Academy Of Little Scholars

8802 W MONTGOMERY RD, Houston, TX 77088 · Harris County

21cited violations

10serious

9inspections & investigations

1enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 46
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Monica Applewhite
Phone: (281) 820-3332
Regulated since: Sep 2, 1998
HHSC IDs: Operation 154670 · number 535288
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 1
Supervision & ratios 1
Safety & premises 1
Staff background & training 9
Records & paperwork 4
Other 5

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	1	0	Records & paperwork (1)
2025	10	3	Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (5), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2)
2022	9	6	Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2)
2021	1	1	Other (1)

Enforcement actions

Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)

HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jan 21, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-23. Correction verified 2026-01-27.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-28. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
- Staff background & training
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-28. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
- Staff background & training
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(c) — Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-28. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
- Staff background & training Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-28. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
- Staff background & training
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-28. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
- Other
  An infant feeding sheet for the month of October was not available during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-28. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
- Safety & premises
  CCR observed stationary equipment positioned less than six feet from the perimeter.
  
  HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
- Other Serious
  The loose-fill in the playground consists of less than an inch of mulch.
  
  HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
- Illness & medication Serious
  A child's affidavit for exemption for immunization expired on February 28, 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-28. Correction verified 2025-10-28.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 17, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-22. Correction verified 2025-01-23.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Of the four personnel records evaluated, two have not completed a valid CPR training course. The caregivers completed a CPR training course on-line.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-12-08.
- Staff background & training Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-29. Correction verified 2022-12-08.
- Staff background & training
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-29. Correction verified 2022-12-08.
- Staff background & training Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-29. Correction verified 2022-12-08.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-19. Correction verified 2022-12-19.
- Other
  Written feeding instructions were not available for one infant.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-12-08.
- Records & paperwork Serious
  Daily infant reports are not being completed and provided to the parents.
  
  HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-16. Correction verified 2022-12-08.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 2, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  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
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-05. Correction verified 2022-04-08.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 4, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  There is no documentation showing that health inspection was complete.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-18. Correction verified 2022-01-04.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 19, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  There is no documentation showing that health inspection was complete.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2022-01-04.
HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Academy of Little Scholars, 8802 W MONTGOMERY RD, Houston, TX 77088-5930 (operation ID 154670, operation number 535288), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.