Valley Ranch Academy
Licensed child-care center in Porter, TX 77365 · Texas operation #1732180
Record summary
1 high-risk · 1 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (1 citation in all, from 7 inspections and 5 investigations); last inspection Oct 26, 2026.
0 of 1 citation were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 21617 Valley Ranch Crossing Dr, Porter, TX 77365
- Phone
- (281) 747-7281
- Website
- valleyranchacademy.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 238 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jul 14, 2022
- Director
- Brian Carter
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Oct 26, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 9, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 21, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 17, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Dec 15, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 9, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Aug 5, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Aug 5, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 2, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jun 5, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
May 23, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
May 22, 2025: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector'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.
Corrected May 23, 2025, verified by the state Jun 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 5 visits and 0 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Valley Ranch Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1732180.
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