Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77072
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Little Scholars for 4 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 7 routine inspections and 1 other visit (investigations or paperwork reviews); 0 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.4003 (2 times, most recently Dec 28, 2023).
The state lists Little Scholars as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:00 AM to 08:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, Transportation to/from School. Program type: Child Care Program.
Of the 4 violations at Little Scholars, 0 fall under rules Texas weights High and 2 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
| Weight | Violations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| High | 0 | 0% |
| Medium High | 2 | 50% |
| Medium | 2 | 50% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Little Scholars had 4 violations in five years, fewer than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 0.4 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
1 rule was cited more than once at Little Scholars in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 746.4003 Medium | 2 | Each first-aid kit must hold a first-aid guide, adhesive tape, antiseptic, adhesive bandages, scissors, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, and waterproof disposable gloves. None of the supplies may be expired. Official rule text Most recent: Dec 28, 2023 · first: Dec 28, 2023 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
8 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | Inspection | 762 | None |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Inspection | 770 | None |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Inspection | 675 | None |
| Jan 3, 2024 | Inspection | 696 | None |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Inspection | 3 | 2 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Investigation (self-report) | 7 | 1 |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Inspection | 550 | 1 |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Inspection | 638 | None |
One rule cited at Little Scholars changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium · Dec 28, 2023 · Inspection
The first aid kit in Van 4 contained expired alcohol wipes. Note: The provider replaced the first aid kit with a new one including new alcohol wipes during inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Dec 28, 2023 · Inspection
The first aid kit in Van 4 did not contain a thermometer. Note: The provider replaced the first aid kit in the van with a new one including a thermometer.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Dec 19, 2023 · Investigation (report)
Based upon the information obtained, the operation allowed a 7-year-old child to ride in the front seat of a vehicle while transporting the child.
In plain English: Each child being transported must be secured in a car seat, booster seat, vest, harness, or seat belt that fits the child's age, height, and weight, meets federal crash-test standards, is installed per the maker's instructions, and has not expired, been damaged, or been in an accident. Children 12 and younger may not ride in the front seat. Official rule text
Medium High · Jan 18, 2023 · Inspection
There were some sharp/rough edges on the playground equipment accessible to children while outdoor activities. Pictures taken.
In plain English: All areas children can reach must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
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This page reports the state’s records for Little Scholars; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).