Academy of Little Scholars
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77088 · Texas operation #535288
Record summary
1 high-risk · 12 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (12 citations in all, from 2 inspections and 2 assessments); last inspection Oct 14, 2026.
0 of 12 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 8802 W Montgomery Rd, Houston, TX 77088
- Phone
- (281) 820-3332
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 46 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Sep 2, 1998; the permit has conditions
- Director
- Monica Applewhite
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Oct 14, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk The operation was delinquent on its Texas franchise tax.
State rule 745.247 (licensing rules for every operation): "Franchise Tax Delinquent"
Inspector's note: The operation franchise tax is inactive.
Corrected Nov 13, 2026, verified by the state Oct 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 21, 2026: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.
State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"
Inspector's note: 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 Jan 23, 2026, verified by the state Jan 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 14, 2025: Inspection
9 citations.
Medium-high risk The director must complete annual training on caring for children under 24 months.
State rule 746.1311(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months"
Inspector's note: 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 Oct 28, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025.
Medium-high risk Active-play use zones must have loose-fill or unitary surfacing.
State rule 746.4901(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing"
Inspector's note: The loose-fill in the playground consists of less than an inch of mulch.
Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified by the state Nov 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.
State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"
Inspector's note: A child's affidavit for exemption for immunization expired on February 28, 2024.
Corrected Oct 28, 2025, verified by the state Oct 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Caregivers must complete one hour of annual training on preventing, recognizing and reporting child maltreatment.
State rule 746.1309(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment"
Inspector's note: 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 Oct 28, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.
State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"
Inspector's note: 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 Oct 28, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The director must complete one hour of annual training on preventing, recognizing and reporting child maltreatment.
State rule 746.1311(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment"
Inspector's note: 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 Oct 28, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The director must complete the additional annual training topics the state requires.
State rule 746.1311(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Additional required topics"
Inspector's note: 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 Oct 28, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.
State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"
Inspector's note: An infant feeding sheet for the month of October was not available during the inspection.
Corrected Oct 28, 2025, verified by the state Nov 4, 2025.
Medium risk Stationary play equipment must have a clear 'use zone' around it, measured as the rules require.
State rule 746.4803 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment"
Inspector's note: CCR observed stationary equipment positioned less than six feet from the perimeter.
Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified by the state Nov 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 17, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.
State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"
Inspector's note: 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 Jan 22, 2025, verified by the state Jan 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 0 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Academy of Little Scholars on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #535288.
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