Anita's Angels
402 Laurel St, La Marque, TX
Start Smart Academy #1
- licensed capacity
- 180
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2007
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About
About Start Smart Academy #1
Start Smart Academy #1 is a licensed child care center in La Marque, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 21, 2007, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 180 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K |
| Curriculum | Texas School Ready Program |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (Texas Rising Four Star Certified Program under the Workforce Solutions) |
| Licensed capacity | 180 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Start Smart Academy #1 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Galveston 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 Start Smart Academy #1
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 180 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2007
- License number
- #870794
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 1, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 7 visits
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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See all 9 visits
- May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“In the school age and toddler classroom the paint was chipping on several walls. A photo was taken in each classsroom.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Start Smart Academy #1
Is Start Smart Academy #1 licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 21, 2007.
When was Start Smart Academy #1 last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Start Smart Academy #1 had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 7 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Start Smart Academy #1 care for?
180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Start Smart Academy #1 accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Start Smart Academy #1's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Start Smart Academy #1 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 935-0406 to ask.
What is Start Smart Academy #1's phone number?
(409) 935-0406.
Where is Start Smart Academy #1?
525 Texas Ave, La Marque, TX 77568. The nearest other daycare we list is Smile & Learn Klubhouse, 0.7 miles away.