Kids Klub Learning Center
5950 S Gessner Rd Ste J, Houston, TX
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Vanguard Academy
- licensed capacity
- 102
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Vanguard Academy
Vanguard Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 5, 2018, for up to 102 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 102 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 102 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Vanguard Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Vanguard Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 102 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1664295
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Transportation 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 2
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jun 12, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2026
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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Fire extinguisher had not been service in the transport vehicle since 9/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2026
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.”
Corrected during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2026
Jun 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“Operation did not have a current grounds and maintenance checklist.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
- Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Two employees do not have face to face training in CPR.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
“Personel files were not available during the unannnouced monitoring inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
Jun 21, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“Cribs were observed to have loose fitting sheets on mattresses.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2024
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“Standing water was observed in outdoor play area, within overturned play structures.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2024
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
“List of children with allergies was not observed to be posted in kitchen.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Two employees do not have face to face training in CPR.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2024
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
“Directors employee file was not available for inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
- Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
Oct 9, 2023Visit1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
Jun 26, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2023
Jun 26, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2023
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Apr 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
Apr 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
Corrected during the visit
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.”
Corrected during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2023
Jan 27, 2023Visit1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2023
- Dec 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 8, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
“During Inspection evacuation and relocation diagram poster not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Fire inspection was not avaiable for review during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the inspection bugs were observed through-out operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2022
746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
“During Inspection Keeping Children Safe poster not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2022
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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2022
746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
“During Inspection required phone numbers not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Sanation Inspection was not avaiable for review during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2022
746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
“During Inspection parent notification poster not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2022
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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2022
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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2022
- Aug 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 20, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2022
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.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Vanguard Academy
Is Vanguard Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 5, 2018.
When was Vanguard Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Vanguard Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 18 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Vanguard Academy care for?
102, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Vanguard Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Vanguard Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Vanguard Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 530-9895 to ask.
What is Vanguard Academy's phone number?
(281) 530-9895.
Where is Vanguard Academy?
9720 Town Park Dr Ste 200, Houston, TX 77036. The nearest other daycare we list is Hua Xia Chinese School, 0.1 miles away.