Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON
Smaller Scholars
Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 14, 2005
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 1685 &1675 S DAIRY ASHFORD, HOUSTON, TX 77077
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- November 14, 2005
- Operation number
- 854951
- Licensed capacity
- 238 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 18 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 3 |
| Assessments on record | 2 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 2,967 |
| Citations recorded | 20 |
| Findings still pending | 1 |
| Record covers | June 14, 2022 – October 20, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 5 |
| Medium High | 11 |
| Medium | 4 |
Visits and findings, newest first
Observed ceiling tile hanging down in classroom with children present.
Correction verified by the state on June 10, 2026.
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 at the time of inspection.
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 by the state on June 10, 2026.
One infant was observed sleeping in a crib that was not labeled with the child's name
Correction verified by the state on June 10, 2026.
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 by the state on March 17, 2026.
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 by the state on March 6, 2026.
The wood borders around the playground were broken, exposing sharp parts of the wood and nails.
Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 by the state on October 2, 2025.
The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24.
Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2025.
I observed several rooms without trash cans covers.
Correction verified by the state on June 20, 2024.
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 at the time of inspection.
One employee did not have a valid hands on CPR training certificate.
Correction verified by the state on June 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation had one caregiver present who was counted in the child caregiver ratio and did not have an eligible background check.
Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care.
Correction verified by the state on November 2, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver locked a child in the restroom.
Correction verified by the state on November 2, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The caregiver in room PR6 stated there were 17 children present, however 16 were counted.
Correction verified by the state on October 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 by the state on June 29, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 by the state on June 28, 2022.
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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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