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Smiles Home Daycare

Katy, TX 77493 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$164
year first permitted
2024

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About Smiles Home Daycare

Smiles Home Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 28, 2024, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 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
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Smiles Home Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Harris County has a median price of $164 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Smiles Home Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1792059
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jan 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers

      “The director stated she had completed the training on 01/16/2026. There was no documentation. The training was due for renewal on 01/18/2026.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal

      “The 2 fire extinguishers mounted in the home were 1A10BC.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2026

  2. Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “Two household members did not have an active backgrond check.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024

  5. Nov 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “There are two household members who did not have the background check submitted.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024

  6. Sep 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.2315(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

      “There was a walker that the director stated a parent brought for the use of the infant. The director stated she did not use it. The walker was removed when the parent came to pick up the infant and given to the parent.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “There were no written feeding instructions for the infant in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2024

  7. Feb 9, 2024InspectionNo 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 Smiles Home Daycare

Is Smiles Home Daycare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 28, 2024.

When was Smiles Home Daycare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Smiles Home Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 7 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 Smiles Home Daycare care for?

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

Does Smiles Home Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Smiles Home Daycare'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 Smiles Home Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (562) 450-4829 to ask.

What is Smiles Home Daycare's phone number?

(562) 450-4829.

Where is Smiles Home Daycare?

Katy, TX 77493. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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