Smarty Pants Academy
PORT ARTHUR, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address601 9TH AVE PORT ARTHUR TX- 77642 3325
CityPORT ARTHUR, TX
CountyJEFFERSON
Phone4099996226
Websitesmartypacademy.com
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity76
SubsidiesY
License dateAugust 30, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High11
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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601 9TH AVE PORT ARTHUR TX- 77642 3325, PORT ARTHUR, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/29/2026
- High4
- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 746.24264/29/2026
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.
Corrected 5/5/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.10114/29/2026
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
At the time of inspection, Director's timesheet for April only showed attendance for 4/7/2026.
Corrected 5/5/2026 - High riskStandard 746.28054/3/2026
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information provided, there is evidence to support that caregivers have used inappropriate discipline.
Corrected 5/5/2026 - High riskStandard 746.3054/3/2026
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.
Corrected 5/5/2026
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.24196/24/2025
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.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 746.6056/24/2025
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Five records were reviewed. One child is missing medical authorization information on the enrollment form.
Corrected 6/27/2025 - Medium-Low riskStandard 746.3031/22/2025
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.
Corrected 1/27/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,381/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON County
- Capacity: 76
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 4
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