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Valley Ranch Academy

21617 VALLEY RANCH CROSSING DR, Porter, TX 77365-5176

Operation number:
1732180
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Montgomery
Capacity:
238
License effective:
July 14, 2022
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2817477281
Email:
bcarter@valleyranchacademy.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 38 available inspections for Valley Ranch Academy from January 10, 2022 through April 9, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 22, 2025 and involved supervision.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

10 later inspections, from May 23, 2025 through April 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
38

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
14

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

38 total inspections vs 3 local median in 77365

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.5
Local median
0.36

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
26%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.09

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Children were observed to be walking around and playing on the play structure holding water bottles.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Official code
746.2505(4)(C)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not have trainings available for review at the operation.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Official code
746.3407(13)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
There is evidence to show that a caregiver used their phone while supervising children.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Official code
746.1203(5)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
There is evidence to show that the operation did not release a child to their father when no court order is in place.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4101 - Release of Children
Official code
746.4101
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
June 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
There is sufficient evidence to show that a staff member grabbed a child and picked him up as a disciplinary measure.
Correction deadline
June 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operation did not have Pre-Service or any other training records available for one caregiver.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation denied interviews with children and access to children's files during a DFPS Investigation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8415 - Licensing may investigate any part of operation affecting health, safety, or well-being of children
Official code
745.8415
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Based on video footage, it is shown that an infant is in a restrictive device for longer than 15 minutes.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Official code
746.2417(2)(B)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Based on the video footage, an infant is shown sleeping in a restrictive device.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Children were not being adequately supervised for multiple short increments of time.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two children's files reviewed were missing the date of admission. Note: dates were added during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Official code
746.605(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One staff's files reveiwed was missing the employment date. Note: the date was added during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Official code
746.901(1)