Vanguard Academy
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77036 · Texas operation #1664295
Record summary
1 high-risk · 6 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (6 citations in all, from 2 inspections); last inspection Jun 12, 2026.
2 of 6 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 9720 Town Park Dr Ste 200, Houston, TX 77036
- Phone
- (281) 530-9895
- Website
- www.vanguard-academy.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 102 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jun 5, 2018
- Director
- Boyun Deng
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Jun 12, 2026: Inspection
5 citations.
High risk The vehicle's child safety alarm must be installed and maintained as the manufacturer instructs.
State rule 746.5625(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions"
Inspector's note: Electronic Safety Alarm did not function at the time of the inspection and could not be properly demonstrated.
Corrected Jun 26, 2026, verified by the state Jun 26, 2026.
Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.
State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"
Inspector's note: There was grass growing in the loosefill mulch in the outdoor play area.
Corrected Jun 26, 2026, verified by the state Jun 26, 2026.
Medium-high risk Fire extinguishers must be serviced as required.
State rule 746.5307(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Extinguishers Serviced"
Inspector's note: Fire extinguisher had not been service in the transport vehicle since 9/2023.
Corrected Jun 26, 2026, verified by the state Jun 26, 2026.
Medium-high risk Child safety seats must not be expired or damaged in an accident.
State rule 746.5607(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident"
Inspector's note: There were two booster seats in the transport that have been expired since 2015. NOTE: These were removed during visit.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The first-aid kit must be complete.
State rule 746.4003(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit"
Inspector's note: 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 while the inspector was there.
Jun 17, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Playground maintenance records must be kept and made available.
State rule 746.801(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records"
Inspector's note: Operation did not have a current grounds and maintenance checklist.
Corrected Jun 24, 2025, verified by the state Jul 8, 2025.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 12 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Vanguard Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1664295.
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