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Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy

Child care center · 14455 GRISBY RD, Houston, TX 77079-2338 · License 854889

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 100. ToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (232)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers has not been serviced since August 2023.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed in a classroom with 18 children present who had direct access to children. Another caregivers background check results are still pending and the caregiver was present with direct access to children. The operation has not obtained an eligibility notification from CBCU stating the individuals are eligible to be present. Corrected during Inspection
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Current first aid and CPR training was missing for the director.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Caregiver did not have current First Aide training. Training expired in 2022.
2 746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
Emergency telephone numbers were not posted. Corrected at inspection. Emergency numbers were posted during inspection.
Yes
1 746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
One caregiver was missing a notarized affidavit of employment.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
I observed an expired Epi pen for that is kept at the operation for a child in care with an allergy. The Epi pen expired in 12/2024. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection, it was removed and sent home with parent.
Yes
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
There was a change in director and licensing was not notified within 5 days that director was no longer associated with center. We were informed of the change at inspection.
Yes
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Nap mats were not properly labeled during the inspection.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Operation has not reported their staffing changes for the year 2024 by the due date of 1/15/2025. NOTE: Director provided proof of compliance same day.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Consumer Product Safety Commission form regarding unsafe children's products was last signed on 02/03/2020. Note: This was corrected at inspection when this form filled out by the director.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection avalable for this operation.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Documentation reviewed during the follow up inspection showed the last fire inspection was completed on April 2, 2025.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver did not have a current CPR training certificate, expired 2022. Another caregiver did not have hands-on CPR training.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Documentation reviewed during the follow up inspection showed the last fire inspection was completed on April 2, 2025.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Swings and slides did not have loosefill to proper depth.
4 746.605(5) - Required Admission Information - Parents' Phone Numbers
1 out 6 children records reviewed was missing emergency contact address information.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
The director reported that a child was left outside unsupervised for 6-7 minutes.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Playground checklist has not been completed since June 2024.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization record was missing on file for two out of eight records checked.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
It was observed that two caregivers once completing diaper changing did not wash the children's hands. Corrected during Inspection.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Caregiver left a child unattended on a path leading from playground to the classroom for 9 minutes.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
2 out of 4 files reviewed did not have a health statement available for licensing to review.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation did not have a current gas inspection report for licensing to review. The last inspection was completed 2/9/24.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Health statement was missing on file for four out of eight records checked.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Doctor's information was missing on file for three out of eight records checked.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product certification was last certified on 2/2/24.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
A caregiver placed a child alone in a dark restroom for approximately six minutes as a form of prohibited punishment.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Health statement was missing on file for four out of eight records checked.
1 746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
One caregiver was missing a notarized affidavit of employment.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation did not have a current gas inspection report for licensing to review. The last inspection was completed 2/9/24.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Doctor's information was missing on file for three out of eight records checked.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed in a classroom with 18 children present who had direct access to children. Another caregivers background check results are still pending and the caregiver was present with direct access to children. The operation has not obtained an eligibility notification from CBCU stating the individuals are eligible to be present. Corrected during Inspection
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
It was observed that two caregivers once completing diaper changing did not wash the children's hands. Corrected during Inspection.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization record was missing on file for two out of eight records checked.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
A caregiver placed a child alone in a dark restroom for approximately six minutes as a form of prohibited punishment.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Current first aid and CPR training was missing for the director.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection avalable for this operation.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Documentation reviewed during the follow up inspection showed the last fire inspection was completed on April 2, 2025.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
The director reported that a child was left outside unsupervised for 6-7 minutes.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Swings and slides did not have loosefill to proper depth.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver did not have a current CPR training certificate, expired 2022. Another caregiver did not have hands-on CPR training.
4 746.605(5) - Required Admission Information - Parents' Phone Numbers
1 out 6 children records reviewed was missing emergency contact address information.
2 746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
Emergency telephone numbers were not posted. Corrected at inspection. Emergency numbers were posted during inspection.
Yes
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Playground checklist has not been completed since June 2024.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
