Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy

Inspection history

A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.

Below is every visit in the state's files from July 13, 2022 to June 17, 2026, newest first: 19 visits and 28 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.

1. June 17, 2026 · Assessment · 1 citation

   • 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 1, 2026 · Correction verified: July 10, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Documentation reviewed during the follow up inspection showed the last fire inspection was completed on April 2, 2025.

2. April 23, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation

   • 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 2, 2026 · Correction verified: June 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Documentation reviewed during the follow up inspection showed the last fire inspection was completed on April 2, 2025.

3. March 24, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation

   • 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 7, 2026 · Correction verified: April 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The operation did not have a current gas inspection report for licensing to review. The last inspection was completed 2/9/24.

4. March 20, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation

   • 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2026 · Correction verified: April 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     A caregiver placed a child alone in a dark restroom for approximately six minutes as a form of prohibited punishment.

5. April 15, 2025 · Inspection · 6 citations

   • 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2025 · Correction verified: April 28, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Nap mats were not properly labeled during the inspection.

   • 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2025 · Correction verified: April 28, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Playground checklist has not been completed since June 2024.

   • 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2025 · Correction verified: April 28, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     2 out of 4 files reviewed did not have a health statement available for licensing to review.

   • 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2025 · Correction verified: April 28, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The children's product certification was last certified on 2/2/24.

   • 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2025 · Correction verified: April 30, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Fire extinguishers has not been serviced since August 2023.

   • 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

     Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

6. January 30, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

7. January 28, 2025 · Assessment · 1 citation

   • 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

     Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 30, 2025 · Correction verified: January 28, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

8. December 20, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

9. December 17, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation

   • 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

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 15, 2025 · Correction verified: January 30, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Caregiver left a child unattended on a path leading from playground to the classroom for 9 minutes.

10. May 13, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

11. May 3, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

12. May 1, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation

    • 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

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 3, 2024 · Correction verified: May 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The director reported that a child was left outside unsupervised for 6-7 minutes.

13. April 24, 2024 · Inspection · 6 citations

    • 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2024 · Correction verified: June 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Swings and slides did not have loosefill to proper depth.

    • 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 15, 2024 · Correction verified: May 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      One caregiver did not have a current CPR training certificate, expired 2022. Another caregiver did not have hands-on CPR training.

    • 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 15, 2024 · Correction verified: May 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

    • 746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers

      Risk level: Medium Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Emergency telephone numbers were not posted. Corrected at inspection. Emergency numbers were posted during inspection.

    • 746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit

      Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2024 · Correction verified: June 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      One caregiver was missing a notarized affidavit of employment.

14. January 18, 2024 · Assessment · 1 citation

    • 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 19, 2024 · Correction verified: January 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

15. October 16, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

16. June 20, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.605(5) - Required Admission Information - Parents' Phone Numbers

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2023 · Correction verified: June 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      1 out 6 children records reviewed was missing emergency contact address information.

17. November 7, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was observed that two caregivers once completing diaper changing did not wash the children's hands. Corrected during Inspection.

    • 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2022 · Correction verified: December 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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

18. October 25, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

19. July 13, 2022 · Inspection · 5 citations

    • 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 22, 2022 · Correction verified: July 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Immunization record was missing on file for two out of eight records checked.

    • 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 22, 2022 · Correction verified: July 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Doctor's information was missing on file for three out of eight records checked.

    • 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 22, 2022 · Correction verified: July 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Health statement was missing on file for four out of eight records checked.

    • 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 15, 2022 · Correction verified: July 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was no current fire inspection avalable for this operation.

    • 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 27, 2022 · Correction verified: July 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Current first aid and CPR training was missing for the director.

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Sources

• HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
• HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
• HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.

All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.