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Academy of Little Scholars

Child care center · 8802 W MONTGOMERY RD, Houston, TX 77088-5930 · License 535288

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 46. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (168)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director s annual training was evaluated from March 2, 2024, to March 2, 2025, and it was found to be missing Emergency preparedness, administering medication, food or an allergic reaction, and Handling and storing training.
4 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Of the four personnel records evaluated, two have not completed a valid CPR training course. The caregivers completed a CPR training course on-line.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
CCR observed stationary equipment positioned less than six feet from the perimeter.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director did not receive training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the March 2021-March 2022 training year. This will be make-up training hours and will not count towards the current training year.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
An infant feeding sheet for the month of October was not available during the inspection.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The loose-fill in the playground consists of less than an inch of mulch.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A caregiver's annual training was evaluated from October 18, 2023, to October 18, 2024, and it was found to be missing emergency preparedness training.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
A caregiver's annual training was evaluated from October 18, 2023, to October 18, 2024, and it was found to be missing child maltreatment training.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There is no documentation showing that health inspection was complete.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies does not include the following information: 1. The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; the duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; type of physical activity children will participate in; each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; recommended clothing and footwear; plan for physical activity when the weather prevents outside activities. 2. Instructions on how parents may contact the local Child Care Regulation Office. 3. Safe sleep policy for infants 12 months old and younger. 4. Staff vaccination policy.
3 746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
The director s annual training was evaluated from March 2, 2024, to March 2, 2025, and it was found to be missing child maltreatment training.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Daily infant reports are not being completed and provided to the parents.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
One caregiver did not receive training in Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the March 2021-March 2022 training year. The caregiver will need to receive make-up training hours that will not count towards the current training year.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director s annual training was evaluated from March 2, 2024, to March 2, 2025, and it was found to be missing the required training for caring for children under 24 months.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two caregivers were lacking training in the following topics: Caregiver A needs training in administering medications, food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. Caregiver B needs training in handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. This will be make-up training hours and will not count towards the current training year.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 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.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
A child's affidavit for exemption for immunization expired on February 28, 2024.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There is no documentation showing that health inspection was complete.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Written feeding instructions were not available for one infant.
3 746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
The director s annual training was evaluated from March 2, 2024, to March 2, 2025, and it was found to be missing child maltreatment training.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director s annual training was evaluated from March 2, 2024, to March 2, 2025, and it was found to be missing the required training for caring for children under 24 months.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The loose-fill in the playground consists of less than an inch of mulch.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 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.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director did not receive training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the March 2021-March 2022 training year. This will be make-up training hours and will not count towards the current training year.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
CCR observed stationary equipment positioned less than six feet from the perimeter.
4 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Of the four personnel records evaluated, two have not completed a valid CPR training course. The caregivers completed a CPR training course on-line.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
One caregiver did not receive training in Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the March 2021-March 2022 training year. The caregiver will need to receive make-up training hours that will not count towards the current training year.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
A caregiver's annual training was evaluated from October 18, 2023, to October 18, 2024, and it was found to be missing child maltreatment training.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There is no documentation showing that health inspection was complete.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies does not include the following information: 1. The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; the duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; type of physical activity children will participate in; each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; recommended clothing and footwear; plan for physical activity when the weather prevents outside activities. 2. Instructions on how parents may contact the local Child Care Regulation Office. 3. Safe sleep policy for infants 12 months old and younger. 4. Staff vaccination policy.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two caregivers were lacking training in the following topics: Caregiver A needs training in administering medications, food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. Caregiver B needs training in handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. This will be make-up training hours and will not count towards the current training year.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
An infant feeding sheet for the month of October was not available during the inspection.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Daily infant reports are not being completed and provided to the parents.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A caregiver's annual training was evaluated from October 18, 2023, to October 18, 2024, and it was found to be missing emergency preparedness training.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director s annual training was evaluated from March 2, 2024, to March 2, 2025, and it was found to be missing Emergency preparedness, administering medication, food or an allergic reaction, and Handling and storing training.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
A child's affidavit for exemption for immunization expired on February 28, 2024.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Written feeding instructions were not available for one infant.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There is no documentation showing that health inspection was complete.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Daily infant reports are not being completed and provided to the parents.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There is no documentation showing that health inspection was complete.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
CCR observed stationary equipment positioned less than six feet from the perimeter.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A caregiver's annual training was evaluated from October 18, 2023, to October 18, 2024, and it was found to be missing emergency preparedness training.
3 746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
The director s annual training was evaluated from March 2, 2024, to March 2, 2025, and it was found to be missing child maltreatment training.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies does not include the following information: 1. The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; the duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; type of physical activity children will participate in; each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; recommended clothing and footwear; plan for physical activity when the weather prevents outside activities. 2. Instructions on how parents may contact the local Child Care Regulation Office. 3. Safe sleep policy for infants 12 months old and younger. 4. Staff vaccination policy.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director s annual training was evaluated from March 2, 2024, to March 2, 2025, and it was found to be missing Emergency preparedness, administering medication, food or an allergic reaction, and Handling and storing training.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The loose-fill in the playground consists of less than an inch of mulch.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Written feeding instructions were not available for one infant.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There is no documentation showing that health inspection was complete.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
