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Smartie Pants Academy Center Katy

4 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Apr 24, 2025.

5030 Franz Rd Ste 108, Katy, TX 77493 · (832) 437-4189

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsKaty licensed centers, n=174

Serious findings0 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 4 investigations (28 visits). Most recent serious: Apr 24, 2025.

Critical0 vs median 4

53% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 8

71% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2023Full Permit

Practical6a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 112

Texas HHSC operation #1770181 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

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2025
Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 4, 2025 inspection
- Nov 4, 2025 inspection
- Nov 4, 2025 inspection
- Nov 4, 2025 inspection
Apr 24, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  The CPR training obtained by the director did not meet the criteria. The training was received by online means only.
  Corrected May 9, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
Apr 24, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  The CPR training obtained by the director did not meet the criteria. The training was received by online means only.
  Corrected May 9, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
Apr 24, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  The CPR training obtained by the director did not meet the criteria. The training was received by online means only.
  Corrected May 9, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
Apr 24, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  The CPR training obtained by the director did not meet the criteria. The training was received by online means only.
  Corrected May 9, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
2024
Apr 26, 2024 to Nov 14, 20248 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 14, 2024 inspection
- Nov 14, 2024 inspection
- Nov 14, 2024 inspection
- Nov 14, 2024 inspection
- Apr 26, 2024 inspection
- Apr 26, 2024 inspection
- Apr 26, 2024 inspection
- Apr 26, 2024 inspection
2023
Oct 17, 2023 to Dec 12, 20238 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 12, 2023 inspection
- Dec 12, 2023 inspection
- Dec 12, 2023 inspection
- Dec 12, 2023 inspection
- Dec 8, 2023 complaint investigation
- Dec 8, 2023 complaint investigation
- Dec 8, 2023 complaint investigation
- Dec 8, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 17, 2023 inspection
- Oct 17, 2023 inspection
- Oct 17, 2023 inspection
- Oct 17, 2023 inspection

Show 16 older visits, not counted above

Aug 29, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  One caregiver counted in ratio in the infant classroom has a pending background check.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2023, verified Sep 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Aug 29, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  One caregiver counted in ratio in the infant classroom has a pending background check.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2023, verified Sep 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Aug 29, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  One caregiver counted in ratio in the infant classroom has a pending background check.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2023, verified Sep 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Aug 29, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  One caregiver counted in ratio in the infant classroom has a pending background check.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2023, verified Sep 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  3 out of 7 caregivers did not have proof of education and 2 out of 7 caregivers did not have an Employment Affidavit.
  Corrected Jul 18, 2023, verified Jul 18, 2023. Standard 746.901.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  3 out of 7 caregivers did not have proof of education and 2 out of 7 caregivers did not have an Employment Affidavit.
  Corrected Jul 18, 2023, verified Jul 18, 2023. Standard 746.901.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  3 out of 7 caregivers did not have proof of education and 2 out of 7 caregivers did not have an Employment Affidavit.
  Corrected Jul 18, 2023, verified Jul 18, 2023. Standard 746.901.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  3 out of 7 caregivers did not have proof of education and 2 out of 7 caregivers did not have an Employment Affidavit.
  Corrected Jul 18, 2023, verified Jul 18, 2023. Standard 746.901.
Jun 23, 2023 to Jun 23, 20234 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 23, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jun 23, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jun 23, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jun 23, 2023 complaint investigation
Apr 24, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation did not have a fire inspection.
  Corrected May 19, 2023, verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation did not have a sanitation inspection.
  Corrected May 19, 2023, verified May 17, 2023. Standard 746.3401(a).
Apr 24, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation did not have a fire inspection.
  Corrected May 19, 2023, verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation did not have a sanitation inspection.
  Corrected May 19, 2023, verified May 17, 2023. Standard 746.3401(a).
Apr 24, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation did not have a fire inspection.
  Corrected May 19, 2023, verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation did not have a sanitation inspection.
  Corrected May 19, 2023, verified May 17, 2023. Standard 746.3401(a).
Apr 24, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation did not have a fire inspection.
  Corrected May 19, 2023, verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation did not have a sanitation inspection.
  Corrected May 19, 2023, verified May 17, 2023. Standard 746.3401(a).

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Smartie Pants Academy Center Katy this page	Infant–School	112	6a–5:30p	4 ser
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Smartie Pants Academy Center Katythis page
Infant–School · 112 places4 ser
Alianza Eco International School
Infant–School · 180 places4 crit·16 ser
Blossom Day School
Toddler–School · 27 places8 crit·12 ser
Club Busy Bee -Hutsell
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Club Busy Bee- King
Pre-K–School · 100 places8 crit·36 ser·8 min
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