Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy
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
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)
Nap mats were not properly labeled during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
The children's product certification was last certified on 2/2/24.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
Fire extinguishers has not been serviced since August 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
2 out of 4 files reviewed did not have a health statement available for licensing to review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
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
Playground checklist has not been completed since June 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
Playground checklist has not been completed since June 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
The children's product certification was last certified on 2/2/24.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
2 out of 4 files reviewed did not have a health statement available for licensing to review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
Nap mats were not properly labeled during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
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
Fire extinguishers has not been serviced since August 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
Playground checklist has not been completed since June 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
The children's product certification was last certified on 2/2/24.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
2 out of 4 files reviewed did not have a health statement available for licensing to review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
Nap mats were not properly labeled during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
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
Fire extinguishers has not been serviced since August 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
Playground checklist has not been completed since June 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
2 out of 4 files reviewed did not have a health statement available for licensing to review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
The children's product certification was last certified on 2/2/24.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
Fire extinguishers has not been serviced since August 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
Nap mats were not properly labeled during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29
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
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
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
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
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
Caregiver left a child unattended on a path leading from playground to the classroom for 9 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15
Caregiver left a child unattended on a path leading from playground to the classroom for 9 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15
Caregiver left a child unattended on a path leading from playground to the classroom for 9 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15
Caregiver left a child unattended on a path leading from playground to the classroom for 9 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15
The director reported that a child was left outside unsupervised for 6-7 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-03
The director reported that a child was left outside unsupervised for 6-7 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-03
The director reported that a child was left outside unsupervised for 6-7 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-03
The director reported that a child was left outside unsupervised for 6-7 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-03
Swings and slides did not have loosefill to proper depth.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-01
One caregiver was missing a notarized affidavit of employment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-01
Emergency telephone numbers were not posted. Corrected at inspection. Emergency numbers were posted during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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
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
Caregiver did not have current First Aide training. Training expired in 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15
One caregiver was missing a notarized affidavit of employment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-01
Caregiver did not have current First Aide training. Training expired in 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15
One caregiver was missing a notarized affidavit of employment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-01
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
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
Emergency telephone numbers were not posted. Corrected at inspection. Emergency numbers were posted during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Swings and slides did not have loosefill to proper depth.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-01
Caregiver did not have current First Aide training. Training expired in 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15
One caregiver was missing a notarized affidavit of employment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-01
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
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
Emergency telephone numbers were not posted. Corrected at inspection. Emergency numbers were posted during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Swings and slides did not have loosefill to proper depth.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-01
Caregiver did not have current First Aide training. Training expired in 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15
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
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
Swings and slides did not have loosefill to proper depth.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-01
Emergency telephone numbers were not posted. Corrected at inspection. Emergency numbers were posted during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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
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
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
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
1 out 6 children records reviewed was missing emergency contact address information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-27
1 out 6 children records reviewed was missing emergency contact address information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-27
1 out 6 children records reviewed was missing emergency contact address information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-27
1 out 6 children records reviewed was missing emergency contact address information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-27
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
It was observed that two caregivers once completing diaper changing did not wash the children's hands. Corrected during Inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
It was observed that two caregivers once completing diaper changing did not wash the children's hands. Corrected during Inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
It was observed that two caregivers once completing diaper changing did not wash the children's hands. Corrected during Inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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
It was observed that two caregivers once completing diaper changing did not wash the children's hands. Corrected during Inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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
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
Current first aid and CPR training was missing for the director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-27
Doctor's information was missing on file for three out of eight records checked.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22
Health statement was missing on file for four out of eight records checked.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22
Immunization record was missing on file for two out of eight records checked.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22
There was no current fire inspection avalable for this operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15
There was no current fire inspection avalable for this operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15
Current first aid and CPR training was missing for the director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-27
Health statement was missing on file for four out of eight records checked.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22
Immunization record was missing on file for two out of eight records checked.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22
Doctor's information was missing on file for three out of eight records checked.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22
There was no current fire inspection avalable for this operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15
Current first aid and CPR training was missing for the director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-27
Health statement was missing on file for four out of eight records checked.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22
There was no current fire inspection avalable for this operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15
Health statement was missing on file for four out of eight records checked.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22
Immunization record was missing on file for two out of eight records checked.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22
Doctor's information was missing on file for three out of eight records checked.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22
Current first aid and CPR training was missing for the director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-27
Immunization record was missing on file for two out of eight records checked.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22
Doctor's information was missing on file for three out of eight records checked.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22
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
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
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
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.