Smart Kids University in Katy, TX

Smart Kids University is leasing a 2,500-square-foot suite within Castle Rock Plaza LLC at 20314 Franz Rd Suite 180 in Katy, Texas. The project involves an interior tenant build-out for a school, with an estimated cost of $100,000. This renovation is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as a Renovation/Alteration project in Harris County.

The design firm of record is Pear Studio LLC, which also manages other commercial projects in the region. The filing indicates a scheduled construction window of 80 days, starting in August 2024. This timeline is close to the county median of 92 days for similar renovation filings in Harris County. The estimated cost per square foot is $40, which is below the county median of $80 for this type of work.

Project Status and Record

TDLR completed plan review in August 2024, and the filing listed an October 2024 completion date. However, the public record has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.

Pear Studio LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $2,615,910, including work in Conroe, Sugar Land, and Houston. Nearby registered projects in the Katy area include the Shops at Towne Center and Harris County ESD 48 Administration Building, both listed as renovation or alteration projects. The ZIP code 77449 has a population of about 123,042, with a median household income of $85,934 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates.

Third-party social media presence suggests the business focuses on STEM, AI, robotics, and leadership programs. An Instagram post by smart_kids_university describes preparing students for the AI era, while a Facebook post by smartkidsuniversityclasses mentions after-school programs in creativity and leadership. These descriptions are provided by the business and are not part of the TDLR construction record.