Vanguard Academy

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 102 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Transportation to and from school
• Field trips

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1664295

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

June 2018

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

15 inspections on record, most recent Jun 12, 2026. 14 of 18 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Jun 12, 2026Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.5307(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fire Extinguishers Serviced

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

    Corrected Jun 26, 2026

  • 746.4003(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

    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 Jun 12, 2026, at the inspection

  • 746.5607(b)Texas HHSC risk level: 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 Jun 12, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4751(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

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

    Corrected Jun 26, 2026

  • 746.5625(b)Texas HHSC risk level: 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.

    Corrected Jun 26, 2026

• Jun 17, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.801(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

    Operation did not have a current grounds and maintenance checklist.

    Corrected Jun 24, 2025

• Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 5, 2024Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

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

    Corrected Aug 26, 2024

  • 746.1003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

    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.

    Corrected Aug 26, 2024

  • 746.909Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Access to Personnel Records

    Personel files were not available during the unannnouced monitoring inspection.

    Corrected Aug 26, 2024

• Jun 21, 2024Inspection9 standards cited

  • 746.2409(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

    Cribs were observed to have loose fitting sheets on mattresses.

    Corrected Jun 28, 2024

  • 746.403(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans

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

    Corrected Jun 21, 2024

  • 746.1003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

    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.

    Corrected Jul 15, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4907(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

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

    Corrected Jul 9, 2024

  • 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

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

    Corrected Jul 2, 2024

  • 746.909Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Access to Personnel Records

    Directors employee file was not available for inspection.

    Corrected Jun 28, 2024

  • 746.4805(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap

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

    Corrected Aug 5, 2024

  • 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

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

    Corrected Jul 9, 2024

  • 746.3701(9)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

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

    Corrected Jun 28, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 19, 2023Inspection3 standards cited

  • 745.651(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list

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

    Corrected Oct 30, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    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.

    Corrected Oct 30, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2505(4)(C)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups

    Children were observed sleeping with bottles during the inspection.

    Corrected Oct 30, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Oct 9, 2023Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.305(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

    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.

    Corrected Oct 19, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 26, 2023Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.305(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization

    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.

    Corrected Aug 22, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 26, 2023Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.605(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    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.

    Corrected Jul 3, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1013(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records

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

    Corrected Jul 3, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

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

    Corrected Jul 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

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

    Corrected Jul 3, 2023

• Apr 24, 2023Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.4805(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides

    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.

    Corrected May 5, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Apr 11, 2023Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.2905(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

    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 Apr 11, 2023, at the inspection

  • 746.3505(f)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

    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 Apr 11, 2023, at the inspection

  • 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

    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.

    Corrected Apr 11, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 27, 2023Assessment1 standard cited

  • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Report Number of Employees

    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.

    Corrected Jan 30, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Dec 28, 2022InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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