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Smartie Pants Academy Center Katy

5030 Franz Rd Ste 108, Katy, TX 77493
licensed capacity
112
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2023
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About Smartie Pants Academy Center Katy

Smartie Pants Academy Center Katy is a licensed child care center in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 13, 2023, for up to 112 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
112 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity112 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Smartie Pants Academy Center Katy 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Smartie Pants Academy Center Katy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
112 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1770181
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 4, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 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.

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  1. Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “The CPR training obtained by the director did not meet the criteria. The training was received by online means only.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

  3. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 8, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “One caregiver counted in ratio in the infant classroom has a pending background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2023

  9. Jul 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “3 out of 7 caregivers did not have proof of education and 2 out of 7 caregivers did not have an Employment Affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2023

  10. Jun 23, 2023VisitNo rules cited
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  1. Apr 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The operation did not have a sanitation inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation did not have a fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 17, 2023

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Smartie Pants Academy Center Katy

Is Smartie Pants Academy Center Katy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 13, 2023.

When was Smartie Pants Academy Center Katy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 4, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Smartie Pants Academy Center Katy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 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 Smartie Pants Academy Center Katy care for?

112, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Smartie Pants Academy Center Katy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Smartie Pants Academy Center Katy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Smartie Pants Academy Center Katy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 437-4189 to ask.

What is Smartie Pants Academy Center Katy's phone number?

(832) 437-4189.

Where is Smartie Pants Academy Center Katy?

5030 Franz Rd Ste 108, Katy, TX 77493.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).