# Vanguard Academy Vanguard Academy is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Houston, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 102 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 9720 Town Park Dr Ste 200, Houston, TX 77036 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 102 - License/permit: 1664295 - Operator: not published - Phone: (281) 530-9895 - Website: www.vanguard-academy.com - Hours: 07:30 AM-06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1292702 ## Inspection record 44 findings across 17 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-07-20 to 2026-06-12); 28 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-06-12 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§746.4003(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4003-a)) - 2026-06-12 — Safety hazards, High risk, Correction verified 2026-06-26: 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. (§746.5625(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5625-b)) - 2026-06-12 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-06-26: Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired: There was grass growing in the loosefill mulch in the outdoor play area. (§746.4751(c); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4751-c)) - 2026-06-12 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-06-26: Fire Extinguishers Serviced: Fire extinguisher had not been service in the transport vehicle since 9/2023. (§746.5307(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5307-b)) - 2026-06-12 — Other, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§746.5607(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5607-b)) - 2025-06-17 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-07-08: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records: Operation did not have a current grounds and maintenance checklist. (§746.801(8); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-8)) - 2024-08-05 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-09-11: Access to Personnel Records: Personel files were not available during the unannnouced monitoring inspection. (§746.909; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-909)) - 2024-08-05 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2024-09-11: 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. (§746.1003(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1003-1)) - 2024-08-05 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-08-21: CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based: Two employees do not have face to face training in CPR. (§746.1315(b)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1315-b-1)) - 2024-06-21 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-08-05: CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based: Two employees do not have face to face training in CPR. (§746.1315(b)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1315-b-1)) - 2024-06-21 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-07-05: Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets: Cribs were observed to have loose fitting sheets on mattresses. (§746.2409(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2409-a-2)) - 2024-06-21 — Health records & medication, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-08-05: Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans: List of children with allergies was not observed to be posted in kitchen. (§746.403(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-403-b)) - 2024-06-21 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-08-05: 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. (§746.3819; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3819)) - 2024-06-21 — Safety hazards, High risk, Correction verified 2024-07-05: Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children: Standing water was observed in outdoor play area, within overturned play structures. (§746.3701(9); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3701-9)) - 2024-06-21 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-08-05: 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. (§746.4805(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4805-d)) - …and 29 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Hua Xia Chinese School](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1329086) — 0.16 km, capacity 180 - [Chinese Community Center Child Development Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-275950) — 0.17 km, capacity 270 - [Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool, Houston](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1157006) — 0.21 km, capacity 148 - [Icc School](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1330087) — 1.06 km, capacity 79 - [Westchase Neighborhood School Preschool](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1429977) — 1.17 km, capacity 205 - [Kids Klub Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1539686) — 1.4 km, capacity 51 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1292702 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1292702 - us_census_geocoder record 9720 TOWN PARK DR STE 200|HOUSTON|TX|77036 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1664295 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1664295 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-uj9w.eb4k~6ivc (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1664295 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 02328-5166 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=02328-5166 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1292702 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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