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Smauley's Small World

603 Ward St, Daingerfield, TX 75638 · Morris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Smauley's Small World is a licensed child care center in Daingerfield, TX, licensed for up to 94 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 4 of them high-risk. None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 3 centers in Morris County and better than 45% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 45%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#2 of 3 centers in Morris County
4High risk
3Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 14 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 30, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 22, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 20, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 4, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Other standards4
Records & paperwork2
Caregiver conduct2
Staff ratios1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

MediumFeb 21, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases §746.501(a)(28)
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: hearing and vision screening requirements and information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2025
MediumFeb 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Times Slept §746.2431(1)
The daily schedule being shared with the parent does not include the following information: times slept, infant's mood, and summary of activities.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2025
HighNov 5, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training §746.2805(2)
This standard was reviewed as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was observed on video forcefully pushing a child's head onto a nap cot as a method of discipline. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
Correction verified Jan 3, 2025
Medium HighNov 5, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a staff member used their cell phone while supervising children. This staff member is no longer employed by the operation.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024
HighNov 5, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was reviewed as part of an DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver failed to demonstrate self-control when the caregiver forcefully pushed a child's head down on a nap cot which resulted in an injury to the child. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
Correction verified Jan 3, 2025
HighNov 5, 2024Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver physically abused a child while in care. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
Correction verified Jan 3, 2025
HighJul 17, 2024InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
An infant was observed wearing an amber necklace. This was corrected at inspection as staff removed the necklace from the infants neck.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2024
MediumJul 17, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked a health statement.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2024
Medium HighMay 23, 2022InspectionOther standards
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded §746.3701(3)
It was observed that an air condition unit was lacking a barrier preventing children from having access on the school age playground.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2022
Medium HighMay 23, 2022InspectionOther standards
Lofts -Handrails on Stairs and Steps §746.4509(a)(2)
It was observed that two sets of steps leading into the school building were lacking handrails.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity94 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 9, 2018
DirectorBrianna Smauley
Phone9036452200
State operation #1668634

Common questions

Does Smauley's Small World take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Smauley's Small World’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Smauley's Small World accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Smauley's Small World cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Smauley's Small World for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Northeast Texas area, which includes Daingerfield, is $28.00 a day for infants, $27.00 a day for toddlers and $26.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Smauley's Small World had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 5, 2024: “Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Smauley's Small World compare with other daycares in Morris County?

It is #2 of 3 centers in Morris County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 45% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Smauley's Small World last inspected?

Jul 30, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1668634 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.