Ivy Kids of The Heights
Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1804881
Ivy Kids of The Heights holds a Full Permit issued May 21, 2026. In the state's 60-month public window it has 23 inspections on record with 20 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
May 21, 2026
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
190 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
824 W 25th St, Houston, TX 77008-1742
The 60-month record
23
Inspections
0
Assessments
3
Self reports
20
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 8 · Medium High 8 · Medium 3 · Medium Low 0 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Inspection | 6 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Report | 2 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| May 7, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Report | 3 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Report | 2 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
April 2, 2026 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A toy playhouse in the outdoor area has spider webs on it.
Corrected: April 16, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver did not wash their hands after wiping a child's nose.
Corrected: March 11, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three of the reviewed children files did not have a current immunization record.
Corrected: March 27, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two of the reviewed infant feeding instructions have not been updated for over the 30 days time period.
Corrected: March 11, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
High Verbatim from the agency record
A present caregiver was in charge of children without a current active background check. The caregiver was replaced with another qualified caregiver with a current background check.
Corrected: February 26, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One of the reviewed children files did not have a completed emergency contact.
Corrected: March 11, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Low Verbatim from the agency record
Nine of the reviewed caregiver files did not have a completed pre-employment affidavit form.
Corrected: March 11, 2026
November 3, 2025 Standard § 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not self-report an injury where a child required medical attention.
Corrected: December 23, 2025
October 17, 2025 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection report.
Corrected: October 22, 2025
September 24, 2025 Standard § 746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
High Verbatim from the agency record
The caregivers were unaware that one child in their care was missing.
Corrected: October 20, 2025
September 24, 2025 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
A child was left inside of a classroom unsupervised for 55 seconds.
Corrected: October 20, 2025
August 25, 2025 Standard § 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation failed to document and share a copy of an incident report with the child's parents in regard to an incident that occurred while the child was in care.
Corrected: September 15, 2025
June 2, 2025 Standard § 746.3425(1) - Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver did not wear gloves during assisting a child while handling blood after a child's incident.
Corrected: June 23, 2025
May 7, 2025 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver picked up two children by one arm to wake them up from nap.
Corrected: June 30, 2025
April 5, 2025 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver placed a child in a highchair without using the safety straps, which caused the child to fall.
Corrected: May 2, 2025
January 10, 2025 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers were arguing with one another while in the classroom with children in care.
Corrected: March 10, 2025
January 10, 2025 Standard § 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
High Verbatim from the agency record
The director failed to actively address a staff incompatibility issue promptly to maintain child safety, ensure adequate supervision, and uphold the daycare's standards of care and compliance. ensure the operation remains in compliance and also maintain a safe and productive work environment.
Corrected: March 10, 2025
January 10, 2025 Standard § 746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver left the classroom without providing any information to the other caregiver.
Corrected: March 10, 2025
January 9, 2025 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for a moment.
Corrected: January 10, 2025
January 9, 2025 Standard § 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation failed to provide an incident report to the child's parents.
Corrected: March 7, 2025
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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