Academy of Little Scholars
Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 535288
Academy of Little Scholars holds a Full Permit issued September 2, 1998. In the state's 60-month public window it has 5 inspections on record with 21 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
September 2, 1998
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
46 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
8802 W Montgomery Rd, Houston, TX 77088-5930
The 60-month record
5
Inspections
4
Assessments
0
Self reports
21
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 1 · Medium High 9 · Medium 8 · Medium Low 3 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Assessment | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Inspection | 9 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Assessment | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Inspection | 7 |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Assessment | 1 |
| Jan 4, 2022 | Assessment | 1 |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Inspection | 1 |
Deficiency records
January 21, 2026 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Corrected: January 23, 2026
October 14, 2025 Standard § 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver's annual training was evaluated from October 18, 2023, to October 18, 2024, and it was found to be missing child maltreatment training.
Corrected: October 28, 2025
October 14, 2025 Standard § 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The director s annual training was evaluated from March 2, 2024, to March 2, 2025, and it was found to be missing the required training for caring for children under 24 months.
Corrected: October 28, 2025
October 14, 2025 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver's annual training was evaluated from October 18, 2023, to October 18, 2024, and it was found to be missing emergency preparedness training.
Corrected: October 28, 2025
October 14, 2025 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
An infant feeding sheet for the month of October was not available during the inspection.
Corrected: October 28, 2025
October 14, 2025 Standard § 746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The director s annual training was evaluated from March 2, 2024, to March 2, 2025, and it was found to be missing child maltreatment training.
Corrected: October 28, 2025
October 14, 2025 Standard § 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
CCR observed stationary equipment positioned less than six feet from the perimeter.
Corrected: October 31, 2025
October 14, 2025 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A child's affidavit for exemption for immunization expired on February 28, 2024.
Corrected: October 28, 2025
October 14, 2025 Standard § 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The director s annual training was evaluated from March 2, 2024, to March 2, 2025, and it was found to be missing Emergency preparedness, administering medication, food or an allergic reaction, and Handling and storing training.
Corrected: October 28, 2025
October 14, 2025 Standard § 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The loose-fill in the playground consists of less than an inch of mulch.
Corrected: October 31, 2025
January 17, 2025 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Corrected: January 22, 2025
November 15, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Of the four personnel records evaluated, two have not completed a valid CPR training course. The caregivers completed a CPR training course on-line.
Corrected: November 22, 2022
November 15, 2022 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers were lacking training in the following topics: Caregiver A needs training in administering medications, food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. Caregiver B needs training in handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. This will be make-up training hours and will not count towards the current training year.
Corrected: November 29, 2022
November 15, 2022 Standard § 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Daily infant reports are not being completed and provided to the parents.
Corrected: November 16, 2022
November 15, 2022 Standard § 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver did not receive training in Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the March 2021-March 2022 training year. The caregiver will need to receive make-up training hours that will not count towards the current training year.
Corrected: November 29, 2022
November 15, 2022 Standard § 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies does not include the following information: 1. The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; the duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; type of physical activity children will participate in; each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; recommended clothing and footwear; plan for physical activity when the weather prevents outside activities. 2. Instructions on how parents may contact the local Child Care Regulation Office. 3. Safe sleep policy for infants 12 months old and younger. 4. Staff vaccination policy.
Corrected: December 19, 2022
November 15, 2022 Standard § 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The director did not receive training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the March 2021-March 2022 training year. This will be make-up training hours and will not count towards the current training year.
Corrected: November 29, 2022
November 15, 2022 Standard § 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Written feeding instructions were not available for one infant.
Corrected: November 22, 2022
March 2, 2022 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required
Corrected: March 5, 2022
January 4, 2022 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There is no documentation showing that health inspection was complete.
Corrected: January 18, 2022
November 19, 2021 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There is no documentation showing that health inspection was complete.
Corrected: December 8, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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