FORENSIC PROVIDER RECORD

Smart Start Center

ADDRESS100 F M 429 N TERRELL TX 75160
LOCATIONTERRELL · KAUFMAN · TX
LICENSE STATUSactive
LICENSE NO.258218 (active)
OPERATORLinda Hernandez

Repeat pattern: the same regulatory standard was cited more than once within a 60-month window.

Regulatory record

Compiled from the originating licensing authority. Each item links to its source. Severity marked “(inferred)” was derived from the citation, not assigned by the authority.

  1. 2026-04-30 · VIOLATIONSerious

    The operation did not ensure that the electric outlet was covered. One outlet did not have a cover.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  2. 2026-04-30 · VIOLATIONModerate

    A parent was not provided with the operational policies.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  3. 2026-04-30 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  4. 2026-04-30 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  5. 2026-04-29 · VIOLATIONModerate

    A parent was not allowed access to their child's application.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  6. 2026-04-02 · VIOLATIONCritical

    Based on interviews and observations, it was determined that a caregiver threatened a child.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  7. 2026-04-02 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  8. 2025-05-14 · VIOLATIONModerate

    The center director not have all required training hours on file for the previous full year. Only 7 hours could be accounted for. One caregiver also did not have all the required training hours for the previous full year. 13 hours could be accounted for.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  9. 2025-05-14 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  10. 2025-05-02 · VIOLATIONModerate

    Two caregivers employed at the operation did not have a signed and notarized affidavit on file for review.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  11. 2025-04-29 · VIOLATIONModerate

    At the time of inspection two children did not have the required health statements on file for review.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  12. 2025-04-29 · VIOLATIONModerate

    At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current immunization record on file for review, a doctor's note indicating a deviation in the vaccination schedules, or a signed/notarized immunizations exemption affidavit.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  13. 2024-05-28 · VIOLATIONModerate

    At the time of inspection the last documented fire drill was on 3/22/24. There was no documentation for a fire drill conducted in April.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  14. 2024-05-28 · VIOLATIONModerate

    Three children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review at the time of inspection.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  15. 2024-05-28 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  16. 2023-09-13 · VIOLATIONModerate

    Director had 12 of the 30 required hours.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  17. 2023-09-13 · VIOLATIONModerate

    8 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  18. 2023-09-13 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  19. 2023-07-12 · VIOLATIONSerious

    Three caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  20. 2022-08-22 · VIOLATIONSerious

    The operation did not report a communicable disease within 48 hours of being notified.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  21. 2022-08-22 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  22. 2022-07-26 · VIOLATIONCritical

    One caregiver was providing care without an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher was removed from the operation.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  23. 2022-07-26 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR

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