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SMCISD Child Development Center

1225 North State Highway 123, San Marcos, TX 786663.7· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
62
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
year first permitted
1991
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About SMCISD Child Development Center

SMCISD Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in San Marcos, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 21, 1991, for up to 62 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 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

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
62 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:15 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 capacity62 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

SMCISD Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hays County has a median price of $202 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.
Hays County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$202
Home daycare$181

Toddler

Center$189
Home daycare$172

Preschool

Center$183
Home daycare$170

School age

Center$173
Home daycare$160

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 SMCISD Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
62 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1991
License number
#404042
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 15, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “It was found that two staff members were frequently present at the operation without an active, eligible background determination.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026

  5. Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age

      “Two non walking infants under the age of 12 months were observed sleeping on nap mats. This was corrected at inspection when the infants were woken from their nap and removed from the nap mat.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 21, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “It was found that a caregiver did not follow an infant's written feeding instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Feb 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Six caregivers were missing required training for hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024

  2. Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 21, 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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FAQ

Questions about SMCISD Child Development Center

Is SMCISD Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 21, 1991.

When was SMCISD Child Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has SMCISD Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 SMCISD Child Development Center care for?

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

Does SMCISD Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are SMCISD Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does SMCISD Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 393-6031 to ask.

What is SMCISD Child Development Center's phone number?

(512) 393-6031.

Where is SMCISD Child Development Center?

1225 North State Highway 123, San Marcos, TX 78666. The nearest other daycare we list is SuperStars Enrichment @ Bonham, under 0.1 miles away.

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