SMART Academy
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77051 · Texas operation #1818962
Record summary
1 high-risk · 3 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (3 citations in all, from 7 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Aug 6, 2026.
1 of 3 citations was 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
- 4202 Davenport St, Houston, TX 77051
- Phone
- (713) 485-6444
- Ages served
- Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 41 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Feb 3, 2026
- Director
- Shawana Bennings
- Programs
- Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
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
Aug 6, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 28, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
High risk The operation must notify the state about additional services it offers.
State rule 746.301(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Notification of Additional Services Offered"
Inspector's note: There is sufficient evidence to support that the operation went on field trips even though the services are not offered when the director admitted to going on four field trips this summer without notifying licensing that they now offer field trip as a service. This was corrected during the inspection when the director had a discussion with me and notified me that the operation now offers field trips and we went over the policies and procedures of field trips.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 23, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).
State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"
Inspector's note: The toddler classroom had 13 children with one teacher. The youngest child was 2 and the oldest child was 7 with the specified age group being 2. This was corrected during the inspection when the director moved one child to the preschool classroom, and the other child went home.
Corrected Jul 23, 2026, verified by the state Aug 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 30, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 17, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.
State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"
Inspector's note: Two out of four children had their parents listed as an emergency contact
Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified by the state Dec 19, 2025.
Nov 18, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 26, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 23, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
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: SMART Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1818962.
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