Katy Little Scholars Montessori
4623 CAPELLA RIVIERA DR, Katy, TX 77493 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Priti Mehta
- Phone
- (832) 768-0741
- Regulated since
- Dec 27, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1452076 · number 1778738
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There were 12 children napping at arrival. The ages of the children were 1-23 months, 4-2 years old, 4-3years old, 3-4 years old. A 5 year old school age child arrived which brought the total of children in care to 13 children.
HHSC 747.207(10) — AP Never exceed capacity of the home
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-09. Correction verified 2025-12-19.
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Other
The first aid kit lacked the first aid guide, adhesive tape, and gauze.
HHSC 747.3803(a) — First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-16. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Safety & premises
The permanent play structure had loose screws and exposed nails. There was a section on the top platform that was missing the barrier.
HHSC 747.4407(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-16. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Records & paperwork
One child's record did not have the vision and hearing screening on file.
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2025-12-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver present at the operation and counted in the child caregiver ratio did not have an Eligible background check. A caregiver who has been present at the operation and counted in the child caregiver ratio did not have an Eligible background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have records for review for two children present in care.
HHSC 747.601(c) — Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-20. Correction verified 2023-09-25.
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Safety & premises
Four children enrolled in care did not have all off the required admissions information. The following information was missing: No emergency contact address information No authorize alternate pick up person Permission for transportation No physician or emergency-care facility info No Authorization to obtain emergency medical care & and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
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Illness & medication
Three children in care did not have immunization records.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-20. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have updated admissions information on children in care.
HHSC 747.609(b) — Update Admission Information - Parent Sign and Date
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-09-20. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
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Other
Three children in care did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have for review current documentations of safety drills. No fire drills were conducted for the months of July and August. No smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher were check for the months of July and August.
HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-20. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have for review personnel records for two caregivers. The following documents was missing: No proof of education No ID No date of hire No affidavit
HHSC 747.901 — Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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