Vanguard Academy

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Houston / Harris / 77036
Street address: 9720 Town Park Dr Ste 200
Phone: (281) 530-9895
Capacity: 102
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:30 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: June 5, 2018
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Plain-English summary of cited deficiencies

State records list 21 cited deficiencies dated October 19, 2023 to June 12, 2026 (4 High, 11 Medium High, 6 Medium risk). Correction status: 2 corrected at inspection, 19 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

High risk · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions (746.5625(b))
Cited June 12, 2026 (correction date recorded: June 26, 2026; correction verified June 26, 2026).
What the record describes: The electronic child safety alarm did not work during the inspection and could not be properly demonstrated.
High risk · Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance (746.1003(1))
Cited August 5, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 26, 2024; correction verified September 11, 2024); June 21, 2024 (correction date recorded: July 15, 2024; correction verified August 5, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Staff records were missing current training on SIDS, abuse and neglect, hazardous materials, and allergens.
High risk · Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children (746.3701(9))
Cited June 21, 2024 (correction date recorded: June 28, 2024; correction verified July 5, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Standing water was observed inside overturned play structures in the outdoor play area.
Medium High risk · Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident (746.5607(b))
Cited June 12, 2026 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Two booster seats in the transport vehicle had been expired since 2015.
Medium High risk · Fire Extinguishers Serviced (746.5307(b))
Cited June 12, 2026 (correction date recorded: June 26, 2026; correction verified June 26, 2026).
What the record describes: The fire extinguisher in the transport vehicle had not been serviced since September 2023.
Medium High risk · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired (746.4751(c))
Cited June 12, 2026 (correction date recorded: June 26, 2026; correction verified June 26, 2026).
What the record describes: Grass was growing in the loose-fill mulch in the outdoor play area.
Medium High risk · CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based (746.1315(b)(1))
Cited August 5, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 26, 2024; correction verified August 21, 2024); June 21, 2024 (correction date recorded: July 9, 2024; correction verified August 5, 2024).
What the record describes: Two employees did not have face-to-face CPR training.
Medium High risk · Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional (746.3819)
Cited June 21, 2024 (correction date recorded: July 2, 2024; correction verified August 5, 2024).
What the record describes: A child with a diagnosed beef allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
Medium High risk · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained (746.4907(d))
Cited June 21, 2024 (correction date recorded: July 9, 2024; correction verified July 5, 2024).
What the record describes: The loose-fill material in the outdoor play area was not maintained. The liner underneath was showing in spots, and grass was growing in the material.
Medium High risk · Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap (746.4805(d))
Cited June 21, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 5, 2024; correction verified August 5, 2024).
What the record describes: The use zone around the toddler play structure overlapped with the use zone around the older children's play structure.
Medium High risk · Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans (746.403(b))
Cited June 21, 2024 (correction date recorded: June 21, 2024; correction verified August 5, 2024).
What the record describes: A list of children with allergies was not observed posted in the kitchen.
Medium High risk · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets (746.2409(a)(2))
Cited June 21, 2024 (correction date recorded: June 28, 2024; correction verified July 5, 2024).
What the record describes: Crib mattresses had loose-fitting sheets.
Medium High risk · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age (746.1605(1))
Cited October 19, 2023 (correction date recorded: October 30, 2023; correction verified November 3, 2023; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A 12-month-old child was in the toddler room, where the oldest child was over 3 years old.
Medium risk · First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit (746.4003(a))
Cited June 12, 2026 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: The vehicle's first aid kit was missing a thermometer, and the daycare's first aid kit was missing a first aid guide.
Medium risk · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records (746.801(8))
Cited June 17, 2025 (correction date recorded: June 24, 2025; correction verified July 8, 2025).
What the record describes: The operation did not have a current grounds and maintenance checklist.
Medium risk · Access to Personnel Records (746.909)
Cited August 5, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 26, 2024; correction verified September 11, 2024); June 21, 2024 (correction date recorded: June 28, 2024; correction verified August 5, 2024).
What the record describes: Personnel records were not available for inspection.
Medium risk · Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list (745.651(2)(A))
Cited October 19, 2023 (correction date recorded: October 30, 2023; correction verified October 23, 2023; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The employee list had not been validated within the last 3 months.
Medium risk · Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups (746.2505(4)(C))
Cited October 19, 2023 (correction date recorded: October 30, 2023; correction verified November 3, 2023; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Children were observed sleeping with bottles during the inspection.

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Summary of the record

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 21 cited deficiencies for Vanguard Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 11 Medium High, 6 Medium).

Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-12.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	4
Medium High	11
Medium	6
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-06-12 · 746.5607(b) · Medium High

Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

There were two booster seats in the transport that have been expired since 2015. NOTE: These were removed during visit.

