Smartie Pants Academy Center

Licensed Center in KATY, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 20, 2018

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 18855 W LITTLE YORK RD STE 200, KATY, TX 77449 5778
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: June 20, 2018
Operation number: 1674943
Licensed capacity: 76 children
Ages served: Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	12
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	3
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,057
Citations recorded	18
Record covers	April 25, 2022 – May 14, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	2
Medium High	4
Medium	12

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMay 14, 20261 citation recorded1 of 421 standards cited at this visit

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers MonthlyRisk level: Medium High

Monthly fire extinguisher checks were not performed as required. The fire extinguishers located in the pre-k room and at the front desk were found to be out of service.

Correction verified by the state on May 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportSeptember 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 8, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

During the inspection, the annual fire inspection report was not available for review. The current one expired on 06/05/2025.

Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJune 23, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 467 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 10, 20241 citation recorded1 of 461 standards cited at this visit

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

One caregiver's file lacked the pediatric and CPR first aid card in file.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2024.

InspectionJuly 11, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates LockedRisk level: Medium High

The fence gate had a padlock, and the fence gate area had a material that was fastened to the other side of the fence gate. The fence gate would not open. This was corrected at the inspection when the director cut off the material after removing the padlock.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 10, 20245 citations recorded5 of 350 standards cited at this visit

746.801(21) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - VehiclesRisk level: Medium

The documentation and equipment related to transportation were not available for review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on June 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance RecordsRisk level: Medium

The playground maintenance checklist were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on June 18, 2024.

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedRisk level: Medium High

The fence on the playground was leaning. The posts on the bottom were broken.

Correction verified by the state on July 11, 2024.

746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of AgeRisk level: Medium

The play yards in the pre-k classroom were torn. This was corrected when the play yards were removed from use.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

One child's immunization record was missing page 1 of 3; therefore, the immunization record was incomplete.

Correction verified by the state on June 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 26, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

A caregiver on the employee list and present did not have the background check submitted. This was corrected at the inspection when the owner submitted it.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 95 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 26, 20235 citations recorded5 of 762 standards cited at this visit

746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policiesRisk level: Medium

One caergiver's file lacked the acknowledgment form to be filled out and signed .

Correction verified by the state on July 12, 2023.

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium

The personnel's training records were not available at the center for review.

Correction verified by the state on July 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leavingRisk level: Medium

Two individuals listed active on the background check were no longer associated with the operaton for more than the 7 days.

Correction verified by the state on July 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsRisk level: Medium

One caregiver records did not have the educational requirements on file.

Correction verified by the state on July 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the age.

Correction verified by the state on July 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 29, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium

The personnel training records were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on August 1, 2022.

InspectionJune 30, 20222 citations recorded2 of 489 standards cited at this visit

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium

The operational policies did not include a policy on promotion of physical activity.

Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium

The personnel training records were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on July 29, 2022.

ReportJune 23, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 25, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.