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Smartie Pants Academy Center

Child care center · 18855 W LITTLE YORK RD STE 200, Katy, TX 77449-5778 · License 1674943

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 76. ToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (144)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation A caregiver on the employee list and present did not have the background check submitted. This was corrected at the inspection when the owner submitted it.	Yes
3	—	746.801(21) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Vehicles The documentation and equipment related to transportation were not available for review during the inspection.	—
3	—	745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving Two individuals listed active on the background check were no longer associated with the operaton for more than the 7 days.	—
3	—	746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records The playground maintenance checklist were not available for review.	—
4	—	746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked The fence gate had a padlock, and the fence gate area had a material that was fastened to the other side of the fence gate. The fence gate would not open. This was corrected at the inspection when the director cut off the material after removing the padlock.	Yes
3	—	746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records The personnel's training records were not available at the center for review.	—
3	—	746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the age.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months During the inspection, the annual fire inspection report was not available for review. The current one expired on 06/05/2025.	—
3	—	746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records The personnel training records were not available for review.	—
4	—	746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly Monthly fire extinguisher checks were not performed as required. The fire extinguishers located in the pre-k room and at the front desk were found to be out of service.	—
3	—	746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies One caergiver's file lacked the acknowledgment form to be filled out and signed .	—
4	—	746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired The fence on the playground was leaning. The posts on the bottom were broken.	—
3	—	746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations One child's immunization record was missing page 1 of 3; therefore, the immunization record was incomplete.	—
4	—	746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. One caregiver's file lacked the pediatric and CPR first aid card in file.	—
3	—	746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements One caregiver records did not have the educational requirements on file.	—
3	—	746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records The personnel training records were not available for review.	—
3	—	746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity The operational policies did not include a policy on promotion of physical activity.	—
3	—	746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age The play yards in the pre-k classroom were torn. This was corrected when the play yards were removed from use.	Yes
3	—	746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity The operational policies did not include a policy on promotion of physical activity.	—
3	—	746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records The personnel training records were not available for review.	—
3	—	746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records The personnel's training records were not available at the center for review.	—
3	—	746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies One caergiver's file lacked the acknowledgment form to be filled out and signed .	—
3	—	745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving Two individuals listed active on the background check were no longer associated with the operaton for more than the 7 days.	—
3	—	746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records The playground maintenance checklist were not available for review.	—
4	—	746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. One caregiver's file lacked the pediatric and CPR first aid card in file.	—
4	—	746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked The fence gate had a padlock, and the fence gate area had a material that was fastened to the other side of the fence gate. The fence gate would not open. This was corrected at the inspection when the director cut off the material after removing the padlock.	Yes
4	—	746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly Monthly fire extinguisher checks were not performed as required. The fire extinguishers located in the pre-k room and at the front desk were found to be out of service.	—
3	—	746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements One caregiver records did not have the educational requirements on file.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months During the inspection, the annual fire inspection report was not available for review. The current one expired on 06/05/2025.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation A caregiver on the employee list and present did not have the background check submitted. This was corrected at the inspection when the owner submitted it.	Yes
4	—	746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired The fence on the playground was leaning. The posts on the bottom were broken.	—
3	—	746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the age.	—
3	—	746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records The personnel training records were not available for review.	—
3	—	746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age The play yards in the pre-k classroom were torn. This was corrected when the play yards were removed from use.	Yes
3	—	746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations One child's immunization record was missing page 1 of 3; therefore, the immunization record was incomplete.	—
3	—	746.801(21) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Vehicles The documentation and equipment related to transportation were not available for review during the inspection.	—
4	—	746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired The fence on the playground was leaning. The posts on the bottom were broken.	—
3	—	746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the age.	—
3	—	746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies One caergiver's file lacked the acknowledgment form to be filled out and signed .	—
4	—	746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. One caregiver's file lacked the pediatric and CPR first aid card in file.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation A caregiver on the employee list and present did not have the background check submitted. This was corrected at the inspection when the owner submitted it.	Yes
4	—	746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked The fence gate had a padlock, and the fence gate area had a material that was fastened to the other side of the fence gate. The fence gate would not open. This was corrected at the inspection when the director cut off the material after removing the padlock.	Yes
3	—	746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records The playground maintenance checklist were not available for review.	—
3	—	746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements One caregiver records did not have the educational requirements on file.	—
3	—	746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age The play yards in the pre-k classroom were torn. This was corrected when the play yards were removed from use.	Yes
4	—	746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly Monthly fire extinguisher checks were not performed as required. The fire extinguishers located in the pre-k room and at the front desk were found to be out of service.	—
3	—	746.801(21) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Vehicles The documentation and equipment related to transportation were not available for review during the inspection.	—
3	—	746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations One child's immunization record was missing page 1 of 3; therefore, the immunization record was incomplete.	—
3	—	746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity The operational policies did not include a policy on promotion of physical activity.	—
