No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Smaller Scholars
1685 &1675 S Dairy Ashford, Houston
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · Map
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.
Inspection history
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
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.