The Vardell Report.Academy Learning Center

Across 17 licensing visits from October 2022 to October 2026, HHSC cited 37 deficiencies at Academy Learning Center; 37 have a recorded correction.

Visits

17

2022–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments

Deficiencies

37

Standards cited by HHSC inspectors

Corrected

37

Of 37 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date

Investigations

4

Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.

1. Oct 292026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036522

2. Oct 162026

   Inspection

   10 deficiencies

   • 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh riskCorrected Oct 23, 2026
   • 746.3701(3)Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters SafeguardedMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 23, 2026
   • 746.301(2)Notification of Change in SpaceMedium riskCorrected Oct 16, 2026
   • 746.1316(a)Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 23, 2026
   • 746.3503(a)Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 23, 2026
   • 746.5205(1)Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 23, 2026
   • 746.4907(a)(2)Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.Medium-high riskCorrected Oct 23, 2026
   • 746.3403Documentation of Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 23, 2026
   • 746.3407(12)Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Oct 16, 2026
   • 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh riskCorrected Oct 16, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036521

3. May 62026

   Inspection

   3 deficiencies

   • 746.605(11)Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationHigh riskCorrected May 18, 2026
   • 746.605(6)Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactMedium-high riskCorrected May 18, 2026
   • 746.303(a)(4)Report Change in DirectorMedium-high riskCorrected May 6, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036520

4. May 52026

   Investigation

   2 deficiencies

   • 746.4907(d)Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedMedium-high riskCorrected May 18, 2026
   • 746.613(b)Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentMedium-high riskCorrected May 18, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905193843

5. Oct 212025

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036519

6. May 212025

   Inspection

   1 deficiency

   • 746.1203(3)(D)Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesMedium-high riskCorrected May 21, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036518

7. May 72025

   Inspection

   4 deficiencies

   • 746.2419(6)Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsMedium-high riskCorrected May 7, 2025
   • 746.2426(a)(2)Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possibleHigh riskCorrected May 7, 2025
   • 746.1205(a)(3)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and agesMedium-high riskCorrected May 14, 2025
   • 746.1316(a)Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyMedium-high riskCorrected May 14, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036517

8. May 52025

   Investigation

   1 deficiency

   • 746.5625(b)Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsHigh riskCorrected Jun 25, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905193842

9. Oct 222024

   Inspection

   8 deficiencies

   • 746.2419(6)Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 25, 2024
   • 746.613(b)Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 1, 2024
   • 746.613(c)(1)Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and VerifiedMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 29, 2024
   • 746.3501(6)Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's ReachMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • 746.605(6)Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 1, 2024
   • 746.3407(9)Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 1, 2024
   • 746.4305Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 18, 2024
   • 746.4907(d)Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 29, 2024

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036516

10. Aug 232024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036515

11. Jun 42024

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.2607(3)Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Provide Small Muscle DevelopmentMedium riskCorrected Jun 4, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036514

12. May 162024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036513

13. Apr 292024

    Investigation

    1 deficiency

    • 746.2805(3)Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingHigh riskCorrected May 24, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905193841

14. Oct 262023

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.1301(a)(7)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation trainingMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 27, 2023
    • 746.3503(a)Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 26, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036512

15. Jun 302023

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036511

16. Jun 52023

    Investigation

    1 deficiency

    • 746.2805(8)Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time outHigh riskCorrected Jun 16, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905193840

17. Oct 242022

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.1315(a)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium-high riskCorrected Oct 31, 2022
    • 746.2419(6)Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 24, 2022
    • 746.2421(b)Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysMedium riskCorrected Oct 28, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036510

Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups, Cited in Three Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.2419(6) in October 2022, October 2024 and May 2025. The agency describes it this way: Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2223232324242424242525252526262626746.2419(6) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Citation 746.1316(a), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.1316(a) in May 2025 and October 2026. The agency describes it this way: Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2223232324242424242525252526262626746.1316(a) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Citation 746.3503(a), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.3503(a) in October 2023 and October 2026. The agency describes it this way: Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2223232324242424242525252526262626746.3503(a) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Citation 746.4907(d), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.4907(d) in October 2024 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2223232324242424242525252526262626746.4907(d) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.605(6) in October 2024 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2223232324242424242525252526262626746.605(6) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.613(b) in October 2024 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2223232324242424242525252526262626746.613(b) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   What changed after 746.2419(6) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

2. 02

   What changed after 746.1316(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.1316(a): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

3. 03

   What changed after 746.3503(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.3503(a): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

4. 04

   What changed after 746.4907(d) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.4907(d): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

5. 05

   What changed after 746.605(6) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

6. 06

   What changed after 746.613(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

7. 07

   What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?

   Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.

8. 08

   Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?

   HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.

Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.

• Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 54284

  Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036510

  Visit Oct 24, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905193840

  Visit Jun 5, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036511

  Visit Jun 30, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036512

  Visit Oct 26, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905193841

  Visit Apr 29, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036513

  Visit May 16, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036514

  Visit Jun 4, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036515

  Visit Aug 23, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036516

  Visit Oct 22, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905193842

  Visit May 5, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036517

  Visit May 7, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036518

  Visit May 21, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036519

  Visit Oct 21, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905193843

  Visit May 5, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036520

  Visit May 6, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036521

  Visit Oct 16, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036522

  Visit Oct 29, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

Data architecture: Cierto supplies the source-backed machine-readable bundle. Life by Vardell independently creates the narrative, design, and consumer report.