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Smauley's Small World

603 Ward St, Daingerfield, TX 756383.7· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
94
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$121
year first permitted
2018

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About Smauley's Small World

Smauley's Small World is a licensed child care center in Daingerfield, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 9, 2018, for up to 94 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 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
94 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 capacity94 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Smauley's Small World has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Morris County has a median price of $121 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.
Morris County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$121
Home daycare$111

Toddler

Center$114
Home daycare$106

Preschool

Center$112
Home daycare$105

School age

Center$107
Home daycare$101

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 Smauley's Small World

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
94 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1668634
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.2431(1) - Infant Daily Report - Times Slept

      “The daily schedule being shared with the parent does not include the following information: times slept, infant's mood, and summary of activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases

      “The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: hearing and vision screening requirements and information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025

  4. Jan 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 5, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “This standard was reviewed as part of an DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver failed to demonstrate self-control when the caregiver forcefully pushed a child's head down on a nap cot which resulted in an injury to the child. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a staff member used their cell phone while supervising children. This staff member is no longer employed by the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver physically abused a child while in care. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training

      “This standard was reviewed as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was observed on video forcefully pushing a child's head onto a nap cot as a method of discipline. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025

  7. Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked a health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

      “An infant was observed wearing an amber necklace. This was corrected at inspection as staff removed the necklace from the infants neck.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2024

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Aug 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 23, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

      “It was observed that an air condition unit was lacking a barrier preventing children from having access on the school age playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4509(a)(2) - Lofts -Handrails on Stairs and Steps

      “It was observed that two sets of steps leading into the school building were lacking handrails.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2022

  5. Dec 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 20, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 4, 2021InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Smauley's Small World

Is Smauley's Small World licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 9, 2018.

When was Smauley's Small World last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Smauley's Small World had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Smauley's Small World care for?

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

Does Smauley's Small World accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Smauley's Small World'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 Smauley's Small World cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 645-2200 to ask.

What is Smauley's Small World's phone number?

(903) 645-2200.

Where is Smauley's Small World?

603 Ward St, Daingerfield, TX 75638. The nearest other daycare we list is Lollipop Kid Stop, 0.9 miles away.

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