Avenue
436 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville, TX
3.0· 2 reviews
Smart Kids Educational Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 62
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2002
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About
About Smart Kids Educational Day Care
Smart Kids Educational Day Care is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 22, 2002, for up to 62 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 62 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 62 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smart Kids Educational 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 Smart Kids Educational Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 62 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2002
- License number
- #815138
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(e) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Must Not be Used Indoors
“The loose fill around the ladder is less than the required depth. grass is visible in the use zone.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
- Jul 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Observed caregiver supervising 10 children between the ages of 10 months to 2 years old while they were watching television not associated with the lesson plan. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as the television was turned off and caregiver continued with the lesson plan at the time of inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 20, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not use good judgement by allowing children to watch television while strapping another child to a chair and face the wall.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
- Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
- Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“6 children's files were evaluated and 1 did not have the immunizations on file at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2023
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“Written operational policy does not include supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2023
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“6 children's files were evaluated and 3 do not have an individual other than the parent in case of an emergency.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2023
- May 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 3, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Transportation training for employee has not been updated. Last completed 9/27/2019.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2022
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“One transportation vehicle purchased in 2016 does not have the electronic child safety alarm installed at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Smart Kids Educational Day Care
Is Smart Kids Educational Day Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 22, 2002.
When was Smart Kids Educational Day Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smart Kids Educational Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Kids Educational Day Care care for?
62, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Smart Kids Educational Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Smart Kids Educational Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smart Kids Educational Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 547-9300 to ask.
What is Smart Kids Educational Day Care's phone number?
(956) 547-9300.
Where is Smart Kids Educational Day Care?
1703 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520. The nearest other daycare we list is Adventure Avenue, 0.5 miles away.