3	—	746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records The personnel's training records were not available at the center for review.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months During the inspection, the annual fire inspection report was not available for review. The current one expired on 06/05/2025.	—
3	—	746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records The personnel training records were not available for review.	—
3	—	746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records The personnel training records were not available for review.	—
3	—	745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving Two individuals listed active on the background check were no longer associated with the operaton for more than the 7 days.	—
3	—	746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the age.	—
4	—	746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly Monthly fire extinguisher checks were not performed as required. The fire extinguishers located in the pre-k room and at the front desk were found to be out of service.	—
4	—	746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired The fence on the playground was leaning. The posts on the bottom were broken.	—
3	—	746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age The play yards in the pre-k classroom were torn. This was corrected when the play yards were removed from use.	Yes
3	—	746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records The personnel training records were not available for review.	—
3	—	746.801(21) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Vehicles The documentation and equipment related to transportation were not available for review during the inspection.	—
3	—	746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity The operational policies did not include a policy on promotion of physical activity.	—
3	—	746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records The personnel training records were not available for review.	—
3	—	746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records The playground maintenance checklist were not available for review.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months During the inspection, the annual fire inspection report was not available for review. The current one expired on 06/05/2025.	—
4	—	746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. One caregiver's file lacked the pediatric and CPR first aid card in file.	—
4	—	746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked The fence gate had a padlock, and the fence gate area had a material that was fastened to the other side of the fence gate. The fence gate would not open. This was corrected at the inspection when the director cut off the material after removing the padlock.	Yes
3	—	746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements One caregiver records did not have the educational requirements on file.	—
3	—	746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records The personnel's training records were not available at the center for review.	—
3	—	746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations One child's immunization record was missing page 1 of 3; therefore, the immunization record was incomplete.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation A caregiver on the employee list and present did not have the background check submitted. This was corrected at the inspection when the owner submitted it.	Yes
3	—	745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving Two individuals listed active on the background check were no longer associated with the operaton for more than the 7 days.	—
3	—	746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies One caergiver's file lacked the acknowledgment form to be filled out and signed .	—
4	—	746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly Monthly fire extinguisher checks were not performed as required. The fire extinguishers located in the pre-k room and at the front desk were found to be out of service.	—
3	—	746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records The playground maintenance checklist were not available for review.	—
4	—	746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired The fence on the playground was leaning. The posts on the bottom were broken.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation A caregiver on the employee list and present did not have the background check submitted. This was corrected at the inspection when the owner submitted it.	Yes
3	—	746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies One caergiver's file lacked the acknowledgment form to be filled out and signed .	—
3	—	745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving Two individuals listed active on the background check were no longer associated with the operaton for more than the 7 days.	—
3	—	746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age The play yards in the pre-k classroom were torn. This was corrected when the play yards were removed from use.	Yes
3	—	746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations One child's immunization record was missing page 1 of 3; therefore, the immunization record was incomplete.	—
3	—	746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records The personnel training records were not available for review.	—
3	—	746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity The operational policies did not include a policy on promotion of physical activity.	—
3	—	746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records The personnel's training records were not available at the center for review.	—
4	—	746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. One caregiver's file lacked the pediatric and CPR first aid card in file.	—
3	—	746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records The personnel training records were not available for review.	—
3	—	746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements One caregiver records did not have the educational requirements on file.	—
4	—	746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked The fence gate had a padlock, and the fence gate area had a material that was fastened to the other side of the fence gate. The fence gate would not open. This was corrected at the inspection when the director cut off the material after removing the padlock.	Yes
3	—	746.801(21) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Vehicles The documentation and equipment related to transportation were not available for review during the inspection.	—
3	—	746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the age.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months During the inspection, the annual fire inspection report was not available for review. The current one expired on 06/05/2025.	—
3	—	746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records The personnel training records were not available for review.	—
3	—	746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records The personnel training records were not available for review.	—
3	—	746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records The personnel's training records were not available at the center for review.	—
3	—	746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies One caergiver's file lacked the acknowledgment form to be filled out and signed .	—
4	—	746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked The fence gate had a padlock, and the fence gate area had a material that was fastened to the other side of the fence gate. The fence gate would not open. This was corrected at the inspection when the director cut off the material after removing the padlock.	Yes
4	—	746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired The fence on the playground was leaning. The posts on the bottom were broken.	—
4	—	746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly Monthly fire extinguisher checks were not performed as required. The fire extinguishers located in the pre-k room and at the front desk were found to be out of service.	—
3	—	746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age The play yards in the pre-k classroom were torn. This was corrected when the play yards were removed from use.	Yes
4	—	746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. One caregiver's file lacked the pediatric and CPR first aid card in file.	—
3	—	746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements One caregiver records did not have the educational requirements on file.	—

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (72)

72 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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