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Vanguard Academy Katy
A licensed child care center in Katy, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 21950 KINGSLAND BLVD, Katy, TX 77450
County: Harris County
Phone: (346) 257-4770
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 116 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1714383
Permit: Full Permit, issued May 11, 2021
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.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 9 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 9 citations from these visits (risk level: High 6, Medium High 2, Medium 1)
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 November 22, 2021 to June 8, 2026, newest first: 23 visits and 49 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 8, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 28, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 22, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2024 · Correction verified: October 31, 2024 · 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.
August 20, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 9, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 9, 2024 · Correction verified: August 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection, A caregiver was observed in the classroom with direct access to children.The operation has not recieved an eligibility notification from CBCU stating they can be present. The caregiver did leave the operation during the inspection.
July 30, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 30, 2024 · Correction verified: August 9, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not know the number of children present in the classroom. The caregiver stated there was only 8 children in the classroom and there was 9 children present.
July 18, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 18, 2024 · Correction verified: July 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not know the number of children present in the classroom. The caregiver stated there was only 14 children and there was 16 children present.
July 11, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 11, 2024 · Correction verified: July 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child was observed leaving the classroom without being accompanied by a caregiver.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 11, 2024 · Correction verified: July 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not know the number of children present in the classroom. The caregiver stated there was 10 children and there was only 8 children present.
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 23, 2024 · Correction verified: July 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has not reported a qualifed center director within the required timeframe.
June 28, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
December 13, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 10, 2024 · Correction verified: December 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 out of 8 staff files evalauted did not contain proof of education that has been translated into english.
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2024 · Correction verified: January 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is no loose fill surfacing material installed to the outside play area.
April 26, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 26, 2023 · Correction verified: April 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver with a pending background check was present in the Toddler 2 classroom and had access to children in care.
January 6, 2023 · Inspection · 8 citations
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has not certified annually the recall item list. Date of last certification was on 11/21/2021. Note: Correction was made during the inspection.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 20, 2023 · Correction verified: January 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The Director does not have current cpr training. The training expired on 8/2022.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 20, 2023 · Correction verified: January 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The Director does not have current first aid training. The training expired on 8/2022.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 16, 2023 · Correction verified: January 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregivers record reviewed is missing 12 annual training hours. Another caregivers record reviewed is missing 11 annual training hours.
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 13, 2023 · Correction verified: January 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The transportation vehicle that is used to transport the children to and from school does not have a fire extinguisher.
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 20, 2023 · Correction verified: January 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The transportation vehicle used to transport the children to and from school does not have a child safety alarm installed.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 16, 2023 · Correction verified: January 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The Director has not completed 30 annual training hours.
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 13, 2023 · Correction verified: January 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The transportation vehicle used to transport children to and from school does to not have a first aid kit.
December 28, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 28, 2022 · Correction verified: January 6, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A cargiver responsible for 4 children between the ages of 4y and 7y did not state the correct number of children currently present in the classroom. The caregiver stated there were 5 children currently present when asked.
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver responsible for a group of 7 children between the ages of 3y and 4y did not have 1 child signed in on the attendance sheet. A caregiver responsible for a group of 9 children between the ages of 2y and 3y did not have 4 children signed in on the attendance sheet. A caregiver responsible for a group of 5 children age 1 years old did not sign 1 child out on the attendance sheet. The child had transitioned to another classroom for the day. A caregiver responsible for a group of 4 children between the ages of 4y and 7y did not have 4 children signed in on the attendance sheet. Note: All caregivers signed the children in on the attendance sheets during the inspection.
November 17, 2022 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 22, 2022 · Correction verified: December 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During this investigation, it was determined the operation failed to report a situation that placed a child at risk. A two-year old child was left unsupervised on the operation's playground.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 22, 2022 · Correction verified: December 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not maintain supervision when a two-year-old child was left outside on the operation's playground. The child was found by another caregiver which brought the child to their classroom and to inform the teachers the child was left alone on the playground.
June 2, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 6, 2022 · Correction verified: June 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The emergency preparedness plan does not have how staff will continue to care for the children during an emergency. During the follow-up inspection conducted, corrections had not been made.
May 25, 2022 · Inspection · 8 citations
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 25, 2022 · Correction verified: June 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver in the infant room did not sanitize the diaper changing table after changing a child's diaper.
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 8, 2022 · Correction verified: May 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three of four staff files reviewed are missing completion of orientation training.
746.3421(a) - Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 25, 2022 · Correction verified: June 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver in the infant room did not wash a child's hands after changing the child's diaper.
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2022 · Correction verified: June 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The emergency preparedness plan does not have how staff will continue to care for the children during an emergency.
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 6, 2022 · Correction verified: June 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation failed to provided documentation of the 2021 emergency practices form by compliance date of 5/27/2022.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2022 · Correction verified: May 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two infants who are not ready for table food does not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2022 · Correction verified: May 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child's record was missing the emergency contact information from their admission form.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: June 8, 2022 · Correction verified: May 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two of four staff files reviewed were missing an affidavit from their files.
May 5, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 13, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 4, 2022 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 26, 2022 · Correction verified: May 5, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest the operation did not report the incident of a child exiting an outdoor playground gate that placed the child at risk of serious harm and danger, no later than two days after incident occurring.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 26, 2022 · Correction verified: May 5, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest the operation did not put specific measures in place for a child that the operation was aware needed more supervision than usual, to prevent a child from being at risk of harm or danger.
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 26, 2022 · Correction verified: May 5, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the operation did not complete an incident report regarding them preventing a child from leaving out a gate on their outside playground without permission or supervision from a caregiver.
March 14, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
February 28, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
February 26, 2022 · Investigation · 7 citations
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 16, 2022 · Correction verified: March 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation allowed a driver to transport children prior to him completing the required two hours of transportation training.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 16, 2022 · Correction verified: March 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was allowed to transport children without having the required CPR training.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 16, 2022 · Correction verified: March 18, 2022 · 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.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2022 · Correction verified: March 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation allowed a caregiver to transport children in care before submitting and receiving an eligible background check.
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2022 · Correction verified: March 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four of the children in care was transported without parent s names, parent's telephone numbers, emergency telephone numbers for them in the transportation binder.
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2022 · Correction verified: March 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest a child was not securely restrained in a safety belt while being transported by the operation.
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2022 · Correction verified: March 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Eight of the children in care was transported without emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms being in the transportation binder.
November 22, 2021 · Inspection · 8 citations
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 · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation did not have posted a current employee list. Note: This was corrected when the director printed and posted a copy of the current employee list.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · 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.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 6, 2021 · Correction verified: December 13, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Inside the schoolers classroom there is 1 missing ceiling tile, 1 torn ceiling tile with partial water damage.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 29, 2021 · Correction verified: November 29, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
All of the operations fire drills for 2021 is more than 3 minutes.
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have the most recent licensing inspection posted. Note: This was corrected when the director printed and posted a copy of the most recent licensing inspection.
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 6, 2021 · Correction verified: December 13, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have for review a current fire inspection.
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 29, 2021 · Correction verified: November 29, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have in the transportation binder emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms and the parent's names for each child being transported.
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 2, 2021 · Correction verified: December 13, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation have not conducted any Sheltering drills for severe weather for the year.
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All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.