Smile & Learn Klubhouse LLC
Smile & Learn Klubhouse LLC is a licensed child care center in Galveston, TX, licensed for up to 53 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 19 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 19). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 15 centers in Galveston and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.
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During the walk through of the operation the Annual Fire inspection appeared to be expired.
During the record keeping check the director appeared to no have an updated CPR/Fiirst aid card.
During the walkthrough of the outside area the use zone for the slide is less than 6 feet.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
The director does not have current transportation training.
A fire drill has not been conducted since May of 2024.
The affidavit in one file has not been notarized.
The ceiling tile above the sink in the pre-k room is missing. Paint is also peeling off of the wall. School age room has paint peeling.
The director's credential expired on 7/26/2024.
One caregiver was caring for 7 toddlers, 1 infant, and 4 three year, 1 four year old and 1 five year old, for a total of 13 children. The oldest child was more than 18 months older than the youngest infant.
Follow Up: In the indoor play area also had chipping paint along the wall.
I reviewed three out of three files were reviewed did not have center policies available.
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the months. A photo was taken of the form.
None of the drills were properly documented on the Emergency Practice form. A photo was taken.
The director and caregivers did not have the annual transportation training. The transportation training was last completed on 02/22/2021.
In the kitchen I observed several rat traps on the floor. A photo was taken. The traps were removed from kitchen as the problem no longer.
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the months. A photo was taken of the form.
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the months. A photo was taken of the form.
The ceiling tiles were missing or stain in the following classroom indoor play, schoolers boy's restroom, infants and the kitchen. In the indoor play area also had chipping paint along the wall.
About this center
Common questions
Does Smile & Learn Klubhouse LLC take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Smile & Learn Klubhouse LLC’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Smile & Learn Klubhouse LLC accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Smile & Learn Klubhouse LLC cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Smile & Learn Klubhouse LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Galveston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Smile & Learn Klubhouse LLC had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 30, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Smile & Learn Klubhouse LLC compare with other daycares in Galveston?
It is #12 of 15 centers in Galveston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Smile & Learn Klubhouse LLC last inspected?
Aug 5, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1647917 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.