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Smart Start Daycare

905 College Dr, Miles, TX 76861
licensed capacity
67
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2022

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About Smart Start Daycare

Smart Start Daycare is a licensed child care center in Miles, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 20, 2022, for up to 67 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
67 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity67 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Smart Start Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Runnels County has a median price of $124 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.
Runnels County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$113

Toddler

Center$117
Home daycare$108

Preschool

Center$114
Home daycare$107

School age

Center$108
Home daycare$102

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 Start Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
67 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1747969
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Safe sleep 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 13 visits
  1. Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 1, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “During the investigation interviews conducted with caregivers and children, there was enough evidence to determine that screen time is being used during prohibited times such as mealtimes and rest times.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026

  4. Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “A child in care with a diagnosed food allergy had a food allergy plan that was not signed by a health care professional.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Cleaning supplies were stored under the sink in the kitchen where children could have accessed the area. Also a can of lysol was out in the toddler room in reach of children. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were moved to a secure location and the lysol was moved out of reach of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2023

  9. Dec 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “An opening in the bottom perimeter of the playground fence was observed to be an entanglement or strangulation hazard to children in care. Children's bedding was observed to be stored stacked on top of one another creating a cross contamination situation. This was corrected at inspection when all bedding was placed in sperate plastic bags preventing the spread of germs.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “A 3 year old child was observed in a high chair, unbuckled and who exceeded the weight limit according to manufactuer instructions. This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the highchair.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2022

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Oct 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      “Upon arrival at naptime, I was unable to see the children napping in the main room because it was too dark. This was corrected when additional lighting was turned on during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jul 8, 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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Questions about Smart Start Daycare

Is Smart Start Daycare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 20, 2022.

When was Smart Start Daycare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Smart Start Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Daycare care for?

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

Does Smart Start Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Smart Start Daycare'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 Start Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 468-0223 to ask.

What is Smart Start Daycare's phone number?

(325) 468-0223.

Where is Smart Start Daycare?

905 College Dr, Miles, TX 76861. The nearest other daycare we list is Kathryn Suzanne House, 10.1 miles away.

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