Smaller Scholars
1685 &1675 S Dairy Ashford, Houston, TX 77077
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
4 critical, 52 serious findings across 48 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 2, 2023.
40 inspections · 8 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 17, 2026
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Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Accredited,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care
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4 critical, 52 serious findings across 48 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 2, 2023.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
10 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.2409(a)(10) (4 visits); 746.3407(9) (16 visits); 746.3809 (8 visits); 746.2421(b) (4 visits); 746.3407 (4 visits); 746.5101(b) (4 visits); 746.1315(b)(1) (4 visits); 746.3407(8) (4 visits); 745.641 (4 visits); 746.3701(5) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Jun 10, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
80 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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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
State verification published Jun 10, 2026.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Aug 6, 2026 to Aug 6, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 6, 2026 inspection
- Aug 6, 2026 inspection
- Aug 6, 2026 inspection
- Aug 6, 2026 inspection
- May 5, 2026Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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
Correction verified Jun 10, 2026. Standard 746.2409(a)(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Observed ceiling tile hanging down in classroom with children present.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2026. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2026. Standard 746.2421(b).
- May 5, 2026Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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
Correction verified Jun 10, 2026. Standard 746.2409(a)(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Observed ceiling tile hanging down in classroom with children present.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2026. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2026. Standard 746.2421(b).
- May 5, 2026Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Observed ceiling tile hanging down in classroom with children present.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2026. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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
Correction verified Jun 10, 2026. Standard 746.2409(a)(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2026. Standard 746.2421(b).
- May 5, 2026Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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
Correction verified Jun 10, 2026. Standard 746.2409(a)(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2026. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Observed ceiling tile hanging down in classroom with children present.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2026. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3809.
- Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo findings
- Mar 6, 2026Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2026. Standard 746.3407(9).
- Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo findings
- Mar 6, 2026Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2026. Standard 746.3407(9).
- Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo findings
- Mar 6, 2026Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2026. Standard 746.3407(9).
- Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo findings
- Mar 6, 2026Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2026. Standard 746.3407(9).
- 2025
- Dec 5, 2025Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2026. Standard 746.3407(9).
- Dec 5, 2025Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2026. Standard 746.3407(9).
- Dec 5, 2025Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2026. Standard 746.3407(9).
- Dec 5, 2025Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2026. Standard 746.3407(9).
- May 20, 2025 to May 20, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 20, 2025 inspection
- May 20, 2025 inspection
- May 20, 2025 inspection
- May 20, 2025 inspection
- May 13, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The wood borders around the playground were broken, exposing sharp parts of the wood and nails.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2025. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2025. Standard 746.3407(9).
- May 13, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The wood borders around the playground were broken, exposing sharp parts of the wood and nails.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2025. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2025. Standard 746.5101(b).
- May 13, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2025. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2025. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The wood borders around the playground were broken, exposing sharp parts of the wood and nails.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- May 13, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The wood borders around the playground were broken, exposing sharp parts of the wood and nails.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2025. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2025. Standard 746.3407(9).
- Mar 11, 2025 to Mar 11, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Mar 11, 2025 inspection
- Mar 11, 2025 inspection
- Mar 11, 2025 inspection
- Mar 11, 2025 inspection
- 2024
- May 31, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One employee did not have a valid hands on CPR training certificate.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
I observed several rooms without trash cans covers.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2024. Standard 746.3407(8).
- May 31, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
I observed several rooms without trash cans covers.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2024. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One employee did not have a valid hands on CPR training certificate.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- May 31, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One employee did not have a valid hands on CPR training certificate.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
I observed several rooms without trash cans covers.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2024. Standard 746.3407(8).
