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Manvel, TX 77578 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Smarty Pants Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 74
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Smarty Pants Learning Academy
Smarty Pants Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Manvel, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 9, 2024, for up to 74 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 74 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| 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 | 74 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smarty Pants Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brazoria County has a median price of $185 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Smarty Pants Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 74 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1784447
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- 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.
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- Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
- Nov 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
“Operation had a swing connected to slide on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024
746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
“Operation had a teeter totter on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
“The composite structure on the playground is not being used per the manufacturer's instructions. The safety label on the equipment states that it's made for residential use only.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024
Jul 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
“Operation had a teeter totter on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
“Operation had a swing connected to slide on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
- Jun 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“During inspection, staff hired on 7/19/2023 did not have a personnel file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Staff hired on 7/19/2023 and 9/6/2023 did not have notarized affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“During inspection, operational policies did not document how child care center will support inclusive care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“During inspection, 1 out of the 2 feeding instructions reviewed was not signed or dated by parent.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023
Show 2 earlier visits
- Sep 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Smarty Pants Learning Academy
Is Smarty Pants Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 9, 2024.
When was Smarty Pants Learning Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smarty Pants Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Smarty Pants Learning Academy care for?
74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Smarty Pants Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Smarty Pants Learning Academy'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 Smarty Pants Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 979-7375 to ask.
What is Smarty Pants Learning Academy's phone number?
(281) 979-7375.
Where is Smarty Pants Learning Academy?
22221 Highway 6, Manvel, TX 77578. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Toonz Academy, 2.2 miles away.