Vanguard Academy

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 5, 2018

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 9720 TOWN PARK DR STE 200, HOUSTON, TX 77036 2334
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: June 5, 2018
Operation number: 1664295
Licensed capacity: 102 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,115
Citations recorded	44
Record covers	July 20, 2022 – June 12, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	6
Medium High	22
Medium	12
Medium Low	4

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJune 12, 20265 citations recorded5 of 700 standards cited at this visit

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers ServicedRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on June 26, 2026.

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedRisk level: Medium High

There was grass growing in the loosefill mulch in the outdoor play area.

Correction verified by the state on June 26, 2026.

746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accidentRisk level: Medium High

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

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on June 26, 2026.

746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitRisk level: Medium

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionJune 17, 20251 citation recorded1 of 572 standards cited at this visit

746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance RecordsRisk level: Medium

Operation did not have a current grounds and maintenance checklist.

Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2025.

InspectionSeptember 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 5, 20243 citations recorded3 of 6 standards cited at this visit

746.909 - Access to Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

Personel files were not available during the unannnouced monitoring inspection.

Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2024.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2024.

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedRisk level: Medium High

Two employees do not have face to face training in CPR.

Correction verified by the state on August 21, 2024.

InspectionJune 21, 20249 citations recorded9 of 555 standards cited at this visit

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High

Child with a diagnosed food allergy (beef) did not have a plan on file.

Correction verified by the state on August 5, 2024.

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High

Loosefill in outdoor play area not maintained, The underliner was showing in spots and grass was growing in the loosefill.

Correction verified by the state on July 5, 2024.

746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High

Standing water was observed in outdoor play area, within overturned play structures.

Correction verified by the state on July 5, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High

Cribs were observed to have loose fitting sheets on mattresses.

Correction verified by the state on July 5, 2024.

746.909 - Access to Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

Directors employee file was not available for inspection.

Correction verified by the state on August 5, 2024.

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedRisk level: Medium High

Two employees do not have face to face training in CPR.

Correction verified by the state on August 5, 2024.

746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy PlansRisk level: Medium High

List of children with allergies was not observed to be posted in kitchen.

Correction verified by the state on August 5, 2024.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 5, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No OverlapRisk level: Medium High

The use zone for the toddler play structure was overlapping the use zone for the older children play structure.

Correction verified by the state on August 5, 2024.

InspectionNovember 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 19, 20233 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit

745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current listRisk level: Medium

The employee list has not been validated within the last 3 months.

Correction verified by the state on October 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training CupsRisk level: Medium

Children were observed sleeping with bottles during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 9, 2023Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 26, 20234 citations recorded4 of 805 standards cited at this visit

746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All RecordsRisk level: Medium

Person left in charge by the director, did not have access to provide needed documentations for licensing to review.

Correction verified by the state on August 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

2 out of 5 caregivers files reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training for licensing to review.

Correction verified by the state on July 13, 2023.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

The outside fence along the route the children take to the playground was broken with sharp pieces of the fence sticking out.

Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJune 26, 20231 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on September 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 24, 20231 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on SidesRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on June 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 11, 20233 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to SleepRisk level: Medium

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

AssessmentJanuary 27, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

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.

Correction verified by the state on January 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 28, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 8, 202210 citations recorded10 of 10 standards cited at this visit

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last nameRisk level: Medium Low

During Inspection current list of employees not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2022.

746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and RulesRisk level: Medium High

During the inception the spaces for infants, toddles, Pre-k, and Schoolers did not have the required activities.

Correction verified by the state on December 28, 2022.

746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children SafeRisk level: Medium

During Inspection Keeping Children Safe poster not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2022.

746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagramRisk level: Medium High

During Inspection evacuation and relocation diagram poster not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

Fire inspection was not avaiable for review during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 23, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Sanation Inspection was not avaiable for review during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 28, 2022.

746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone NumbersRisk level: Medium Low

During Inspection required phone numbers not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2022.

746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care centerRisk level: Medium

During Inspection activity plan not available for review for each group.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

During the inspection bugs were observed through-out operation.

Correction verified by the state on December 28, 2022.

746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification PosterRisk level: Medium Low

During Inspection parent notification poster not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on December 28, 2022.

InspectionAugust 31, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJuly 20, 20222 citations recorded2 of 439 standards cited at this visit

746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance RecordsRisk level: Medium

Playground maintenance checklist was not available for review. Note : corrected. The assistant director had the list and checked the building at inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.