Valley Ranch Academy

21617 VALLEY RANCH CROSSING DR, Porter, TX 77365Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

74 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

January 21, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
Valley Ranch Academy
License number
1732180
Location
21617 VALLEY RANCH CROSSING DR, Porter, TX 77365
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 19.0/100
Inspection record
74 inspections, last inspected January 21, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor19.0 / 100
Health55/100
Safety0/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

57

Total Violations

Jan 21, 2026

Last Inspection

238

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (57)

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 22, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 22, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 22, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-23

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Sep 6, 2023

One caregiver did not have trainings available for review at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.3407(13)Sep 6, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.2505(4)(C)Sep 6, 2023

Children were observed to be walking around and playing on the play structure holding water bottles.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.3407(13)Sep 6, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.2505(4)(C)Sep 6, 2023

Children were observed to be walking around and playing on the play structure holding water bottles.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Sep 6, 2023

One caregiver did not have trainings available for review at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Sep 6, 2023

One caregiver did not have trainings available for review at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.2505(4)(C)Sep 6, 2023

Children were observed to be walking around and playing on the play structure holding water bottles.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.3407(13)Sep 6, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Sep 1, 2023

There is evidence to show that a caregiver used their phone while supervising children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(5)Sep 1, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(5)Sep 1, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(5)Sep 1, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Sep 1, 2023

There is evidence to show that a caregiver used their phone while supervising children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Sep 1, 2023

There is evidence to show that a caregiver used their phone while supervising children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Aug 10, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4101Aug 10, 2023

There is evidence to show that the operation did not release a child to their father when no court order is in place.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4101Aug 10, 2023

There is evidence to show that the operation did not release a child to their father when no court order is in place.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4101Aug 10, 2023

There is evidence to show that the operation did not release a child to their father when no court order is in place.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Aug 10, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Aug 10, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Jun 15, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Jun 15, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Jun 15, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)May 4, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)May 4, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)May 4, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)May 3, 2023

There is sufficient evidence to show that a staff member grabbed a child and picked him up as a disciplinary measure.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)May 3, 2023

There is sufficient evidence to show that a staff member grabbed a child and picked him up as a disciplinary measure.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)May 3, 2023

There is sufficient evidence to show that a staff member grabbed a child and picked him up as a disciplinary measure.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-01

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Mar 27, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-25

CRITICALHEALTH745.8415Mar 27, 2023

The operation denied interviews with children and access to children's files during a DFPS Investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-06

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Mar 27, 2023

The operation did not have Pre-Service or any other training records available for one caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-20

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Mar 27, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-25

CRITICALHEALTH745.8415Mar 27, 2023

The operation denied interviews with children and access to children's files during a DFPS Investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-06

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Mar 27, 2023

The operation did not have Pre-Service or any other training records available for one caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-20

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Mar 27, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-25

CRITICALHEALTH745.8415Mar 27, 2023

The operation denied interviews with children and access to children's files during a DFPS Investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-06

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Mar 27, 2023

The operation did not have Pre-Service or any other training records available for one caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Nov 30, 2022

Based on the video footage, an infant is shown sleeping in a restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)Nov 30, 2022

Based on video footage, it is shown that an infant is in a restrictive device for longer than 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Nov 30, 2022

Based on the video footage, an infant is shown sleeping in a restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Nov 30, 2022

Based on the video footage, an infant is shown sleeping in a restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)Nov 30, 2022

Based on video footage, it is shown that an infant is in a restrictive device for longer than 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)Nov 30, 2022

Based on video footage, it is shown that an infant is in a restrictive device for longer than 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jun 21, 2022

Children were not being adequately supervised for multiple short increments of time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-11

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jun 21, 2022

Children were not being adequately supervised for multiple short increments of time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-11

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jun 21, 2022

Children were not being adequately supervised for multiple short increments of time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(3)Apr 12, 2022

Two children's files reviewed were missing the date of admission. Note: dates were added during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(1)Apr 12, 2022

One staff's files reveiwed was missing the employment date. Note: the date was added during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(1)Apr 12, 2022

One staff's files reveiwed was missing the employment date. Note: the date was added during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(3)Apr 12, 2022

Two children's files reviewed were missing the date of admission. Note: dates were added during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(3)Apr 12, 2022

Two children's files reviewed were missing the date of admission. Note: dates were added during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(1)Apr 12, 2022

One staff's files reveiwed was missing the employment date. Note: the date was added during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley Ranch Academy's safety grade?

Valley Ranch Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 19.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Valley Ranch Academy have?

Valley Ranch Academy has 57 total violations on record, including 42 critical, 15 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Valley Ranch Academy last inspected?

Valley Ranch Academy was last inspected on January 21, 2026.

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