Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy
Repeat pattern: the same regulatory standard was cited more than once within a 60-month window.
Regulatory record
Compiled from the originating licensing authority. Each item links to its source. Severity marked “(inferred)” was derived from the citation, not assigned by the authority.
- Critical
Documentation reviewed during the follow up inspection showed the last fire inspection was completed on April 2, 2025.
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- Serious
The operation did not have a current gas inspection report for licensing to review. The last inspection was completed 2/9/24.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
A caregiver placed a child alone in a dark restroom for approximately six minutes as a form of prohibited punishment.
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- Serious
Fire extinguishers has not been serviced since August 2023.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
2 out of 4 files reviewed did not have a health statement available for licensing to review.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Playground checklist has not been completed since June 2024.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Nap mats were not properly labeled during the inspection.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
The children's product certification was last certified on 2/2/24.
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- Moderate
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Caregiver left a child unattended on a path leading from playground to the classroom for 9 minutes.
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- Moderate
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.
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- Serious
Swings and slides did not have loosefill to proper depth.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Minor
One caregiver was missing a notarized affidavit of employment.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Caregiver did not have current First Aide training. Training expired in 2022.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
One caregiver did not have a current CPR training certificate, expired 2022. Another caregiver did not have hands-on CPR training.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
The director reported that a child was left outside unsupervised for 6-7 minutes.
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- Moderate
Emergency telephone numbers were not posted. Corrected at inspection. Emergency numbers were posted during inspection.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
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.
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- Serious
1 out 6 children records reviewed was missing emergency contact address information.
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- Critical
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
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- Serious
It was observed that two caregivers once completing diaper changing did not wash the children's hands. Corrected during Inspection.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Health statement was missing on file for four out of eight records checked.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Doctor's information was missing on file for three out of eight records checked.
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- Moderate
Immunization record was missing on file for two out of eight records checked.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
There was no current fire inspection avalable for this operation.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Current first aid and CPR training was missing for the director.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
The Consumer Product Safety Commission form regarding unsafe children's products was last signed on 02/03/2020. Note: This was corrected at inspection when this form filled out by the director.
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