Valley Ranch Academy
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
Quality Rating
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)
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
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
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
One caregiver did not have trainings available for review at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-13
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
Children were observed to be walking around and playing on the play structure holding water bottles.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
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
Children were observed to be walking around and playing on the play structure holding water bottles.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
One caregiver did not have trainings available for review at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-13
One caregiver did not have trainings available for review at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-13
Children were observed to be walking around and playing on the play structure holding water bottles.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
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
There is evidence to show that a caregiver used their phone while supervising children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26
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
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
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
There is evidence to show that a caregiver used their phone while supervising children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26
There is evidence to show that a caregiver used their phone while supervising children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The operation denied interviews with children and access to children's files during a DFPS Investigation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-06
The operation did not have Pre-Service or any other training records available for one caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-20
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
The operation denied interviews with children and access to children's files during a DFPS Investigation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-06
The operation did not have Pre-Service or any other training records available for one caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-20
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
The operation denied interviews with children and access to children's files during a DFPS Investigation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-06
The operation did not have Pre-Service or any other training records available for one caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-20
Based on the video footage, an infant is shown sleeping in a restrictive device.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-29
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
Based on the video footage, an infant is shown sleeping in a restrictive device.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-29
Based on the video footage, an infant is shown sleeping in a restrictive device.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-29
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
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
Children were not being adequately supervised for multiple short increments of time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-11
Children were not being adequately supervised for multiple short increments of time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-11
Children were not being adequately supervised for multiple short increments of time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-11
Two children's files reviewed were missing the date of admission. Note: dates were added during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One staff's files reveiwed was missing the employment date. Note: the date was added during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One staff's files reveiwed was missing the employment date. Note: the date was added during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two children's files reviewed were missing the date of admission. Note: dates were added during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two children's files reviewed were missing the date of admission. Note: dates were added during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.