Smaller Scholars
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
36 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 6, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Smaller Scholars
- License number
- 854951
- Location
- 1685 &1675 S DAIRY ASHFORD, Houston, TX 77077
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.0/100
- Inspection record
- 36 inspections, last inspected March 6, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
87
Total Violations
Mar 6, 2026
Last Inspection
493
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (87)
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-05
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-05
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-05
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-05
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16
The wood borders around the playground were broken, exposing sharp parts of the wood and nails.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20
The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20
The wood borders around the playground were broken, exposing sharp parts of the wood and nails.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20
The wood borders around the playground were broken, exposing sharp parts of the wood and nails.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20
The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16
The wood borders around the playground were broken, exposing sharp parts of the wood and nails.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20
The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16
The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20
One employee did not have a valid hands on CPR training certificate.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-07
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
I observed several rooms without trash cans covers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-14
I observed several rooms without trash cans covers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-14
I observed several rooms without trash cans covers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-14
One employee did not have a valid hands on CPR training certificate.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-07
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One employee did not have a valid hands on CPR training certificate.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-07
One employee did not have a valid hands on CPR training certificate.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-07
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
I observed several rooms without trash cans covers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-14
The operation had one caregiver present who was counted in the child caregiver ratio and did not have an eligible background check.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-02
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation had one caregiver present who was counted in the child caregiver ratio and did not have an eligible background check.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-02
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation had one caregiver present who was counted in the child caregiver ratio and did not have an eligible background check.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-02
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation had one caregiver present who was counted in the child caregiver ratio and did not have an eligible background check.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-02
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-16
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver locked a child in the restroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-16
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-16
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver locked a child in the restroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-16
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-16
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver locked a child in the restroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-16
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-16
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver locked a child in the restroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-16
The caregiver in room PR6 stated there were 17 children present, however 16 were counted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13
The caregiver in room PR6 stated there were 17 children present, however 16 were counted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13
The caregiver in room PR6 stated there were 17 children present, however 16 were counted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13
The caregiver in room PR6 stated there were 17 children present, however 16 were counted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-14
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-28
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-28
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-14
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-28
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-14
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-14
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-28
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Cots were not labeled with children's names or a number. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
2 caregivers did not have pediatric first aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12
A child enrolled 01/06/21 did not have an immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12
The operation did not have the children's product certification. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two caregivers did not have pediatric CPR.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12
2 children did not have health statements in their records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-26
Two caregivers did not have pediatric CPR.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12
2 children did not have health statements in their records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-26
A child enrolled 01/06/21 did not have an immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12
Two caregivers did not have pediatric CPR.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12
Cots were not labeled with children's names or a number. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
2 caregivers did not have pediatric first aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12
The operation did not have the children's product certification. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
2 children did not have health statements in their records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-26
A child enrolled 01/06/21 did not have an immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12
Two caregivers did not have pediatric CPR.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12
Cots were not labeled with children's names or a number. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation did not have the children's product certification. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
2 caregivers did not have pediatric first aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12
2 children did not have health statements in their records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-26
A child enrolled 01/06/21 did not have an immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12
The operation did not have the children's product certification. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Cots were not labeled with children's names or a number. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
2 caregivers did not have pediatric first aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smaller Scholars's safety grade?
Smaller Scholars has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Smaller Scholars have?
Smaller Scholars has 87 total violations on record, including 71 critical, 16 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Smaller Scholars last inspected?
Smaller Scholars was last inspected on March 6, 2026.