Smartie Pants Academy Center
Licensed child-care center in Katy, TX 77449 · Texas operation #1674943
Record summary
1 high-risk · 2 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (2 citations in all, from 3 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection May 14, 2026.
0 of 2 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
- 18855 W Little York Rd Ste 200, Katy, TX 77449
- Phone
- (832) 906-6571
- Website
- www.smartiepantsacademy.org
- Ages served
- Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 76 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jun 20, 2018; the permit has conditions
- Director
- Kamila Alexander
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, 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
May 14, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Fire extinguishers must be inspected monthly.
State rule 746.5307(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly"
Inspector's note: 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, verified by the state May 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 24, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jul 8, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: 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, verified by the state Aug 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 23, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jun 2, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 7 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: Smartie Pants Academy Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1674943.
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