Smartie Pants Academy Center

18855 W LITTLE YORK RD STE 200, Katy, TX 77449Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

18 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 24, 2025

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
Smartie Pants Academy Center
License number
1674943
Location
18855 W LITTLE YORK RD STE 200, Katy, TX 77449
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 23.3/100
Inspection record
18 inspections, last inspected September 24, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor23.3 / 100
Health78/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

72

Total Violations

Sep 24, 2025

Last Inspection

76

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (72)

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jul 8, 2025

During the inspection, the annual fire inspection report was not available for review. The current one expired on 06/05/2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jul 8, 2025

During the inspection, the annual fire inspection report was not available for review. The current one expired on 06/05/2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jul 8, 2025

During the inspection, the annual fire inspection report was not available for review. The current one expired on 06/05/2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Oct 10, 2024

One caregiver's file lacked the pediatric and CPR first aid card in file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Oct 10, 2024

One caregiver's file lacked the pediatric and CPR first aid card in file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Oct 10, 2024

One caregiver's file lacked the pediatric and CPR first aid card in file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4309Jul 11, 2024

The fence gate had a padlock, and the fence gate area had a material that was fastened to the other side of the fence gate. The fence gate would not open. This was corrected at the inspection when the director cut off the material after removing the padlock.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4309Jul 11, 2024

The fence gate had a padlock, and the fence gate area had a material that was fastened to the other side of the fence gate. The fence gate would not open. This was corrected at the inspection when the director cut off the material after removing the padlock.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4309Jul 11, 2024

The fence gate had a padlock, and the fence gate area had a material that was fastened to the other side of the fence gate. The fence gate would not open. This was corrected at the inspection when the director cut off the material after removing the padlock.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Jun 10, 2024

The fence on the playground was leaning. The posts on the bottom were broken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(8)Jun 10, 2024

The playground maintenance checklist were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(21)Jun 10, 2024

The documentation and equipment related to transportation were not available for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(21)Jun 10, 2024

The documentation and equipment related to transportation were not available for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(a)Jun 10, 2024

The play yards in the pre-k classroom were torn. This was corrected when the play yards were removed from use.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jun 10, 2024

One child's immunization record was missing page 1 of 3; therefore, the immunization record was incomplete.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(a)Jun 10, 2024

The play yards in the pre-k classroom were torn. This was corrected when the play yards were removed from use.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Jun 10, 2024

The fence on the playground was leaning. The posts on the bottom were broken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(8)Jun 10, 2024

The playground maintenance checklist were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jun 10, 2024

One child's immunization record was missing page 1 of 3; therefore, the immunization record was incomplete.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(21)Jun 10, 2024

The documentation and equipment related to transportation were not available for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(a)Jun 10, 2024

The play yards in the pre-k classroom were torn. This was corrected when the play yards were removed from use.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Jun 10, 2024

The fence on the playground was leaning. The posts on the bottom were broken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(8)Jun 10, 2024

The playground maintenance checklist were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jun 10, 2024

One child's immunization record was missing page 1 of 3; therefore, the immunization record was incomplete.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-24

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Oct 26, 2023

A caregiver on the employee list and present did not have the background check submitted. This was corrected at the inspection when the owner submitted it.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Oct 26, 2023

A caregiver on the employee list and present did not have the background check submitted. This was corrected at the inspection when the owner submitted it.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Oct 26, 2023

A caregiver on the employee list and present did not have the background check submitted. This was corrected at the inspection when the owner submitted it.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jun 26, 2023

One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the age.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Jun 26, 2023

One caregiver records did not have the educational requirements on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)(A)Jun 26, 2023

One caergiver's file lacked the acknowledgment form to be filled out and signed .

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(1)Jun 26, 2023

Two individuals listed active on the background check were no longer associated with the operaton for more than the 7 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jun 26, 2023

One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the age.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Jun 26, 2023

The personnel's training records were not available at the center for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Jun 26, 2023

One caregiver records did not have the educational requirements on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)(A)Jun 26, 2023

One caergiver's file lacked the acknowledgment form to be filled out and signed .

