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Smarty Pants Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 63
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $122
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Smarty Pants Preschool
Smarty Pants Preschool is a licensed child care center in Bowie, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 25, 2021, for up to 63 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 63 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 63 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smarty Pants Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Montague County has a median price of $122 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$130
Home daycare$117
Toddler
Center$122
Home daycare$112
Preschool
Center$119
Home daycare$110
School age
Center$112
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for Smarty Pants Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 63 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1717059
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- 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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- Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“There were 2 children's records that did not have an emergency contact of someone other than the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025
- Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“While checking records, a few children's records were found to be missing emergency contacts with address and phone numbers.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Smarty Pants Preschool
Is Smarty Pants Preschool licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 25, 2021.
When was Smarty Pants Preschool last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smarty Pants Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 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 Smarty Pants Preschool care for?
63, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Smarty Pants Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Smarty Pants Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smarty Pants Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 872-5559 to ask.
What is Smarty Pants Preschool's phone number?
(940) 872-5559.
Where is Smarty Pants Preschool?
422 E Pecan St, Bowie, TX 76230. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Hearts Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.