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Vanguard Academy

Child care center · 9720 TOWN PARK DR STE 200, Houston, TX 77036-2334 · License 1664295

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 102. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (384)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 745.651(2)(A) - 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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
5 746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
The names and phone numbers of people to whom children may be released were not available in two children's record. Note: The director called the parents to obtain this information and placed it on the admission forms during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two employees do not have face to face training in CPR.
4 746.4907(d) - 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.
4 746.3505(f) - 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.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(3) - 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.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
During Inspection current list of employees not available for review.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
During the inception the spaces for infants, toddles, Pre-k, and Schoolers did not have the required activities.
4 746.1605(1) - 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.
4 746.4805(a) - 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.
3 746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
Personel files were not available during the unannnouced monitoring inspection.
5 746.1003(1) - 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.
3 746.1309(a) - 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.
3 746.2505(4)(C) - 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.
5 746.1003(1) - 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.
4 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
List of children with allergies was not observed to be posted in kitchen.
3 746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
Directors employee file was not available for inspection.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Two out of ten children's records did not contain an admission date. Note: The director entered the admission date into the records during inspection.
Yes
3 746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
During Inspection Keeping Children Safe poster not available for review.
2 746.303(b) - 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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection was not avaiable for review during inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection bugs were observed through-out operation.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
During the inspection, the inspector observed the fire inspection expired on 12/03/2019.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Playground maintenance checklist was not available for review. Note : corrected. The assistant director had the list and checked the building at inspection.
Yes
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Operation did not have a current grounds and maintenance checklist.
3 746.4003(a) - 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.
Yes
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguisher had not been service in the transport vehicle since 9/2023.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of the ten children s records evaluated, one did not have immunization records available for review and threee need updated information.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanation Inspection was not avaiable for review during inspection.
3 746.2905(1) - 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.
Yes
2 746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
During Inspection required phone numbers not available for review.
4 746.605(6) - 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.
4 746.4805(d) - 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.
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Standing water was observed in outdoor play area, within overturned play structures.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - 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.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
There was grass growing in the loosefill mulch in the outdoor play area.
4 746.305(a)(2) - 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.
5 746.5625(b) - 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.
4 746.5607(b) - 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.
Yes
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
During Inspection activity plan not available for review for each group.
2 746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
During Inspection parent notification poster not available for review.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two employees do not have face to face training in CPR.
4 746.3819 - 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.
3 746.1013(a)(3) - 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.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Cribs were observed to have loose fitting sheets on mattresses.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
During Inspection evacuation and relocation diagram poster not available for review.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguisher had not been service in the transport vehicle since 9/2023.
2 746.303(b) - 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.
3 746.2905(1) - 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.
Yes
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Playground maintenance checklist was not available for review. Note : corrected. The assistant director had the list and checked the building at inspection.
Yes
4 746.4907(d) - 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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection bugs were observed through-out operation.
4 746.4805(d) - 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.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
During Inspection current list of employees not available for review.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
3 746.1309(a) - 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.
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Standing water was observed in outdoor play area, within overturned play structures.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two employees do not have face to face training in CPR.
4 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
List of children with allergies was not observed to be posted in kitchen.
4 746.1605(1) - 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.
3 746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
Personel files were not available during the unannnouced monitoring inspection.
4 746.3819 - 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.
5 746.1003(1) - 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.
4 746.305(a)(2) - 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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
4 746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
During Inspection evacuation and relocation diagram poster not available for review.
5 746.5625(b) - 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.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Cribs were observed to have loose fitting sheets on mattresses.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - 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.
3 745.651(2)(A) - 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.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two employees do not have face to face training in CPR.
3 746.2505(4)(C) - 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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of the ten children s records evaluated, one did not have immunization records available for review and threee need updated information.
4 746.605(6) - 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.
4 746.5607(b) - 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.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanation Inspection was not avaiable for review during inspection.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
During the inspection, the inspector observed the fire inspection expired on 12/03/2019.
5 746.1003(1) - 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.
4 746.305(a)(3) - 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.
3 746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
Directors employee file was not available for inspection.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection was not avaiable for review during inspection.
4 746.3505(f) - 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.
Yes
3 746.1013(a)(3) - 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.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Two out of ten children's records did not contain an admission date. Note: The director entered the admission date into the records during inspection.
Yes
3 746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
During Inspection Keeping Children Safe poster not available for review.
5 746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
The names and phone numbers of people to whom children may be released were not available in two children's record. Note: The director called the parents to obtain this information and placed it on the admission forms during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
During Inspection activity plan not available for review for each group.
2 746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
During Inspection required phone numbers not available for review.
2 746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
During Inspection parent notification poster not available for review.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
During the inception the spaces for infants, toddles, Pre-k, and Schoolers did not have the required activities.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Operation did not have a current grounds and maintenance checklist.
4 746.4805(a) - 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.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
There was grass growing in the loosefill mulch in the outdoor play area.
3 746.4003(a) - 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.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of the ten children s records evaluated, one did not have immunization records available for review and threee need updated information.
3 746.1013(a)(3) - 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.
3 746.2505(4)(C) - 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.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
There was grass growing in the loosefill mulch in the outdoor play area.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (112)

112 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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