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Miles of Smiles Childcare

Marshall, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

8 state inspections, last 2 years
28 deficiencies on the state’s summary
15 high or medium-high risk
August 20, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued December 1, 2022
Capacity
79 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:30 AM-05:45 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
No
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1743742

Where

1305 S Washington Ave
Marshall, TX 75670

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 3
  • Medium-high 12
  • Medium 10
  • Medium-low 3
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected. Showing the newest 25 of 28.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
June 17, 2026Medium High746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
State’s note: “Bottles are washed and reused in the handwashing sink and juice bottle was observed on the changing table.”
June 17, 2026
June 17, 2026Medium746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
State’s note: “During inspection 6 child records were reviewed and one child needs an updated shot record.”
July 1, 2026
November 18, 2025High746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
State’s note: “During the investigation it was determined that children have been injured when caregivers did not intervene in the activity that caused the injury. Groups of children were also observed, during inspection, to be running through the building, from one class area to another without structure of the caregiver being able to see where the children are or what t…”
December 17, 2025
November 18, 2025Medium High746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
State’s note: “During the investigation it was determined a child was sent home with a wet diaper and had to be brought back in to be changed.”
December 17, 2025
October 22, 2025Medium High746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
State’s note: “A classroom did not have enough light so my eyes did not have to adjust to see inside the room.”
October 22, 2025
October 22, 2025Medium746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
State’s note: “During inspection 2 of four personnel was missing annual training documentation.”
November 5, 2025
October 22, 2025Medium746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
State’s note: “During inspection 4 files were reviewed and all four were missing required information.”
November 5, 2025
October 24, 2024Medium High746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
State’s note: “During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver pushed two fighting students apart and did not use any guidance to the behavior.”
November 21, 2024
June 13, 2023High746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
State’s note: “During inspection a caregiver left a group of children unsupervised for a few moments.”
June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023Medium High746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
State’s note: “During inspection, hand sanitizer, Lysol, and disinfecting wipes were observed in reach of children.”
June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023Medium746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
State’s note: “During inspection a room was being used for care that is not on the permit.”
At the inspection
October 12, 2022Medium High746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
State’s note: “During an inspection broken toys and riding toys were observed on the playground. These toys were removed during the inspection. A broken window was observed on the building that is accessible from the toddler playground.”
October 12, 2022
July 22, 2022Medium746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
State’s note: “Four records were reviewed and all four need a copy of a photo ID. The director needs a copy of current driver's license.”
August 5, 2022
July 22, 2022Medium746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
State’s note: “During inspection it was found that all cubbies or hooks need to be labeled.”
August 5, 2022
July 22, 2022Medium Low746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
State’s note: “Four records were reviewed and #3 and #4 are missing an affidavit of employment.”
August 5, 2022
July 22, 2022Medium High746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
State’s note: “During inspection four records were reviewed: #2, #3, and #4 do not have current CPR/1st aid training.”
August 5, 2022
July 22, 2022Medium Low746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
State’s note: “Four records were reviewed: Staff #2, #3, and #4 do not have completed personnel form such as Employment begin date Date of Birth Employee statement about center and personnel policies Checked that orientation was received and signed by employee and director”
August 5, 2022
July 22, 2022Medium High746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
State’s note: “Four records were reviewed during inspection: #2 Address and phone for doctor; healthcare provider statement #4 needs an updated shot record.”
August 5, 2022
July 22, 2022Medium High746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
State’s note: “Four staff files were reviewed. #2, #3, #4 need 8 hours of preservice training and CPR/1st aid training. All need Abuse/Neglect Training #1 and any other employees who work in the infant room need SIDS/Abusive Head Trauma/Brain Development Training.”
August 5, 2022
May 27, 2022High746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
State’s note: “The Emergency Preparedness Plan is incomplete and lacking information.”
June 27, 2022
May 27, 2022Medium Low746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
State’s note: “Procedures for how parents can participate in activities at the center is not provided in the handbook.”
June 27, 2022
May 27, 2022Medium746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
State’s note: “Individual storage for children is not available.”
June 27, 2022
May 27, 2022Medium High746.5207(a)(1) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Floor Plan
State’s note: “Diagrams showing all the required components of the evacuation plan was not available.”
June 27, 2022
May 27, 2022Medium746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
State’s note: “The Parent Handbook does not have information about required vision and hearing testing.”
June 27, 2022
May 27, 2022Medium High746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
State’s note: “The infant room has a wall that needs border put up to cover up torn walls at the base of the floor where paint can be pulled off and put into an infants mouth. There is also a place under the window area that needs repaired or covered. The entrance to the infant room has carpet that is frayed and needs to be covered. The large room has a wall that …”
June 27, 2022

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Miles of Smiles Childcare?

Texas HHSC's file lists 8 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on August 20, 2026. 3 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Miles of Smiles Childcare have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 28: 3 high-risk, 12 medium-high-risk, 10 medium-risk, 3 medium-low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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