Smarty Pants Academy
Does Smarty Pants Academy have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 15 child-care citations for Smarty Pants Academy in PORT ARTHUR, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 5 are recorded at the High level and 8 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 5 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
At time of inspection, a three month old was observed sleeping in stroller.
- High
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information provided, there is evidence to support that caregivers have used inappropriate discipline.
- High
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information provided, once made aware. The director did not notify licensing that a staff member may have hit a child while in care.
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- High
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Five records were reviewed. One child is missing medical authorization information on the enrollment form.
- High
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies were under the sink without a child safety lock on the cabinet door. The cleaning supplies was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were stored in a place inaccessible to children. (no children in care).
- Medium High
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
At the time of inspection, Director's timesheet for April only showed attendance for 4/7/2026.
- Medium High
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Bottles were not labeled in the infant room yet placed with the child's crib. Bottles need to be labeled or have an assigned chart. This was corrected at inspection; bottles were labeled.
- Medium High
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual inspection has not been completed due to changes in staffing at Health Department (inspector called Health Department during inspection). Head of Health Department stated coming within the hour.
- Medium High
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child does not have the doctor signature for administering an Epi-Pen.
- Medium High
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The infants hands are washed with wipes and not soap and water.
- Medium High
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing mat had a cloth cover. This was corrected at application inspection when the cover was taken off. (no children in care)
- Medium High
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A tree stump is in the outdoor play area. This is a tripping hazard for the children and caregivers which can cause injury. The stump needs to be removed. The hole where the stump was will need to be filled to prevent further injury. (no children in care).
- Medium High
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The gates to the outside play area need locks. This will prevent children from opening the gate during outdoor time and possibly running into the streets. Keys to the locks must be accessible to caregivers at all times during outdoor time. (no children in care)
- Medium
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The infants do not have infant feeding instructions. There is a chart of how many ounces each age group (infant) should have, but not individual signed by the parent.
- Medium Low
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.