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Licensed center · Katy, TX

Smartie Pants Academy Center

  • Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
  • Capacity 76
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation

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18855 W Little York Rd Ste 200
Katy, TX 77449 Map and directions
Hours
6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Toddlers to school age
Capacity
76 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
9 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
ThursdayToday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 76 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Before-school care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Transportation to and from school
  • Field trips

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Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit
On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
Operation number
1674943
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
June 2018
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
Yes
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

13 inspections on record, most recent May 14, 2026. 9 of 16 visits and reports cited a standard. 3 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • May 14, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.5307(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      Monthly fire extinguisher checks were not performed as required. The fire extinguishers located in the pre-k room and at the front desk were found to be out of service.

      Corrected May 28, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 24, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Jul 8, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      During the inspection, the annual fire inspection report was not available for review. The current one expired on 06/05/2025.

      Corrected Aug 28, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Jun 23, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Oct 10, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      One caregiver's file lacked the pediatric and CPR first aid card in file.

      Corrected Oct 17, 2024

  • Jul 11, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.4309Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked

      The fence gate had a padlock, and the fence gate area had a material that was fastened to the other side of the fence gate. The fence gate would not open. This was corrected at the inspection when the director cut off the material after removing the padlock.

      Corrected Jul 11, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • Jun 10, 2024Inspection5 standards cited
    • 746.4751(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      The fence on the playground was leaning. The posts on the bottom were broken.

      Corrected Jun 17, 2024

    • 746.801(21)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Vehicles

      The documentation and equipment related to transportation were not available for review during the inspection.

      Corrected Jun 17, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

      The play yards in the pre-k classroom were torn. This was corrected when the play yards were removed from use.

      Corrected Jun 10, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.801(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

      The playground maintenance checklist were not available for review.

      Corrected Jun 17, 2024

    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      One child's immunization record was missing page 1 of 3; therefore, the immunization record was incomplete.

      Corrected Jun 24, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Oct 26, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
    • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

      AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      A caregiver on the employee list and present did not have the background check submitted. This was corrected at the inspection when the owner submitted it.

      Corrected Oct 26, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • Jul 12, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jun 26, 2023Inspection5 standards cited
    • 746.901(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      One caregiver records did not have the educational requirements on file.

      Corrected Jul 3, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 745.651(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

      Two individuals listed active on the background check were no longer associated with the operaton for more than the 7 days.

      Corrected Jun 30, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      The personnel's training records were not available at the center for review.

      Corrected Jul 3, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.901(6)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies

      One caergiver's file lacked the acknowledgment form to be filled out and signed .

      Corrected Jul 3, 2023

    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the age.

      Corrected Jul 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • Jul 29, 2022Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      The personnel training records were not available for review.

      Corrected Aug 3, 2022

  • Jun 30, 2022Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      The personnel training records were not available for review.

      Corrected Jul 14, 2022

    • 746.501(a)(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      The operational policies did not include a policy on promotion of physical activity.

      Corrected Jul 14, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • Jun 23, 2022Self-reported incidentNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

18 standards cited across 13 inspections, most recently May 14, 2026. All 18 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High211%
  • Medium High422%
  • Medium1267%
  • Medium Low0
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
4 of 13 shown
Corrected at the visit
3 of 18 findings, 15 more corrected later
Most recent citation
May 14, 2026

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

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