I observed an expired Epi pen for that is kept at the operation for a child in care with an allergy. The Epi pen expired in 12/2024. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection, it was removed and sent home with parent.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Caregiver left a child unattended on a path leading from playground to the classroom for 9 minutes.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Nap mats were not properly labeled during the inspection.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers has not been serviced since August 2023.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Documentation reviewed during the follow up inspection showed the last fire inspection was completed on April 2, 2025.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product certification was last certified on 2/2/24.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Consumer Product Safety Commission form regarding unsafe children's products was last signed on 02/03/2020. Note: This was corrected at inspection when this form filled out by the director.
Yes
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
2 out of 4 files reviewed did not have a health statement available for licensing to review.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Operation has not reported their staffing changes for the year 2024 by the due date of 1/15/2025. NOTE: Director provided proof of compliance same day.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
There was a change in director and licensing was not notified within 5 days that director was no longer associated with center. We were informed of the change at inspection.
Yes
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Caregiver did not have current First Aide training. Training expired in 2022.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers has not been serviced since August 2023.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Swings and slides did not have loosefill to proper depth.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
There was a change in director and licensing was not notified within 5 days that director was no longer associated with center. We were informed of the change at inspection.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product certification was last certified on 2/2/24.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
2 out of 4 files reviewed did not have a health statement available for licensing to review.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
I observed an expired Epi pen for that is kept at the operation for a child in care with an allergy. The Epi pen expired in 12/2024. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection, it was removed and sent home with parent.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
It was observed that two caregivers once completing diaper changing did not wash the children's hands. Corrected during Inspection.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection avalable for this operation.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Playground checklist has not been completed since June 2024.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Nap mats were not properly labeled during the inspection.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Consumer Product Safety Commission form regarding unsafe children's products was last signed on 02/03/2020. Note: This was corrected at inspection when this form filled out by the director.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Caregiver left a child unattended on a path leading from playground to the classroom for 9 minutes.
1 746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
One caregiver was missing a notarized affidavit of employment.
4 746.605(5) - Required Admission Information - Parents' Phone Numbers
1 out 6 children records reviewed was missing emergency contact address information.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Doctor's information was missing on file for three out of eight records checked.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Current first aid and CPR training was missing for the director.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
The director reported that a child was left outside unsupervised for 6-7 minutes.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Documentation reviewed during the follow up inspection showed the last fire inspection was completed on April 2, 2025.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver did not have a current CPR training certificate, expired 2022. Another caregiver did not have hands-on CPR training.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Health statement was missing on file for four out of eight records checked.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Documentation reviewed during the follow up inspection showed the last fire inspection was completed on April 2, 2025.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed in a classroom with 18 children present who had direct access to children. Another caregivers background check results are still pending and the caregiver was present with direct access to children. The operation has not obtained an eligibility notification from CBCU stating the individuals are eligible to be present. Corrected during Inspection
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization record was missing on file for two out of eight records checked.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Operation has not reported their staffing changes for the year 2024 by the due date of 1/15/2025. NOTE: Director provided proof of compliance same day.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
A caregiver placed a child alone in a dark restroom for approximately six minutes as a form of prohibited punishment.
2 746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
Emergency telephone numbers were not posted. Corrected at inspection. Emergency numbers were posted during inspection.
Yes
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Caregiver did not have current First Aide training. Training expired in 2022.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation did not have a current gas inspection report for licensing to review. The last inspection was completed 2/9/24.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Caregiver left a child unattended on a path leading from playground to the classroom for 9 minutes.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed in a classroom with 18 children present who had direct access to children. Another caregivers background check results are still pending and the caregiver was present with direct access to children. The operation has not obtained an eligibility notification from CBCU stating the individuals are eligible to be present. Corrected during Inspection
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Operation has not reported their staffing changes for the year 2024 by the due date of 1/15/2025. NOTE: Director provided proof of compliance same day.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product certification was last certified on 2/2/24.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Caregiver did not have current First Aide training. Training expired in 2022.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection avalable for this operation.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation did not have a current gas inspection report for licensing to review. The last inspection was completed 2/9/24.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Swings and slides did not have loosefill to proper depth.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers has not been serviced since August 2023.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Playground checklist has not been completed since June 2024.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver did not have a current CPR training certificate, expired 2022. Another caregiver did not have hands-on CPR training.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Current first aid and CPR training was missing for the director.

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

Inspections (112)

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

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