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Smartie Pants Academy Center

18855 W LITTLE YORK RD STE 200, Katy, TX 77449-5778

Operation number:
1674943
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
76
License effective:
June 20, 2018
Hours:
06:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8329066571
Email:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 16 available inspections for Smartie Pants Academy Center from September 24, 2021 through May 14, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 14, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 12 local median in 77449

Compared to 41 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.13
Local median
0.6

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
38%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
56%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.2

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Monthly fire extinguisher checks were not performed as required. The fire extinguishers located in the pre-k room and at the front desk were found to be out of service.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
746.5307(a)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection, the annual fire inspection report was not available for review. The current one expired on 06/05/2025.
Correction deadline
August 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver's file lacked the pediatric and CPR first aid card in file.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
Official code
746.4309
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child's immunization record was missing page 1 of 3; therefore, the immunization record was incomplete.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The fence on the playground was leaning. The posts on the bottom were broken.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Medium concern: Transportation
Report finding
The documentation and equipment related to transportation were not available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(21) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Vehicles
Official code
746.801(21)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The play yards in the pre-k classroom were torn. This was corrected when the play yards were removed from use.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Official code
746.4503(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The playground maintenance checklist were not available for review.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The personnel's training records were not available at the center for review.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
Two individuals listed active on the background check were no longer associated with the operaton for more than the 7 days.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Official code
745.651(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One caergiver's file lacked the acknowledgment form to be filled out and signed .
Correction deadline
July 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
Official code
746.901(6)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One caregiver records did not have the educational requirements on file.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the age.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The personnel training records were not available for review.
Correction deadline
August 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies did not include a policy on promotion of physical activity.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The personnel training records were not available for review.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)