Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 3, 2006

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 14455 GRISBY RD, HOUSTON, TX 77079 2338
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 3, 2006
Operation number: 854889
Licensed capacity: 100 children
Ages served: Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	12
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	4
Assessments on record	3
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,420
Citations recorded	28
Record covers	July 13, 2022 – June 17, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	7
Medium High	9
Medium	8
Medium Low	3
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

AssessmentJune 17, 20261 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

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

Correction verified by the state on July 10, 2026.

InspectionApril 23, 20261 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

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

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

Correction verified by the state on June 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 24, 20261 citation recorded1 of 914 standards cited at this visit

746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on April 23, 2026.

ReportMarch 20, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark RoomRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on April 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 15, 20256 citations recorded6 of 457 standards cited at this visit

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium

Nap mats were not properly labeled during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 28, 2025.

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers ServicedRisk level: Medium High

Fire extinguishers has not been serviced since August 2023.

Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2025.

746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of AdmissionRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on April 28, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on April 28, 2025.

746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance ChecklistRisk level: Medium

Playground checklist has not been completed since June 2024.

Correction verified by the state on April 28, 2025.

InspectionJanuary 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentJanuary 28, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

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.

Correction verified by the state on January 28, 2025.

InspectionDecember 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportDecember 17, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2025.

InspectionMay 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 1, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on May 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 24, 20246 citations recorded6 of 800 standards cited at this visit

746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone NumbersRisk level: Medium Low

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

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on May 13, 2024.

746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - AffidavitRisk level: Low

One caregiver was missing a notarized affidavit of employment.

Correction verified by the state on June 12, 2024.

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

Caregiver did not have current First Aide training. Training expired in 2022.

Correction verified by the state on May 13, 2024.

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High

Swings and slides did not have loosefill to proper depth.

Correction verified by the state on June 12, 2024.

746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in DirectorRisk level: Medium High

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.

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

AssessmentJanuary 18, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.

Correction verified by the state on January 18, 2024.

InspectionOctober 16, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJune 20, 20231 citation recorded1 of 640 standards cited at this visit

746.605(5) - Required Admission Information - Parents' Phone NumbersRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 7, 20222 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High

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

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

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

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

Correction verified by the state on December 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 25, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 13, 20225 citations recorded5 of 587 standards cited at this visit

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

There was no current fire inspection avalable for this operation.

Correction verified by the state on July 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

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

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2022.

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on July 25, 2022.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on July 25, 2022.

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

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

Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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.