No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Smaller Scholars
1685 &1675 S Dairy Ashford, Houston
Last inspected Nov 4, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 238
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Accredited,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care
- Accepts child care subsidies
- No
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Nov 14, 2005
- Phone
- 2815583515
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
Inspection History
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
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No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
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No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Inspector's note: One infant was observed sleeping in a crib that was not labeled with the child's name Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-19. - Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Inspector's note: Observed ceiling tile hanging down in classroom with children present. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-19. - Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
Inspector's note: I observed expired emergency medication in the mediation cabinet. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication to go back home with parents Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection. - Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Inspector's note: It was observed that feeding instructions for two infants were not signed or updated by the parent/guardian within the last 30 days. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-19.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Inspector's note: In rooms PR 4 and PR 5, I observed major cracks within the walls' interior. In the same rooms around the crack, the paint is starting to chip. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-20.
- Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Inspector's note: In rooms PR 4 and PR 5, I observed major cracks within the walls' interior. In the same rooms around the crack, the paint is starting to chip. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-05.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Inspector's note: The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-20. - Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Inspector's note: In rooms PR 4 and PR 5, I observed major cracks within the walls' interior. In the same rooms around the crack, the paint is starting to chip. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-16. - Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: The wood borders around the playground were broken, exposing sharp parts of the wood and nails. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-20.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
Inspector's note: I observed expired emergency medication in the mediation cabinet. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication to go back home with parents. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Inspector's note: One employee did not have a valid hands on CPR training certificate. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-07. - Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Inspector's note: I observed several rooms without trash cans covers. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-14.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Inspector's note: The operation had one caregiver present who was counted in the child caregiver ratio and did not have an eligible background check. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-02. - Critical Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Inspector's note: During the walkthrough on the playground, there was a plywood with a sharp nail sticking out. Along the toddlers playground fence there was a nail sticking up out of the board. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with the plywood being removed and nail being hammerd down into the wood. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
Inspector's note: During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver locked a child in the restroom. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-16. - Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Inspector's note: During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-16.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.