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Texas HHSC records list 9 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated June 8, 2026.
The same records list 9 cited deficiencies dated December 13, 2023 to October 22, 2024 (HHSC risk levels: 6 High, 2 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 9 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 9 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 9 cited deficiencies for Vanguard Academy Katy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (6 High, 2 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Records list 9 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-08.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 6 |
| Medium High | 2 |
| Medium | 1 |
| 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.
2024-10-22 · 746.501(a)(24) · High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The emergency preparedness plan did not include the following procedures: Communication How staff will evacuate and relocate with essential documentation. How staff will continue to care for children until each child has been released. How the operation will reunify the children…
Correction date recorded: 2024-10-25
2024-08-09 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
Correction date recorded: 2024-08-09
2024-07-30 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
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.
Correction date recorded: 2024-07-30
2024-10-22 · 746.501(a)(24) · High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-25. Correction verified: 2024-10-31.
The emergency preparedness plan did not include the following procedures: Communication How staff will evacuate and relocate with essential documentation. How staff will continue to care for children until each child has been released. How the operation will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.
2024-08-09 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-09. Correction verified: 2024-08-20.
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.
2024-07-30 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-30. Correction verified: 2024-08-09.
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.
2024-07-18 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-18. Correction verified: 2024-07-30.
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.
2024-07-11 · 746.303(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Change in Director
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-23. Correction verified: 2024-07-30.
The operation has not reported a qualifed center director within the required timeframe.
2024-07-11 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-11. Correction verified: 2024-07-18.
A child was observed leaving the classroom without being accompanied by a caregiver.
2024-07-11 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-11. Correction verified: 2024-07-18.
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.
2023-12-13 · 746.1111 · Medium
Education Outside of U.S.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-10. Correction verified: 2023-12-14.
2 out of 8 staff files evalauted did not contain proof of education that has been translated into english.
2023-12-13 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-12. Correction verified: 2024-01-12.
There is no loose fill surfacing material installed to the outside play area.
2023-04-26 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-26. Correction verified: 2023-04-26.
A caregiver with a pending background check was present in the Toddler 2 classroom and had access to children in care.
2023-01-06 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-20.
The Director does not have current first aid training. The training expired on 8/2022.
2023-01-06 · 746.5617(a)(6) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-13. Correction verified: 2023-01-13.
The transportation vehicle used to transport children to and from school does to not have a first aid kit.
2023-01-06 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-16. Correction verified: 2023-01-13.
A caregivers record reviewed is missing 12 annual training hours. Another caregivers record reviewed is missing 11 annual training hours.
2023-01-06 · 746.5625(a) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-20.
The transportation vehicle used to transport the children to and from school does not have a child safety alarm installed.
2023-01-06 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-01-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-01-06 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-20.
The Director does not have current cpr training. The training expired on 8/2022.
2023-01-06 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-13. Correction verified: 2023-01-13.
The transportation vehicle that is used to transport the children to and from school does not have a fire extinguisher.
2023-01-06 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-16. Correction verified: 2023-01-13.
The Director has not completed 30 annual training hours.
2022-12-28 · 746.1203(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-28. Correction verified: 2023-01-06.
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.
2022-12-28 · 746.631(a) · Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-12-28. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-11-17 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-22. Correction verified: 2022-12-28.
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.
2022-11-17 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-22. Correction verified: 2022-12-28.
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.
2022-06-02 · 746.5202(4) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-06. Correction verified: 2022-06-07.
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.
2022-05-25 · 746.1301(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-08. Correction verified: 2022-05-26.
Three of four staff files reviewed are missing completion of orientation training.
2022-05-25 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-27. Correction verified: 2022-05-26.
A child's record was missing the emergency contact information from their admission form.
2022-05-25 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-27. Correction verified: 2022-05-26.
Two infants who are not ready for table food does not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets.
2022-05-25 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-06. Correction verified: 2022-06-02.
The operation failed to provided documentation of the 2021 emergency practices form by compliance date of 5/27/2022.
2022-05-25 · 746.5202(4) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-27. Correction verified: 2022-06-02.
The emergency preparedness plan does not have how staff will continue to care for the children during an emergency.
2022-05-25 · 746.3505(e) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-25. Correction verified: 2022-06-02.
A caregiver in the infant room did not sanitize the diaper changing table after changing a child's diaper.
2022-05-25 · 746.3421(a) · Medium High
Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-25. Correction verified: 2022-06-02.
A caregiver in the infant room did not wash a child's hands after changing the child's diaper.
2022-05-25 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-08. Correction verified: 2022-05-26.
Two of four staff files reviewed were missing an affidavit from their files.
2022-04-04 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-26. Correction verified: 2022-05-05.
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.
2022-04-04 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-26. Correction verified: 2022-05-05.
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.
2022-04-04 · 746.701(5) · Medium
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-26. Correction verified: 2022-05-05.
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.
2022-02-26 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-16. Correction verified: 2022-03-18.
A caregiver was allowed to transport children without having the required First Aid training.
2022-02-26 · 746.5607(b) · Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-28. Correction verified: 2022-03-14.
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.
2022-02-26 · 746.1301(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-16. Correction verified: 2022-03-18.
The operation allowed a driver to transport children prior to him completing the required two hours of transportation training.
2022-02-26 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-16. Correction verified: 2022-03-18.
A caregiver was allowed to transport children without having the required CPR training.
2022-02-26 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-28. Correction verified: 2022-03-14.
Eight of the children in care was transported without emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms being in the transportation binder.
2022-02-26 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-28. Correction verified: 2022-03-14.
The operation allowed a caregiver to transport children in care before submitting and receiving an eligible background check.
2022-02-26 · 746.5617(a)(4) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-28. Correction verified: 2022-03-14.
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.
2021-11-22 · 746.5103 · Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-06. Correction verified: 2021-12-13.
The operation did not have for review a current fire inspection.
2021-11-22 · 746.5205(2) · Medium High
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-02. Correction verified: 2021-12-13.
The operation have not conducted any Sheltering drills for severe weather for the year.
2021-11-22 · 746.5617(a)(1) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-11-29.
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.
2021-11-22 · 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: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-22. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2021-11-22 · 746.401(2) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-22. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2021-11-22 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-22. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation did no have for review the annual CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) certification. Note: This was corrected when the director printed and posted the certification.
2021-11-22 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-06. Correction verified: 2021-12-13.
Inside the schoolers classroom there is 1 missing ceiling tile, 1 torn ceiling tile with partial water damage.
2021-11-22 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-11-29.
All of the operations fire drills for 2021 is more than 3 minutes.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1366022
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.