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Terrell, TX 75160 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Smart Start Center
- licensed capacity
- 113
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2004
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About
About Smart Start Center
Smart Start Center is a licensed child care center in Terrell, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 19, 2004, for up to 113 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 113 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 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 | 113 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smart Start Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kaufman County has a median price of $191 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for Smart Start Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 113 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2004
- License number
- #842720
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 15 visits
- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 27, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.601(b) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Parents
“A parent was not allowed access to their child's application.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“A parent was not provided with the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
Mar 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on interviews and observations, it was determined that a caregiver threatened a child.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026
Mar 18, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“The operation did not ensure that the electric outlet was covered. One outlet did not have a cover.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current immunization record on file for review, a doctor's note indicating a deviation in the vaccination schedules, or a signed/notarized immunizations exemption affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“At the time of inspection two children did not have the required health statements on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Two caregivers employed at the operation did not have a signed and notarized affidavit on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The center director not have all required training hours on file for the previous full year. Only 7 hours could be accounted for. One caregiver also did not have all the required training hours for the previous full year. 13 hours could be accounted for.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
May 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“At the time of inspection the last documented fire drill was on 3/22/24. There was no documentation for a fire drill conducted in April.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Three children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
- Feb 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 21, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Three caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2023
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“Director had 12 of the 30 required hours.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2023
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“8 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2023
Show 5 earlier visits
- Apr 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver was providing care without an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher was removed from the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
Jul 22, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“The operation did not report a communicable disease within 48 hours of being notified.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
- Feb 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Smart Start Center
Is Smart Start Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 19, 2004.
When was Smart Start Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smart Start Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Start Center care for?
113, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Smart Start Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Smart Start Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smart Start Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 524-0071 to ask.
What is Smart Start Center's phone number?
(972) 524-0071.
Where is Smart Start Center?
100 F M 429 N, Terrell, TX 75160.