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Smarty Pants Academy

Port Arthur, TX 77642Operation #1734829

Capacity reported
76
Ages served
4
Programs reported
2
Five-year activities
12

Smarty Pants Academy details

Address
601 9Th Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Phone
(409) 999-6226
Hours
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Fri, Mon, Thu, Tue, Wed
Ages licensed to serve
Infant, Pre-Kindergarten, School, Toddler
Capacity
76
Child care subsidies
Acceptance reported in source
Permit
Full Permit · issued Aug 30, 2022

Ages and programs reported

These fields describe the HHSC record, not current openings or a guarantee that every option is offered at all times.

InfantPre-KindergartenSchoolToddlerMeals ProvidedSnacks Provided

Regulatory activity and compliance context

Texas HHSC presents five years of activity and says online history excludes certain items until due process is complete or waived. Risk levels apply to cited standards; they are not a center ranking.

DateActivityViolation found
May 5, 2026InspectionNo
Apr 29, 2026InspectionYes
Apr 6, 2026InspectionNo
Apr 3, 2026ReportYes
Jun 24, 2025InspectionYes
Jan 22, 2025AssessmentYes
Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo
Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo
Oct 17, 2023InspectionNo
Jul 24, 2023InspectionYes
Feb 3, 2023InspectionNo
Aug 22, 2022InspectionNo

Recent cited standards in the source

Medium High

746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%

Correction verification date: May 5, 2026.

High

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

Correction verification date: May 5, 2026.

High

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

Correction verification date: May 5, 2026.

High

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

Correction verification date: May 5, 2026.

Medium High

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

Source says corrected at inspection.

High

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

Correction verification date: Jun 24, 2025.

Medium Low

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

Correction verification date: Jan 22, 2025.

Medium High

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

Correction verification date: Jul 24, 2023.

Medium

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

Correction verification date: Jul 21, 2022.

Medium High

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

Correction verification date: Jul 20, 2022.

Medium High

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

Correction verification date: Jul 19, 2022.

Medium High

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

Source says corrected at inspection.

Medium High

746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked

Correction verification date: Mar 1, 2022.

Medium High

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Correction verification date: Mar 1, 2022.

High

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

Source says corrected at inspection.

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Questions about Smarty Pants Academy

Is Smarty Pants Academy a licensed child care center?

Texas HHSC listed this operation as an active Licensed Center in the source snapshot dated 2026-09-22. This directory is not the licensing authority; use the official operation link to confirm the current record.

Where can I see inspection information for Smarty Pants Academy?

Use the official Texas HHSC compliance-history link on this page. The state record is authoritative and explains its five-year reporting window and due-process limitations.

Does Smarty Pants Academy accept child care subsidies?

The source record reports that this center accepts child care subsidies. Confirm current participation, openings, copays, and family eligibility through the center and Texas Child Care Services.

What are the hours for Smarty Pants Academy?

The HHSC source record reports 06:00 AM-06:00 PM on Fri, Mon, Thu, Tue, Wed. Hours can change, so call the center before relying on this schedule.

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