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Valley Ranch Academy

Porter, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

7 state inspections, last 2 years
19 deficiencies on the state’s summary
14 high or medium-high risk
October 26, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued July 14, 2022
Capacity
238 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1732180

Where

21617 Valley Ranch Crossing Dr
Porter, TX 77365

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 9
  • Medium-high 5
  • Medium 3
  • Medium-low 2
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
May 22, 2025High746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
State’s note: “Based on the information obtained during the investigation inspection, there is enough evidence to show that a child was left alone outside for approximately 1-2 minutes.”
May 23, 2025
September 6, 2023Medium746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
State’s note: “Children were observed to be walking around and playing on the play structure holding water bottles.”
September 6, 2023
September 6, 2023Medium746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
State’s note: “One caregiver did not have trainings available for review at the operation.”
September 13, 2023
September 6, 2023Medium High746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
State’s note: “A can of Febreeze was accessible to children in two classrooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers moved the items to a child locked cabinet.”
At the inspection
September 1, 2023Medium High746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
State’s note: “Based on information received, a caregiver did not interact positively when she pulled a child's arms to lift and move them, as well as push the child's head back to wipe their face.”
October 26, 2023
September 1, 2023Medium High746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
State’s note: “There is evidence to show that a caregiver used their phone while supervising children.”
October 26, 2023
August 10, 2023High746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State’s note: “There is enough evidence to show that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they used Melatonin Spray on children's nap mats and in the air during naptime.”
September 8, 2023
August 10, 2023High746.4101 - Release of Children
State’s note: “There is evidence to show that the operation did not release a child to their father when no court order is in place.”
September 8, 2023
June 15, 2023Medium High746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
State’s note: “While reviewing 10 childrens files, it was found that 6 children did not have an emergency contact address. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the operation called parents to obtain the information.”
At the inspection
May 4, 2023High746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
State’s note: “A 4 month old child was in a play yard with a play mat. Note: This was corrected during the inspection on 5/4/23 when the child and the play mat were removed from the play yard.”
June 1, 2023
May 3, 2023High746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
State’s note: “There is sufficient evidence to show that a staff member grabbed a child and picked him up as a disciplinary measure.”
June 1, 2023
March 27, 2023High745.8415 - Licensing may investigate any part of operation affecting health, safety, or well-being of children
State’s note: “The operation denied interviews with children and access to children's files during a DFPS Investigation.”
April 6, 2023
March 27, 2023Medium High746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
State’s note: “Based on the information obtained throughout the investigation, it is found that the operation did not notify licensing that an injury resulting in a fracture occurred at the operation.”
May 25, 2023
March 27, 2023Medium746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
State’s note: “The operation did not have Pre-Service or any other training records available for one caregiver.”
April 20, 2023
November 30, 2022High746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
State’s note: “Based on the video footage, an infant is shown sleeping in a restrictive device.”
December 29, 2022
November 30, 2022High746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
State’s note: “Based on video footage, it is shown that an infant is in a restrictive device for longer than 15 minutes.”
December 29, 2022
June 21, 2022High746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
State’s note: “Children were not being adequately supervised for multiple short increments of time.”
July 11, 2022
April 12, 2022Medium Low746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
State’s note: “Two children's files reviewed were missing the date of admission. Note: dates were added during the inspection.”
At the inspection
April 12, 2022Medium Low746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
State’s note: “One staff's files reveiwed was missing the employment date. Note: the date was added during the inspection.”
At the inspection

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Valley Ranch Academy?

Texas HHSC's file lists 7 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on October 26, 2026. 1 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Valley Ranch Academy have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 19: 9 high-risk, 5 medium-high-risk, 3 medium-risk, 2 medium-low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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