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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- 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
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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
Location and nearby daycares
18855 W Little York Rd Ste 200, Katy, TX 77449 · Harris County · 105 licensed daycares in 77449
Capacity rank 28 of 105 in this ZIP
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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
- 746.5307(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- 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
- 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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
- 746.4309Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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
- 746.4751(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
- 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
- 746.901(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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
- 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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
- 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- 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.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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