- May 31, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
I observed several rooms without trash cans covers.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2024. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One employee did not have a valid hands on CPR training certificate.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- Jan 30, 2024 to Jan 30, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jan 30, 2024 inspection
- Jan 30, 2024 inspection
- Jan 30, 2024 inspection
- Jan 30, 2024 inspection
- 2023
- Nov 7, 2023 to Nov 7, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Nov 7, 2023 inspection
- Nov 7, 2023 inspection
- Nov 7, 2023 inspection
- Nov 7, 2023 inspection
- Nov 2, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
- Nov 2, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
- Nov 2, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
- Nov 2, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
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- Aug 21, 2023 to Aug 21, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 21, 2023 inspection
- Aug 21, 2023 inspection
- Aug 21, 2023 inspection
- Aug 21, 2023 inspection
- Aug 18, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(7).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Aug 18, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(7).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Aug 18, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(7).
- Aug 18, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(7).
- Jun 8, 2023 to Jun 8, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 8, 2023 inspection
- Jun 8, 2023 inspection
- Jun 8, 2023 inspection
- Jun 8, 2023 inspection
- 2022
- Oct 27, 2022 to Oct 27, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Oct 27, 2022 inspection
- Oct 27, 2022 inspection
- Oct 27, 2022 inspection
- Oct 27, 2022 inspection
- Oct 13, 2022Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver in room PR6 stated there were 17 children present, however 16 were counted.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- Oct 13, 2022Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver in room PR6 stated there were 17 children present, however 16 were counted.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- Oct 13, 2022Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver in room PR6 stated there were 17 children present, however 16 were counted.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- Oct 13, 2022Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver in room PR6 stated there were 17 children present, however 16 were counted.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- Jun 29, 2022 to Oct 4, 20224 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Oct 4, 2022 self-reported incident
- Oct 4, 2022 self-reported incident
- Oct 4, 2022 self-reported incident
- Oct 4, 2022 self-reported incident
- Jun 29, 2022 inspection
- Jun 29, 2022 inspection
- Jun 29, 2022 inspection
- Jun 29, 2022 inspection
- Jun 14, 2022Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.631(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2022. Standard 746.1309(d).
- Jun 14, 2022Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.631(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2022. Standard 746.1309(d).
- Jun 14, 2022Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2022. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.631(b).
- Jun 14, 2022Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2022. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.631(b).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Nov 14, 2005
- Capacity
- 238 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Harris
- Website
- www.smallerscholarshouston.com
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Same 36-month summary window. Different operating histories and coverage limit comparisons.
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| Smaller Scholars this page | Infant–School | 238 | 7a–6p | 4 crit·52 ser |
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| After 3 After School Programs | Pre-K–School | 150 | 2:45p–6:30p | 4 ser |
| Alianza Eco International School Pca 3 LLC | Infant–School | 116 | 7a–6p | 4 crit·8 ser |
| America's Choice Children Center | Infant–School | 152 | 6a–6:30p | 12 crit·84 ser |
| Ashford Child Enrichment Center | Infant–Pre-K | 118 | 7a–5:30p | 4 crit·28 ser·4 min |
| Brimhurst KinderCare | Infant–School | 150 | 6a–6:30p | 20 crit·28 ser·4 min |
- Smaller Scholarsthis pageInfant–School · 238 licensed capacity4 crit·52 ser
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- Pre-K–School · 150 licensed capacity4 ser
- Infant–School · 116 licensed capacity4 crit·8 ser
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- Infant–Pre-K · 118 licensed capacity4 crit·28 ser·4 min
- Infant–School · 150 licensed capacity20 crit·28 ser·4 min
Your tour, better prepared
- What will we pay in the first month, and what is refundable? Confirm how the deposit is credited.
- Is a place available for our age group and start date? Can you confirm that in writing?
- Who would be our child’s regular teacher, and how are absences covered? What are the current classroom ratios?
- What changed after the finding about “Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant”? Can you show the correction evidence and how the procedure is checked today?
- The same standard appears on more than one visit. What has changed to prevent recurrence?
- How do you handle allergies, medication, accessibility, and additional support needs?
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Contact & location
1685 &1675 S Dairy Ashford, Houston, TX 77077
State-sourced · checked Sep 17, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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