Corrected at inspection

2026-06-12 · 746.5625(b) · High

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

Electronic Safety Alarm did not function at the time of the inspection and could not be properly demonstrated.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-26

2026-06-12 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High

Fire Extinguishers Serviced

Fire extinguisher had not been service in the transport vehicle since 9/2023.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-26

Full citation history from HHSC (44)

2026-06-12 · 746.4003(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-06-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2026-06-12 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-26. Correction verified: 2026-06-26.
There was grass growing in the loosefill mulch in the outdoor play area.
2026-06-12 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-26. Correction verified: 2026-06-26.
Fire extinguisher had not been service in the transport vehicle since 9/2023.
2026-06-12 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-26. Correction verified: 2026-06-26.
Electronic Safety Alarm did not function at the time of the inspection and could not be properly demonstrated.
2026-06-12 · 746.5607(b) · Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-06-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There were two booster seats in the transport that have been expired since 2015. NOTE: These were removed during visit.
2025-06-17 · 746.801(8) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-24. Correction verified: 2025-07-08.
Operation did not have a current grounds and maintenance checklist.
2024-08-05 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-26. Correction verified: 2024-08-21.
Two employees do not have face to face training in CPR.
2024-08-05 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-26. Correction verified: 2024-09-11.
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.
2024-08-05 · 746.909 · Medium
Access to Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-26. Correction verified: 2024-09-11.
Personel files were not available during the unannnouced monitoring inspection.
2024-06-21 · 746.4805(d) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-05. Correction verified: 2024-08-05.
The use zone for the toddler play structure was overlapping the use zone for the older children play structure.
2024-06-21 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-09. Correction verified: 2024-08-05.
Two employees do not have face to face training in CPR.
2024-06-21 · 746.403(b) · Medium High
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-21. Correction verified: 2024-08-05.
List of children with allergies was not observed to be posted in kitchen.
2024-06-21 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-02. Correction verified: 2024-08-05.
Child with a diagnosed food allergy (beef) did not have a plan on file.
2024-06-21 · 746.3701(9) · High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-28. Correction verified: 2024-07-05.
Standing water was observed in outdoor play area, within overturned play structures.
2024-06-21 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-15. Correction verified: 2024-08-05.
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.
2024-06-21 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-09. Correction verified: 2024-07-05.
Loosefill in outdoor play area not maintained, The underliner was showing in spots and grass was growing in the loosefill.
2024-06-21 · 746.909 · Medium
Access to Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-28. Correction verified: 2024-08-05.
Directors employee file was not available for inspection.
2024-06-21 · 746.2409(a)(2) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-28. Correction verified: 2024-07-05.
Cribs were observed to have loose fitting sheets on mattresses.
2023-10-19 · 746.2505(4)(C) · Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-30. Correction verified: 2023-11-03.
Children were observed sleeping with bottles during the inspection.
2023-10-19 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-30. Correction verified: 2023-11-03.
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.
2023-10-19 · 745.651(2)(A) · Medium
Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-30. Correction verified: 2023-10-23.
The employee list has not been validated within the last 3 months.
2023-10-09 · 746.305(a)(2) · Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-19. Correction verified: 2023-11-03.
The operation emailed an incident to Child Care Regulation and it was not called in to the local office until October 9th, 2023. Emails are not an acceptable method of reporting incidents to CCR.
2023-06-26 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-10. Correction verified: 2023-07-07.
The outside fence along the route the children take to the playground was broken with sharp pieces of the fence sticking out.
2023-06-26 · 746.1013(a)(3) · Medium
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-03. Correction verified: 2023-08-07.
Person left in charge by the director, did not have access to provide needed documentations for licensing to review.
2023-06-26 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-03. Correction verified: 2023-07-13.
2 out of 5 caregivers files reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training for licensing to review.
2023-06-26 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-03. Correction verified: 2023-08-07.
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.
2023-06-26 · 746.305(a)(3) · Medium High
AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-22. Correction verified: 2023-09-01.
Based upon the information obtained, the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe for a child who had a seizure while in care and was taken to the hospital.
2023-04-24 · 746.4805(a) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-05. Correction verified: 2023-06-07.
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.
2023-04-11 · 746.2905(1) · Medium
Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-04-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-04-11 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-11. Correction verified: 2023-04-24.
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.
2023-04-11 · 746.3505(f) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-04-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-01-27 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-30. Correction verified: 2023-01-27.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15, 2023 as required.
2022-12-08 · 746.401(7) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-22. Correction verified: 2022-12-28.
During Inspection parent notification poster not available for review.
2022-12-08 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-22. Correction verified: 2022-12-23.
Fire inspection was not avaiable for review during inspection.
2022-12-08 · 746.401(4) · Medium High
Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-22. Correction verified: 2022-12-22.
During Inspection evacuation and relocation diagram poster not available for review.
2022-12-08 · 746.401(3) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-22. Correction verified: 2022-12-22.
During Inspection Keeping Children Safe poster not available for review.
2022-12-08 · 746.401(9) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-22. Correction verified: 2022-12-22.
During Inspection current list of employees not available for review.
2022-12-08 · 746.201(9) · Medium High
Complying with Laws and Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-22. Correction verified: 2022-12-28.
During the inception the spaces for infants, toddles, Pre-k, and Schoolers did not have the required activities.
2022-12-08 · 746.401(5) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-22. Correction verified: 2022-12-22.
During Inspection activity plan not available for review for each group.
2022-12-08 · 746.401(8) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-22. Correction verified: 2022-12-22.
During Inspection required phone numbers not available for review.
2022-12-08 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-22. Correction verified: 2022-12-28.
Sanation Inspection was not avaiable for review during inspection.
2022-12-08 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-22. Correction verified: 2022-12-28.
During the inspection bugs were observed through-out operation.
2022-07-20 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-03. Correction verified: 2022-08-04.
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.
2022-07-20 · 746.801(8) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-07-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Playground maintenance checklist was not available for review. Note : corrected. The assistant director had the list and checked the building at inspection.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1292702

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.