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State records list 20 cited deficiencies dated January 18, 2024 to June 17, 2026 (5 High, 6 Medium High, 5 Medium, 3 Medium Low, 1 Low risk). Correction status: 3 corrected at inspection, 17 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 20 cited deficiencies for Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 High, 6 Medium High, 5 Medium, 3 Medium Low, 1 Low).
Records list 9 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-04-23.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 5 |
| Medium High | 6 |
| Medium | 5 |
| Medium Low | 3 |
| Low | 1 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-06-17 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Documentation reviewed during the follow up inspection showed the last fire inspection was completed on April 2, 2025.
Correction date recorded: 2026-07-01
2026-04-23 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Documentation reviewed during the follow up inspection showed the last fire inspection was completed on April 2, 2025.
Correction date recorded: 2026-06-02
2026-03-24 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation did not have a current gas inspection report for licensing to review. The last inspection was completed 2/9/24.
Correction date recorded: 2026-04-07
2026-06-17 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-01. Correction verified: 2026-07-10.
Documentation reviewed during the follow up inspection showed the last fire inspection was completed on April 2, 2025.
2026-04-23 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-02. Correction verified: 2026-06-17.
Documentation reviewed during the follow up inspection showed the last fire inspection was completed on April 2, 2025.
2026-03-24 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-07. Correction verified: 2026-04-23.
The operation did not have a current gas inspection report for licensing to review. The last inspection was completed 2/9/24.
2026-03-20 · 746.2805(7) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-16. Correction verified: 2026-04-23.
A caregiver placed a child alone in a dark restroom for approximately six minutes as a form of prohibited punishment.
2025-04-15 · 746.4503(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-29. Correction verified: 2025-04-28.
Nap mats were not properly labeled during the inspection.
2025-04-15 · 746.3809 · Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-04-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-04-15 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-29. Correction verified: 2025-04-28.
Playground checklist has not been completed since June 2024.
2025-04-15 · 746.611(b) · Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-29. Correction verified: 2025-04-28.
2 out of 4 files reviewed did not have a health statement available for licensing to review.
2025-04-15 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-29. Correction verified: 2025-04-28.
The children's product certification was last certified on 2/2/24.
2025-04-15 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-29. Correction verified: 2025-04-30.
Fire extinguishers has not been serviced since August 2023.
2025-01-28 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-30. Correction verified: 2025-01-28.
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.
2024-12-17 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-15. Correction verified: 2025-01-30.
Caregiver left a child unattended on a path leading from playground to the classroom for 9 minutes.
2024-05-01 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-03. Correction verified: 2024-05-13.
The director reported that a child was left outside unsupervised for 6-7 minutes.
2024-04-24 · 746.303(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Change in Director
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-04-24 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-15. Correction verified: 2024-05-13.
Caregiver did not have current First Aide training. Training expired in 2022.
2024-04-24 · 746.1105(3) · Low
Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-01. Correction verified: 2024-06-12.
One caregiver was missing a notarized affidavit of employment.
2024-04-24 · 746.401(8) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Emergency telephone numbers were not posted. Corrected at inspection. Emergency numbers were posted during inspection.
2024-04-24 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-15. Correction verified: 2024-05-13.
One caregiver did not have a current CPR training certificate, expired 2022. Another caregiver did not have hands-on CPR training.
2024-04-24 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-01. Correction verified: 2024-06-12.
Swings and slides did not have loosefill to proper depth.
2024-01-18 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-19. Correction verified: 2024-01-18.
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.
2023-06-20 · 746.605(5) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Parents' Phone Numbers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-27. Correction verified: 2023-06-27.
1 out 6 children records reviewed was missing emergency contact address information.
2022-11-07 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
It was observed that two caregivers once completing diaper changing did not wash the children's hands. Corrected during Inspection.
2022-11-07 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-07. Correction verified: 2022-12-08.
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
2022-07-13 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-22. Correction verified: 2022-07-21.
Immunization record was missing on file for two out of eight records checked.
2022-07-13 · 746.605(11) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-22. Correction verified: 2022-07-25.
Doctor's information was missing on file for three out of eight records checked.
2022-07-13 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-27. Correction verified: 2022-07-15.
Current first aid and CPR training was missing for the director.
2022-07-13 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-15. Correction verified: 2022-07-20.
There was no current fire inspection avalable for this operation.
2022-07-13 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-22. Correction verified: 2022-07-25.
Health statement was missing on file for four out of eight records checked.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=284308
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.