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(1)Jun 26, 2023

Two individuals listed active on the background check were no longer associated with the operaton for more than the 7 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-30

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Jun 26, 2023

The personnel's training records were not available at the center for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Jun 26, 2023

The personnel's training records were not available at the center for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)(A)Jun 26, 2023

One caergiver's file lacked the acknowledgment form to be filled out and signed .

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(1)Jun 26, 2023

Two individuals listed active on the background check were no longer associated with the operaton for more than the 7 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Jun 26, 2023

One caregiver records did not have the educational requirements on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jun 26, 2023

One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the age.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Jul 29, 2022

The personnel training records were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Jul 29, 2022

The personnel training records were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Jul 29, 2022

The personnel training records were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Jun 30, 2022

The personnel training records were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-14

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Jun 30, 2022

The operational policies did not include a policy on promotion of physical activity.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-14

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Jun 30, 2022

The personnel training records were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-14

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Jun 30, 2022

The operational policies did not include a policy on promotion of physical activity.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-14

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Jun 30, 2022

The personnel training records were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-14

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Jun 30, 2022

The operational policies did not include a policy on promotion of physical activity.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)Jun 30, 2021

The cots and mats used for napttime were not all labeled. This was corrected at the inspection when the directors labeled them and placed a list.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Jun 30, 2021

A 9 passenger van did not have a child safety alarm installed. The vehicle is currently not being used.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-28

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Jun 30, 2021

The emergency medical authorization form for the child transported today was not in the binder. This was corrected at the inspection when the information was placed in the binder by the director.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jun 30, 2021

One staff did not have a notarized affidavit on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Jun 30, 2021

One caregiver did not have the educational requirements on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)Jun 30, 2021

The cots and mats used for napttime were not all labeled. This was corrected at the inspection when the directors labeled them and placed a list.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Jun 30, 2021

One caregiver did not have the educational requirements on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jun 30, 2021

One staff did not have a notarized affidavit on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Jun 30, 2021

The emergency medical authorization form for the child transported today was not in the binder. This was corrected at the inspection when the information was placed in the binder by the director.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Jun 30, 2021

A 9 passenger van did not have a child safety alarm installed. The vehicle is currently not being used.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Jun 30, 2021

One caregiver did not have the educational requirements on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)Jun 30, 2021

The cots and mats used for napttime were not all labeled. This was corrected at the inspection when the directors labeled them and placed a list.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Jun 30, 2021

A 9 passenger van did not have a child safety alarm installed. The vehicle is currently not being used.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-28

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Jun 30, 2021

The emergency medical authorization form for the child transported today was not in the binder. This was corrected at the inspection when the information was placed in the binder by the director.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jun 30, 2021

One staff did not have a notarized affidavit on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(4)Apr 5, 2021

There was sufficient evidence obtained by the DFPS investigator that supported inappropriate discipline had been used with the children in care with the use of a kitchen utensil, belt, and/or ruler.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-18

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Apr 5, 2021

There was sufficient evidence obtained by the DFPS investigator that supported the caregiver did not intervene appropriately when supervising the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(4)Apr 5, 2021

There was sufficient evidence obtained by the DFPS investigator that supported inappropriate discipline had been used with the children in care with the use of a kitchen utensil, belt, and/or ruler.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-18

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Apr 5, 2021

There was sufficient evidence obtained by the DFPS investigator that supported the caregiver did not intervene appropriately when supervising the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(4)Apr 5, 2021

There was sufficient evidence obtained by the DFPS investigator that supported inappropriate discipline had been used with the children in care with the use of a kitchen utensil, belt, and/or ruler.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-18

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Apr 5, 2021

There was sufficient evidence obtained by the DFPS investigator that supported the caregiver did not intervene appropriately when supervising the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-18

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smartie Pants Academy Center's safety grade?

Smartie Pants Academy Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 23.3 out of 100.

How many violations does Smartie Pants Academy Center have?

Smartie Pants Academy Center has 72 total violations on record, including 27 critical, 45 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Smartie Pants Academy Center last inspected?

Smartie Pants Academy Center was last inspected on September 24, 2025.

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