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Smaller Scholars

Child care center · 1685 &1675 S DAIRY ASHFORD, Houston, TX 77077 · License 854951

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 493. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (160)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation had one caregiver present who was counted in the child caregiver ratio and did not have an eligible background check.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
I observed expired emergency medication in the mediation cabinet. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication to go back home with parents
Yes
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver in room TR1 stated there were 8 children present, but there were 9 children present. The caregiver in room PR8 stated there were 8 children, then stated there were 9 children, but there were 10 children present.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
2 caregiver in charge of children under 24 months old did not have the following trainings: 1. Understanding early childhood brain development. 2. Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
I observed expired emergency medication in the mediation cabinet. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication to go back home with parents.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
It was observed that feeding instructions for two infants were not signed or updated by the parent/guardian within the last 30 days.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The wood borders around the playground were broken, exposing sharp parts of the wood and nails.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In rooms PR 4 and PR 5, I observed major cracks within the walls' interior. In the same rooms around the crack, the paint is starting to chip.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One employee did not have a valid hands on CPR training certificate.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver in room PR6 stated there were 17 children present, however 16 were counted.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
I observed several rooms without trash cans covers.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In rooms PR 4 and PR 5, I observed major cracks within the walls' interior. In the same rooms around the crack, the paint is starting to chip.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver locked a child in the restroom.
4 746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
The caregiver in room PR8 had 4 children napping in another classroom during her shift, but the children were not signed out on the name to face log. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
During the walkthrough on the playground, there was a plywood with a sharp nail sticking out. Along the toddlers playground fence there was a nail sticking up out of the board. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with the plywood being removed and nail being hammerd down into the wood.
Yes
3 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
One infant was observed sleeping in a crib that was not labeled with the child's name
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In rooms PR 4 and PR 5, I observed major cracks within the walls' interior. In the same rooms around the crack, the paint is starting to chip.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Observed ceiling tile hanging down in classroom with children present.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In rooms PR 4 and PR 5, I observed major cracks within the walls' interior. In the same rooms around the crack, the paint is starting to chip.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Observed ceiling tile hanging down in classroom with children present.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In rooms PR 4 and PR 5, I observed major cracks within the walls' interior. In the same rooms around the crack, the paint is starting to chip.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
During the walkthrough on the playground, there was a plywood with a sharp nail sticking out. Along the toddlers playground fence there was a nail sticking up out of the board. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with the plywood being removed and nail being hammerd down into the wood.
Yes
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver in room TR1 stated there were 8 children present, but there were 9 children present. The caregiver in room PR8 stated there were 8 children, then stated there were 9 children, but there were 10 children present.
3 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
One infant was observed sleeping in a crib that was not labeled with the child's name
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
2 caregiver in charge of children under 24 months old did not have the following trainings: 1. Understanding early childhood brain development. 2. Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The wood borders around the playground were broken, exposing sharp parts of the wood and nails.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One employee did not have a valid hands on CPR training certificate.
4 746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
The caregiver in room PR8 had 4 children napping in another classroom during her shift, but the children were not signed out on the name to face log. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation had one caregiver present who was counted in the child caregiver ratio and did not have an eligible background check.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver locked a child in the restroom.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
It was observed that feeding instructions for two infants were not signed or updated by the parent/guardian within the last 30 days.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver in room PR6 stated there were 17 children present, however 16 were counted.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
I observed several rooms without trash cans covers.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
I observed expired emergency medication in the mediation cabinet. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication to go back home with parents
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In rooms PR 4 and PR 5, I observed major cracks within the walls' interior. In the same rooms around the crack, the paint is starting to chip.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
I observed expired emergency medication in the mediation cabinet. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication to go back home with parents.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Observed ceiling tile hanging down in classroom with children present.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
During the walkthrough on the playground, there was a plywood with a sharp nail sticking out. Along the toddlers playground fence there was a nail sticking up out of the board. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with the plywood being removed and nail being hammerd down into the wood.
Yes
3 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
One infant was observed sleeping in a crib that was not labeled with the child's name
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver locked a child in the restroom.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
I observed expired emergency medication in the mediation cabinet. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication to go back home with parents
Yes
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver in room TR1 stated there were 8 children present, but there were 9 children present. The caregiver in room PR8 stated there were 8 children, then stated there were 9 children, but there were 10 children present.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In rooms PR 4 and PR 5, I observed major cracks within the walls' interior. In the same rooms around the crack, the paint is starting to chip.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
It was observed that feeding instructions for two infants were not signed or updated by the parent/guardian within the last 30 days.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
