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Licensed Center · Texas

Smaller Scholars

1685 &1675 S Dairy Ashford, Houston

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
238
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Accredited,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care
Accepts child care subsidies
No
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Nov 14, 2005
Phone
2815583515

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

5High risk
11Medium-high risk
4Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
16Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Aug 6, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 5, 2026 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
    Inspector's note: One infant was observed sleeping in a crib that was not labeled with the child's name Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-19.
  • Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
    Inspector's note: Observed ceiling tile hanging down in classroom with children present. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-19.
  • Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
    Inspector's note: 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 Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: It was observed that feeding instructions for two infants were not signed or updated by the parent/guardian within the last 30 days. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-19.
Mar 6, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 6, 2026 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-20.
Dec 5, 2025 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-05.
May 20, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 13, 2025 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
    Inspector's note: The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-20.
  • Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-16.
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: The wood borders around the playground were broken, exposing sharp parts of the wood and nails. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-20.
Mar 11, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 31, 2024 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
    Inspector's note: One employee did not have a valid hands on CPR training certificate. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-07.
  • Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
    Inspector's note: I observed several rooms without trash cans covers. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-14.
Jan 30, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 7, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 2, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: The operation had one caregiver present who was counted in the child caregiver ratio and did not have an eligible background check. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-02.
  • Critical Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Aug 21, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 18, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
    Inspector's note: During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver locked a child in the restroom. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-16.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
    Inspector's note: During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-16.
Jun 8, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.