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Academy of Little Scholars

8802 W MONTGOMERY RD, Houston TX 77088-5930 · License #535288 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 46 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jan 21, 2026
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Director
Monica Applewhite
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Address
8802 W MONTGOMERY RD, Houston TX 77088-5930 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Tue06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Wed06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Thu06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Fri06:00 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedTransportation to/from School

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 46 children
11
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
3
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
5
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.2
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jan 21, 2026 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

    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 by Jan 23, 2026

Oct 14, 2025 — Inspection
9 violations cited · view state record
9 violations
  • Medium High

    746.613(b) · Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    A child's affidavit for exemption for immunization expired on February 28, 2024.

    Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

  • Medium

    746.1311(c) · Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment

    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 by Oct 28, 2025

  • Medium

    746.4803 · Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

    CCR observed stationary equipment positioned less than six feet from the perimeter.

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

  • Medium

    746.1309(c) · Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

    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 by Oct 28, 2025

  • Medium

    746.1311(e) · Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

    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 by Oct 28, 2025

  • Medium

    746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    An infant feeding sheet for the month of October was not available during the inspection.

    Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.1311(d) · Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

    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 by Oct 28, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.4901(a) · Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

    The loose-fill in the playground consists of less than an inch of mulch.

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

  • Medium

    746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    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 by Oct 28, 2025

Jan 17, 2025 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

    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 by Jan 22, 2025

Oct 28, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 10, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 15, 2022 — Inspection
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Medium High

    746.2431 · Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

    Daily infant reports are not being completed and provided to the parents.

    Corrected by Nov 16, 2022

  • Medium

    746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    Two caregivers were lacking training in the following topics: Caregiver A needs training in administering medications, food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. Caregiver B needs training in handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. This will be make-up training hours and will not count towards the current training year.

    Corrected by Nov 29, 2022

  • High

    746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules

    The operational policies does not include the following information: 1. The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; the duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; type of physical activity children will participate in; each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; recommended clothing and footwear; plan for physical activity when the weather prevents outside activities. 2. Instructions on how parents may contact the local Child Care Regulation Office. 3. Safe sleep policy for infants 12 months old and younger. 4. Staff vaccination policy.

    Corrected by Dec 19, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1301(4)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR

    Of the four personnel records evaluated, two have not completed a valid CPR training course. The caregivers completed a CPR training course on-line.

    Corrected by Nov 22, 2022

  • Medium

    746.2421(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    Written feeding instructions were not available for one infant.

    Corrected by Nov 22, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1309(d) · Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

    One caregiver did not receive training in Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the March 2021-March 2022 training year. The caregiver will need to receive make-up training hours that will not count towards the current training year.

    Corrected by Nov 29, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1311(d) · Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

    The director did not receive training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the March 2021-March 2022 training year. This will be make-up training hours and will not count towards the current training year.

    Corrected by Nov 29, 2022

Mar 2, 2022 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

    A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required

    Corrected by Mar 5, 2022

Jan 4, 2022 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

    There is no documentation showing that health inspection was complete.

    Corrected by Jan 18, 2022

Nov 19, 2021 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

    There is no documentation showing that health inspection was complete.

    Corrected by Dec 8, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 21, 2026 inspection noted: “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 emp…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Oct 14, 2025 inspection noted: “A child's affidavit for exemption for immunization expired on February 28, 2024.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jan 17, 2025 inspection noted: “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 emp…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error