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14530 Old Katy Rd, Houston, TX
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Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $172
- year first permitted
- 2006
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About
About Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy
Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 3, 2006, for up to 100 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months - 6 years |
|---|---|
| Approach | Montessori |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $172 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 Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2006
- License number
- #854889
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 10 of 14 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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See all 19 visits
Jun 17, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026
Apr 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
Mar 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5401 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026
Mar 20, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
“A caregiver placed a child alone in a dark restroom for approximately six minutes as a form of prohibited punishment.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026
Apr 15, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“Playground checklist has not been completed since June 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“2 out of 4 files reviewed did not have a health statement available for licensing to review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Nap mats were not properly labeled during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The children's product certification was last certified on 2/2/24.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Fire extinguishers has not been serviced since August 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2025
- Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 28, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
- Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Caregiver left a child unattended on a path leading from playground to the classroom for 9 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2025
- May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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- May 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 1, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“The director reported that a child was left outside unsupervised for 6-7 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
Apr 24, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Caregiver did not have current First Aide training. Training expired in 2022.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
“Emergency telephone numbers were not posted. Corrected at inspection. Emergency numbers were posted during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Swings and slides did not have loosefill to proper depth.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One caregiver did not have a current CPR training certificate, expired 2022. Another caregiver did not have hands-on CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
“One caregiver was missing a notarized affidavit of employment.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
Jan 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
- Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(5) - Required Admission Information - Parents' Phone Numbers
“1 out 6 children records reviewed was missing emergency contact address information.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2023
Nov 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“It was observed that two caregivers once completing diaper changing did not wash the children's hands. Corrected during Inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“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”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2022
- Oct 25, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Jul 13, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Current first aid and CPR training was missing for the director.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2022
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“Doctor's information was missing on file for three out of eight records checked.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Immunization record was missing on file for two out of eight records checked.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“There was no current fire inspection avalable for this operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2022
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Health statement was missing on file for four out of eight records checked.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy
Is Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 3, 2006.
When was Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 10 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 556-8505 to ask.
What is Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy's phone number?
(281) 556-8505.
Where is Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy?
14455 Grisby Rd, Houston, TX 77079. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Afterschool @ Wolfe Elementary, 0.1 miles away.