A caregiver's annual training was evaluated from October 18, 2023, to October 18, 2024, and it was found to be missing child maltreatment training.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director s annual training was evaluated from March 2, 2024, to March 2, 2025, and it was found to be missing the required training for caring for children under 24 months.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two caregivers were lacking training in the following topics: Caregiver A needs training in administering medications, food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. Caregiver B needs training in handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. This will be make-up training hours and will not count towards the current training year.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 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.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director did not receive training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the March 2021-March 2022 training year. This will be make-up training hours and will not count towards the current training year.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
An infant feeding sheet for the month of October was not available during the inspection.
4 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Of the four personnel records evaluated, two have not completed a valid CPR training course. The caregivers completed a CPR training course on-line.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
One caregiver did not receive training in Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the March 2021-March 2022 training year. The caregiver will need to receive make-up training hours that will not count towards the current training year.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
A child's affidavit for exemption for immunization expired on February 28, 2024.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
An infant feeding sheet for the month of October was not available during the inspection.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Written feeding instructions were not available for one infant.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Daily infant reports are not being completed and provided to the parents.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There is no documentation showing that health inspection was complete.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
A child's affidavit for exemption for immunization expired on February 28, 2024.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There is no documentation showing that health inspection was complete.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A caregiver's annual training was evaluated from October 18, 2023, to October 18, 2024, and it was found to be missing emergency preparedness training.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
One caregiver did not receive training in Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the March 2021-March 2022 training year. The caregiver will need to receive make-up training hours that will not count towards the current training year.
4 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Of the four personnel records evaluated, two have not completed a valid CPR training course. The caregivers completed a CPR training course on-line.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two caregivers were lacking training in the following topics: Caregiver A needs training in administering medications, food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. Caregiver B needs training in handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. This will be make-up training hours and will not count towards the current training year.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director did not receive training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the March 2021-March 2022 training year. This will be make-up training hours and will not count towards the current training year.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The loose-fill in the playground consists of less than an inch of mulch.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
A caregiver's annual training was evaluated from October 18, 2023, to October 18, 2024, and it was found to be missing child maltreatment training.
3 746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
The director s annual training was evaluated from March 2, 2024, to March 2, 2025, and it was found to be missing child maltreatment training.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies does not include the following information: 1. The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; the duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; type of physical activity children will participate in; each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; recommended clothing and footwear; plan for physical activity when the weather prevents outside activities. 2. Instructions on how parents may contact the local Child Care Regulation Office. 3. Safe sleep policy for infants 12 months old and younger. 4. Staff vaccination policy.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director s annual training was evaluated from March 2, 2024, to March 2, 2025, and it was found to be missing the required training for caring for children under 24 months.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director s annual training was evaluated from March 2, 2024, to March 2, 2025, and it was found to be missing Emergency preparedness, administering medication, food or an allergic reaction, and Handling and storing training.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 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.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
CCR observed stationary equipment positioned less than six feet from the perimeter.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director s annual training was evaluated from March 2, 2024, to March 2, 2025, and it was found to be missing the required training for caring for children under 24 months.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The loose-fill in the playground consists of less than an inch of mulch.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Daily infant reports are not being completed and provided to the parents.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Written feeding instructions were not available for one infant.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director s annual training was evaluated from March 2, 2024, to March 2, 2025, and it was found to be missing Emergency preparedness, administering medication, food or an allergic reaction, and Handling and storing training.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There is no documentation showing that health inspection was complete.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director did not receive training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the March 2021-March 2022 training year. This will be make-up training hours and will not count towards the current training year.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two caregivers were lacking training in the following topics: Caregiver A needs training in administering medications, food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. Caregiver B needs training in handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. This will be make-up training hours and will not count towards the current training year.
3 746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
The director s annual training was evaluated from March 2, 2024, to March 2, 2025, and it was found to be missing child maltreatment training.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There is no documentation showing that health inspection was complete.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A caregiver's annual training was evaluated from October 18, 2023, to October 18, 2024, and it was found to be missing emergency preparedness training.
4 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Of the four personnel records evaluated, two have not completed a valid CPR training course. The caregivers completed a CPR training course on-line.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
A caregiver's annual training was evaluated from October 18, 2023, to October 18, 2024, and it was found to be missing child maltreatment training.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
An infant feeding sheet for the month of October was not available during the inspection.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
One caregiver did not receive training in Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the March 2021-March 2022 training year. The caregiver will need to receive make-up training hours that will not count towards the current training year.

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

Inspections (56)

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

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