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Vanguard Academy
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 9720 TOWN PARK DR STE 200, Houston, TX 77036
County: Harris County
Phone: (281) 530-9895
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 102 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1664295
Permit: Full Permit, issued June 5, 2018
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1664295 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 5 inspections
- 18 citations from these visits (risk level: High 4, Medium High 10, Medium 4)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from July 20, 2022 to June 12, 2026, newest first: 17 visits and 44 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
June 12, 2026 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 26, 2026 · Correction verified: June 26, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Fire extinguisher had not been service in the transport vehicle since 9/2023.
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
First Aid kit in vehicle was missing thermometer. First Aide kit in daycare missing first aid guide. NOTE: Director restocked the first aid kits appropriately during visit.
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were two booster seats in the transport that have been expired since 2015. NOTE: These were removed during visit.
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 26, 2026 · Correction verified: June 26, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was grass growing in the loosefill mulch in the outdoor play area.
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 26, 2026 · Correction verified: June 26, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
June 17, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 24, 2025 · Correction verified: July 8, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation did not have a current grounds and maintenance checklist.
September 11, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 5, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 26, 2024 · Correction verified: September 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Director has failed to ensure that staff has maintained proper Health and Safety trianing. Records reviewed were missing current training in the following topics, SIDS, abuse and neglect, Haz.Mat., Allergens.
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 26, 2024 · Correction verified: September 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Personel files were not available during the unannnouced monitoring inspection.
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 26, 2024 · Correction verified: August 21, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two employees do not have face to face training in CPR.
June 21, 2024 · Inspection · 9 citations
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 15, 2024 · Correction verified: August 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Director has failed to ensure that staff has maintained proper Health and Safety trianing. Records reviewed were missing current training in the following topics, Building premises, SIDS, abuse and neglect, Haz.Mat., Allergens.
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 9, 2024 · Correction verified: July 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Loosefill in outdoor play area not maintained, The underliner was showing in spots and grass was growing in the loosefill.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 2, 2024 · Correction verified: August 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Child with a diagnosed food allergy (beef) did not have a plan on file.
746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 5, 2024 · Correction verified: August 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The use zone for the toddler play structure was overlapping the use zone for the older children play structure.
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 28, 2024 · Correction verified: August 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Directors employee file was not available for inspection.
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 9, 2024 · Correction verified: August 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two employees do not have face to face training in CPR.
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 21, 2024 · Correction verified: August 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
List of children with allergies was not observed to be posted in kitchen.
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 28, 2024 · Correction verified: July 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Standing water was observed in outdoor play area, within overturned play structures.
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 28, 2024 · Correction verified: July 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Cribs were observed to have loose fitting sheets on mattresses.
November 3, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 19, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 30, 2023 · Correction verified: October 23, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The employee list has not been validated within the last 3 months.
746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 30, 2023 · Correction verified: November 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children were observed sleeping with bottles during the inspection.
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 30, 2023 · Correction verified: November 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 12 month old child was in the toddler room where the oldest child in the room was over 3 years old. Note: The provider moved the 12 month old to the infant room during the inspection.
October 9, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 19, 2023 · Correction verified: November 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
June 26, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 22, 2023 · Correction verified: September 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
June 26, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 3, 2023 · Correction verified: August 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Person left in charge by the director, did not have access to provide needed documentations for licensing to review.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 3, 2023 · Correction verified: July 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 out of 5 caregivers files reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training for licensing to review.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 3, 2023 · Correction verified: August 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
5 out of 6 children's records reviewed did not have an emergency contact information available besides parents. There was not a form available to review that stated the 5 out of 6 parents chose not to designate anyone else for emergency contact.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 10, 2023 · Correction verified: July 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The outside fence along the route the children take to the playground was broken with sharp pieces of the fence sticking out.
April 24, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 5, 2023 · Correction verified: June 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The use zone on the side of the green slide does not extend a minimum of 6 feet. It located right next to a black gate. An additional 5 feet is needed.
April 11, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A trash can in the toddler room contained dirty diapers that were not sealed in a plastic bag or covered by any lid or top to the trash can. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the provider covered the trash with the lid.
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child's head was covered with a pillow in the toddler classroom during the inspection. Note: The provider removed the pillow at the inspection.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 11, 2023 · Correction verified: April 24, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver stated there were 15 children in care during the inspection. When counting the number of children in the classroom there were actually 17 children. Note: Discussed with the provider at the inspection that all caregivers must know the number of children they are responsible for at all times.
January 27, 2023 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 30, 2023 · Correction verified: January 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
December 28, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
December 8, 2022 · Inspection · 10 citations
746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 22, 2022 · Correction verified: December 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 22, 2022 · Correction verified: December 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Fire inspection was not avaiable for review during inspection.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 22, 2022 · Correction verified: December 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Sanation Inspection was not avaiable for review during inspection.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 22, 2022 · Correction verified: December 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection bugs were observed through-out operation.
746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: December 22, 2022 · Correction verified: December 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During Inspection required phone numbers not available for review.
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 22, 2022 · Correction verified: December 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During Inspection evacuation and relocation diagram poster not available for review.
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 22, 2022 · Correction verified: December 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During Inspection activity plan not available for review for each group.
746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: December 22, 2022 · Correction verified: December 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During Inspection parent notification poster not available for review.
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 22, 2022 · Correction verified: December 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inception the spaces for infants, toddles, Pre-k, and Schoolers did not have the required activities.
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: December 22, 2022 · Correction verified: December 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During Inspection current list of employees not available for review.
August 31, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 20, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Playground maintenance checklist was not available for review. Note : corrected. The assistant director had the list and checked the building at inspection.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 3, 2022 · Correction verified: August 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
1/The grass was high for outdoor activities. 2/The ground in the playground was uneven posing tripping hazards. 3/The wooden deck on the playground was uneven posing tripping hazards. 4/Some tree branches were accessible to children while outdoor activities. Pictures taken.
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