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Smart Kids Learning Center

217 S Indiana Ave, Weslaco, TX 785964.3· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
38
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2011

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About Smart Kids Learning Center

Smart Kids Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Weslaco, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 22, 2011, for up to 38 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
38 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity38 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Smart Kids Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 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.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$124

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$120

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Smart Kids Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
38 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2011
License number
#1185786
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 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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  1. Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 8, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information

      “Out of the children's records reviewed, 1 had incomplete information for the person authorized to pick up the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(a)(2) - Required Health Statement - Signed affidavit from parent stating medical diagnosis and treatment conflict with religious beliefs

      “There were 3 files that did not have a health statement on file. The parent did not sign to confirm this information which would have provided time to obtain something in writing from the Dr which indicates that the child is healthy enough to participate in daycare activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “There were no staff file and training hours available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “Out of the children's files reviewed, 2 of the files reviewed had incomplete Dr's or hosptial information.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “Out of the children's files reviewed, 2 were lacking parent signature for emergency medical care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025

  4. Dec 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksMedium risk

      745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

      “There is one person listed as active on the people and is no longer employed at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024

  5. Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 9, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rulesMedium High risk

      746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules

      “The permit holder is not ensuring that minimum standards are being properly followed by staff as children are being placed in dark rooms in high chairs to sleep.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There is a wood panel along the fence that is no longer attached and is causing a gap which could allow a small child to crawl through or an animal to get into the playground. There was also a lil tykes play structure that was crack near an opening. The crack could allow a child's finger or clothing to get stuck and cause an injury to the child. (NOTE:Pictures on file)”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “The caregiver did not use good judgement by allowing 2 older children (ages 3-4) to sleep in high chairs as a way to keep them from crawling or walking on the children who are napping.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present

      “There was one caregiver supervising 2 rooms. One room was the infant room and the other room was where 2 children were napping (away from all others)”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “There is no current health inspection. The last one was completed on 7/3/23.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      “There was not enough lighting in any of the classrooms where the children were napping”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024

  7. Jul 12, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Out of all children's records reviewed 2 had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the parent was called for the missing information. )”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test

      “Out of the staff records reviewed, 2 had no verification of a TB test.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “One of the staff files was missing the required affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023

  8. Aug 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Smart Kids Learning Center

Is Smart Kids Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 22, 2011.

When was Smart Kids Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Smart Kids Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Learning Center care for?

38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Smart Kids Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Smart Kids Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Smart Kids Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 351-5522 to ask.

What is Smart Kids Learning Center's phone number?

(956) 351-5522.

Where is Smart Kids Learning Center?

217 S Indiana Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596. The nearest other daycare we list is South TX College Mid Valley Campus Child Development Ctr, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).