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Smallville Learning Center

509 E Main St, Royse City, TX 75189 · Rockwall County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Smallville Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Royse City, TX, licensed for up to 154 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 10 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (4 of 11). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 27% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 12 centers in Royse City and better than 56% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 56%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#6 of 12 centers in Royse City
5High risk
4Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 21 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 11, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 1, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 22, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision4
Other standards2
Building & playground safety2
Records & paperwork2
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighSep 11, 2026InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care §746.5625(c)
The bus alarm was not in working order.
HighApr 22, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately five minutes.
Correction verified May 22, 2025
Medium HighDec 13, 2024InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
During the walkthrough, a caregiver was playing a game on the ipad device provided by the operation for administrative duties.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Dirty mop water was unattended in the hallway and accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 30, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The Infant Classroom was out of ratio various days.
Correction verified May 30, 2024
HighApr 18, 2024InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
A van purchased in 2023 did not have the required Electronic Safety Alarm.
Correction verified May 24, 2024
Medium HighApr 18, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt §746.4907(b)
The school age playgrouund did not have the required 9 inches of woodchip surfacing.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
HighApr 18, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was unsupervised while in care at the operation for approximately seventeen minutes.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
MediumJul 5, 2023InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans §746.2203(a)
The operation does not have a written activity plans available.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2023
MediumJul 5, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification §746.801(18)
The operation does not have the required records posted.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 5, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The operation does not have a operation policies available.
Correction verified Jul 12, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity154 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 15, 2023
DirectorLisa Maxwell
Phone9726356151
State operation #1779782

Common questions

Does Smallville Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Smallville Learning Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Smallville Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Smallville Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 11, 2026: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Smallville Learning Center compare with other daycares in Royse City?

It is #6 of 12 centers in Royse City by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 56% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Smallville Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 11, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1779782 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.