I observed expired emergency medication in the mediation cabinet. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication to go back home with parents.
Yes
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The wood borders around the playground were broken, exposing sharp parts of the wood and nails.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver in room PR6 stated there were 17 children present, however 16 were counted.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation had one caregiver present who was counted in the child caregiver ratio and did not have an eligible background check.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One employee did not have a valid hands on CPR training certificate.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In rooms PR 4 and PR 5, I observed major cracks within the walls' interior. In the same rooms around the crack, the paint is starting to chip.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
I observed several rooms without trash cans covers.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In rooms PR 4 and PR 5, I observed major cracks within the walls' interior. In the same rooms around the crack, the paint is starting to chip.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
2 caregiver in charge of children under 24 months old did not have the following trainings: 1. Understanding early childhood brain development. 2. Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.
4 746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
The caregiver in room PR8 had 4 children napping in another classroom during her shift, but the children were not signed out on the name to face log. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In rooms PR 4 and PR 5, I observed major cracks within the walls' interior. In the same rooms around the crack, the paint is starting to chip.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In rooms PR 4 and PR 5, I observed major cracks within the walls' interior. In the same rooms around the crack, the paint is starting to chip.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver locked a child in the restroom.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver in room TR1 stated there were 8 children present, but there were 9 children present. The caregiver in room PR8 stated there were 8 children, then stated there were 9 children, but there were 10 children present.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The wood borders around the playground were broken, exposing sharp parts of the wood and nails.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver in room PR6 stated there were 17 children present, however 16 were counted.
4 746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
The caregiver in room PR8 had 4 children napping in another classroom during her shift, but the children were not signed out on the name to face log. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
2 caregiver in charge of children under 24 months old did not have the following trainings: 1. Understanding early childhood brain development. 2. Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In rooms PR 4 and PR 5, I observed major cracks within the walls' interior. In the same rooms around the crack, the paint is starting to chip.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
I observed several rooms without trash cans covers.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
I observed expired emergency medication in the mediation cabinet. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication to go back home with parents.
Yes
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
During the walkthrough on the playground, there was a plywood with a sharp nail sticking out. Along the toddlers playground fence there was a nail sticking up out of the board. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with the plywood being removed and nail being hammerd down into the wood.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
It was observed that feeding instructions for two infants were not signed or updated by the parent/guardian within the last 30 days.
3 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
One infant was observed sleeping in a crib that was not labeled with the child's name
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One employee did not have a valid hands on CPR training certificate.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Observed ceiling tile hanging down in classroom with children present.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
I observed expired emergency medication in the mediation cabinet. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication to go back home with parents
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation had one caregiver present who was counted in the child caregiver ratio and did not have an eligible background check.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24.
4 746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
The caregiver in room PR8 had 4 children napping in another classroom during her shift, but the children were not signed out on the name to face log. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Observed ceiling tile hanging down in classroom with children present.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
It was observed that feeding instructions for two infants were not signed or updated by the parent/guardian within the last 30 days.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In rooms PR 4 and PR 5, I observed major cracks within the walls' interior. In the same rooms around the crack, the paint is starting to chip.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
I observed expired emergency medication in the mediation cabinet. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication to go back home with parents.
Yes
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver in room TR1 stated there were 8 children present, but there were 9 children present. The caregiver in room PR8 stated there were 8 children, then stated there were 9 children, but there were 10 children present.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One employee did not have a valid hands on CPR training certificate.
3 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
One infant was observed sleeping in a crib that was not labeled with the child's name
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation had one caregiver present who was counted in the child caregiver ratio and did not have an eligible background check.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
I observed several rooms without trash cans covers.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The wood borders around the playground were broken, exposing sharp parts of the wood and nails.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver in room PR6 stated there were 17 children present, however 16 were counted.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
I observed expired emergency medication in the mediation cabinet. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication to go back home with parents
Yes
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver locked a child in the restroom.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In rooms PR 4 and PR 5, I observed major cracks within the walls' interior. In the same rooms around the crack, the paint is starting to chip.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
During the walkthrough on the playground, there was a plywood with a sharp nail sticking out. Along the toddlers playground fence there was a nail sticking up out of the board. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with the plywood being removed and nail being hammerd down into the wood.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In rooms PR 4 and PR 5, I observed major cracks within the walls' interior. In the same rooms around the crack, the paint is starting to chip.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
2 caregiver in charge of children under 24 months old did not have the following trainings: 1. Understanding early childhood brain development. 2. Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.

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

Inspections (72)

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

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