Melody Smith
Houston, TX 77094 · infants only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Scribbles Academy
- licensed capacity
- 105
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2022
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Scribbles Academy
Scribbles Academy is a licensed child care center in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 5, 2022, for up to 105 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 105 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks until they are old enough to attend school |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Reggio Emilia |
| Daily life | Potty training: We focus on engaging your toddler in arts and crafts, outdoor play and potty training |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (TRS-4 Star) |
| More | Founded 1996 |
| Licensed capacity | 105 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Scribbles Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Scribbles Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 105 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1717756
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 18 visits
- Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a signed health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025
- Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 18, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Apr 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
“Operational Policies did state if operation will administer unassigned epinephrine auto injectors.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023
- Jan 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
Oct 28, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A caregiver did not wash a child's hands after changing the child's diaper. Note: The caregiver washed the child's hands after concern was addressed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“A caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing table after changing a child's diaper. Note: The caregiver sanitized the diaper changing table when addressed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper. Note: The caregiver washed their hands when addressed.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“I observed a total of 14 children with 2 caregivers, which included 2 infants in care with children older than 18 months old.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
- Dec 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 29, 2021VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near Scribbles Academy
A Child's Reflection
875 S Fry Rd, Katy, TX
4.8· 66 reviews
Children's Lighthouse Nottingham
20225 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX
4.8· 122 reviews
Child Enrichment Center
20555 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX
Nottingham Country YMCA
20500 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX
St Peters United Methodist Early CDC
20775 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX
5.0· 4 reviews
Childs Play Learning Center
1530 Norwalk Dr, Katy, TX
5.0· 2 reviews
Second Baptist Early Childhood Program
19449 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX
5.0· 3 reviews
CrossRoad Christian School
700 Westgreen Blvd, Katy, TX
4.6· 16 reviews
FAQ
Questions about Scribbles Academy
Is Scribbles Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 5, 2022.
When was Scribbles Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Scribbles Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 1 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Scribbles Academy care for?
105, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Scribbles Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Scribbles Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Scribbles Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 578-1505 to ask.
What is Scribbles Academy's phone number?
(281) 578-1505.
Where is Scribbles Academy?
940 S Fry Rd, Katy, TX 77450. The nearest other daycare we list is A Child's Reflection, under 0.1 miles away.