Scribbles and Giggles Institute
2305 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX
4.6· 84 reviews
Smart Start Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 32
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Smart Start Learning Center
Smart Start Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Edinburg, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 8, 2024, for up to 32 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 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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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 32 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| 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 | 32 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smart Start 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.
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 Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 32 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1792181
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jul 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“A monthly fire drill was not conducted for the month of June 2026.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
- Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 13, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
“There was no current activity plan for the school age and toddler group.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“There were no feeding instructions for two infants.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The outdoor area was reduced without notifying Child Care Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“There was a bucket of water in the kitchen which became accessible when a child ran into the kitchen. The door leading to the kitchen did not lock.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An employee was present at the childcare operation without an eligible background check letter. The employee previously had a provisional background check but was inactivated for failing to follow through the process.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
- Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“A gap has developed beneath the wooden fence due to the neighbor's dog digging, which could pose a safety concern for children engaged in outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The fire practice documentation indicated fire drills have not been conducted in a monthly basis. The last fire drill conducted was in October 2024. The sheltering/severe weather and lock down drills were not conducted four times in 2024. The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in December 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025
- Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Feb 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Sanitation inspection not available at application inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“Fence in operation measures less than the four feet of required outdoor fencing.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Fire inspection not available at application inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Smart Start Learning Center
Is Smart Start Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 8, 2024.
When was Smart Start Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smart Start Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Learning Center care for?
32, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Smart Start Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Smart Start Learning Center'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 Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 588-5064 to ask.
What is Smart Start Learning Center's phone number?
(956) 588-5064.
Where is Smart Start Learning Center?
913 W Monte Cristo Rd, Edinburg, TX 78541. The nearest other daycare we list is Gingerbread House Montessori, 0.1 miles away.