Evolve and Excel Learning Center
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Smart Start Child Care #2
- licensed capacity
- 87
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Smart Start Child Care #2
Smart Start Child Care #2 is a licensed child care center in Edinburg, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 5, 2024, for up to 87 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 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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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 87 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 87 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smart Start Child Care #2 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Smart Start Child Care #2
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 87 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1798271
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Transportation 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“Training records for two caregivers were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2026
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Four caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for eight children who are transported from school to the childcare center were not in the transportation vehicle. Corrected at Inspection: The information was placed in the transportation folder.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
“1 out of 5 staff files reviewed is missing the following: Employment Affidavit Pre-Employment Affidavit”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2024
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
“A staff member observed caring for a child is missing translation of education.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
- Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“A fire drill was not conducted for the month of August.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
Jul 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Black mold was observed on the ceiling of a storage room located in a pre-school room. A musty odor was present in the room and water was leaking from the ceiling in the storage room. In addition, drain pipes under a children's sink were not connected.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
746.4419 - Toilets, Sinks and Fountains Used Safely and Independently
“Children's restrooms were not equipped with step stools to allow children to use the sinks and toilets safely and independently. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as step stools were provided in each restroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies reviewed was missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); the policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Smart Start Child Care #2
Is Smart Start Child Care #2 licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 5, 2024.
When was Smart Start Child Care #2 last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smart Start Child Care #2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Child Care #2 care for?
87, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Smart Start Child Care #2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Smart Start Child Care #2's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smart Start Child Care #2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 720-4199 to ask.
What is Smart Start Child Care #2's phone number?
(956) 720-4199.
Where is Smart Start Child Care #2?
1506 S Sugar Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539. The nearest other daycare we list is Evolve and Excel Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.