Vanguard Academy Katy

Licensed Center in KATY, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 11, 2021

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 21950 KINGSLAND BLVD, KATY, TX 77450 2428
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 11, 2021
Operation number: 1714383
Licensed capacity: 116 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	19
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	4
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,644
Citations recorded	49
Record covers	November 22, 2021 – June 8, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	19
Medium High	19
Medium	9
Medium Low	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJune 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 769 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionOctober 22, 20241 citation recorded1 of 497 standards cited at this visit

746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness PlansRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on October 31, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 9, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on August 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 30, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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

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 verified by the state on August 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 18, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

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

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.

Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 11, 20243 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

A child was observed leaving the classroom without being accompanied by a caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in DirectorRisk level: Medium High

The operation has not reported a qualifed center director within the required timeframe.

Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

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.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJune 28, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 13, 20232 citations recorded2 of 767 standards cited at this visit

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High

There is no loose fill surfacing material installed to the outside play area.

Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2024.

746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.Risk level: Medium

2 out of 8 staff files evalauted did not contain proof of education that has been translated into english.

Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2023.

InspectionApril 26, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

A caregiver with a pending background check was present in the Toddler 2 classroom and had access to children in care.

Correction verified by the state on April 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 6, 20238 citations recorded8 of 472 standards cited at this visit

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

A caregivers record reviewed is missing 12 annual training hours. Another caregivers record reviewed is missing 11 annual training hours.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

The Director has not completed 30 annual training hours.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2023.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicleRisk level: High

The transportation vehicle used to transport the children to and from school does not have a child safety alarm installed.

Correction verified by the state on January 20, 2023.

746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid KitRisk level: High

The transportation vehicle used to transport children to and from school does to not have a first aid kit.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

The Director does not have current first aid training. The training expired on 8/2022.

Correction verified by the state on January 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherRisk level: High

The transportation vehicle that is used to transport the children to and from school does not have a fire extinguisher.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2023.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

The Director does not have current cpr training. The training expired on 8/2022.

Correction verified by the state on January 20, 2023.

InspectionDecember 28, 20222 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on January 6, 2023.

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemRisk level: Medium High

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.

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

ReportNovember 17, 20222 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on December 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on December 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 2, 20221 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children ReleasedRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on June 7, 2022.

InspectionMay 25, 20228 citations recorded8 of 627 standards cited at this visit

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

The operation failed to provided documentation of the 2021 emergency practices form by compliance date of 5/27/2022.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

A child's record was missing the emergency contact information from their admission form.

Correction verified by the state on May 26, 2022.

746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - OrientationRisk level: Medium High

Three of four staff files reviewed are missing completion of orientation training.

Correction verified by the state on May 26, 2022.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitRisk level: Medium Low

Two of four staff files reviewed were missing an affidavit from their files.

Correction verified by the state on May 26, 2022.

746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing AreaRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver in the infant room did not sanitize the diaper changing table after changing a child's diaper.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children ReleasedRisk level: Medium High

The emergency preparedness plan does not have how staff will continue to care for the children during an emergency.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2022.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

Two infants who are not ready for table food does not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets.

Correction verified by the state on May 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3421(a) - Infant Handwashing - Individual ClothRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver in the infant room did not wash a child's hands after changing the child's diaper.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 5, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 13, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 4, 20223 citations recorded3 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at RiskRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on May 5, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on May 5, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on May 5, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 14, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 28, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 26, 20227 citations recorded7 of 8 standards cited at this visit

746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's InstructionsRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

The operation allowed a caregiver to transport children in care before submitting and receiving an eligible background check.

Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver was allowed to transport children without having the required CPR training.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

A caregiver was allowed to transport children without having the required First Aid training.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation TrainingRisk level: Medium High

The operation allowed a driver to transport children prior to him completing the required two hours of transportation training.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationRisk level: High

Eight of the children in care was transported without emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms being in the transportation binder.

Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each ChildRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 22, 20218 citations recorded8 of 468 standards cited at this visit

746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of ChildrenRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on November 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or InvestigationRisk level: Medium

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar yearRisk level: Medium High

The operation have not conducted any Sheltering drills for severe weather for the year.

Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

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

Inside the schoolers classroom there is 1 missing ceiling tile, 1 torn ceiling tile with partial water damage.

Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2021.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

All of the operations fire drills for 2021 is more than 3 minutes.

Correction verified by the state on November 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not have for review a current fire inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2021.

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.