Smart Start Child Care
Licensed child-care center in San Antonio, TX 78210 · Texas operation #861256
Record summary
1 high-risk · 4 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (4 citations in all, from 4 inspections, 2 investigations and 1 assessment); last inspection Mar 18, 2026.
1 of 4 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 1514 S Gevers St, San Antonio, TX 78210
- Phone
- (210) 534-4646
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:15 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 35 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jan 22, 2007
- Director
- Monica Torres
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Mar 18, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 11, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 17, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 3, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Caregivers may not do janitorial work that takes their attention away from the children.
State rule 746.1203(3)(C) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Janitorial duties"
Inspector's note: During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver mops the floor of the classroom while infants are in their highchairs.
Corrected Mar 2, 2026, verified by the state Mar 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 19, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Apr 3, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a fire extinguisher.
State rule 746.5617(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher"
Inspector's note: The fire extinguisher in the car was not secured in the passenger compartment. Note: This was corrected with the director secured the fire extinguisher with a plastic safety strap in the passenger compartment.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.
State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"
Inspector's note: Three out of four staff members did not have the required training topics in the following: Emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Corrected Apr 18, 2025, verified by the state Apr 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 30, 2024: Assessment
1 citation.
Low risk Director Certificate Not Renewed
State rule 746.1057 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Certificate Not Renewed"
Inspector's note: Updated director credentials were not provided timely.
Corrected Jan 30, 2025, verified by the state Jan 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 2 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Smart Start Child Care on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #861256.
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