Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy

14455 GRISBY RD, Houston, TX 77079Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

33 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 24, 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 Montessori Academy
License number
854889
Location
14455 GRISBY RD, Houston, TX 77079
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 0.0/100
Inspection record
33 inspections, last inspected March 24, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor0.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

100

Total Violations

Mar 24, 2026

Last Inspection

100

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (100)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)Apr 15, 2025

Nap mats were not properly labeled during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Apr 15, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Apr 15, 2025

Fire extinguishers has not been serviced since August 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(b)Apr 15, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Apr 15, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(b)Apr 15, 2025

Playground checklist has not been completed since June 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(b)Apr 15, 2025

Playground checklist has not been completed since June 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Apr 15, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(b)Apr 15, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)Apr 15, 2025

Nap mats were not properly labeled during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Apr 15, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Apr 15, 2025

Fire extinguishers has not been serviced since August 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(b)Apr 15, 2025

Playground checklist has not been completed since June 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Apr 15, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(b)Apr 15, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)Apr 15, 2025

Nap mats were not properly labeled during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Apr 15, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Apr 15, 2025

Fire extinguishers has not been serviced since August 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(b)Apr 15, 2025

Playground checklist has not been completed since June 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(b)Apr 15, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Apr 15, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Apr 15, 2025

Fire extinguishers has not been serviced since August 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)Apr 15, 2025

Nap mats were not properly labeled during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Apr 15, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 17, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 17, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 17, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 17, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 1, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 1, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 1, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 1, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)Apr 24, 2024

Swings and slides did not have loosefill to proper depth.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-01

MINORSTAFFING746.1105(3)Apr 24, 2024

One caregiver was missing a notarized affidavit of employment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(8)Apr 24, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.303(a)(4)Apr 24, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Apr 24, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Apr 24, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15

MINORSTAFFING746.1105(3)Apr 24, 2024

One caregiver was missing a notarized affidavit of employment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Apr 24, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15

MINORSTAFFING746.1105(3)Apr 24, 2024

One caregiver was missing a notarized affidavit of employment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Apr 24, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.303(a)(4)Apr 24, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(8)Apr 24, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)Apr 24, 2024

Swings and slides did not have loosefill to proper depth.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Apr 24, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15

MINORSTAFFING746.1105(3)Apr 24, 2024

One caregiver was missing a notarized affidavit of employment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Apr 24, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.303(a)(4)Apr 24, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(8)Apr 24, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)Apr 24, 2024

Swings and slides did not have loosefill to proper depth.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Apr 24, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.303(a)(4)Apr 24, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Apr 24, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)Apr 24, 2024

Swings and slides did not have loosefill to proper depth.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(8)Apr 24, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 18, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 18, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 18, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 18, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(5)Jun 20, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(5)Jun 20, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(5)Jun 20, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(5)Jun 20, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-27

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 7, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-07

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Nov 7, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Nov 7, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Nov 7, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 7, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-07

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Nov 7, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 7, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-07

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 7, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-07

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Jul 13, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(11)Jul 13, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Jul 13, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jul 13, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jul 13, 2022

There was no current fire inspection avalable for this operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jul 13, 2022

There was no current fire inspection avalable for this operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Jul 13, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-27

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Jul 13, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jul 13, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(11)Jul 13, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jul 13, 2022

There was no current fire inspection avalable for this operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Jul 13, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-27

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Jul 13, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jul 13, 2022

There was no current fire inspection avalable for this operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Jul 13, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jul 13, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(11)Jul 13, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Jul 13, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jul 13, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(11)Jul 13, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Aug 18, 2021

The Consumer Product Safety Commission form regarding unsafe children's products was last signed on 02/03/2020. Note: This was corrected at inspection when this form filled out by the director.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Aug 18, 2021

The Consumer Product Safety Commission form regarding unsafe children's products was last signed on 02/03/2020. Note: This was corrected at inspection when this form filled out by the director.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Aug 18, 2021

The Consumer Product Safety Commission form regarding unsafe children's products was last signed on 02/03/2020. Note: This was corrected at inspection when this form filled out by the director.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Aug 18, 2021

The Consumer Product Safety Commission form regarding unsafe children's products was last signed on 02/03/2020. Note: This was corrected at inspection when this form filled out by the director.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy's safety grade?

Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy 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 Montessori Academy have?

Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy has 100 total violations on record, including 48 critical, 48 serious, and 4 minor.

When was Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy last inspected?

Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy was last inspected on March 24, 2026.

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