Ivy Kids of The Heights
Does Ivy Kids of The Heights have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 20 child-care citations for Ivy Kids of The Heights in HOUSTON, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 8 are recorded at the High level and 8 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 8 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
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.
- High
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
The caregivers were unaware that one child in their care was missing.
- High
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
A child was left inside of a classroom unsupervised for 55 seconds.
Show 17 earlier citations
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection report.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver picked up two children by one arm to wake them up from nap.
- High
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
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.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers were arguing with one another while in the classroom with children in care.
- High
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
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for a moment.
- Medium High
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three of the reviewed children files did not have a current immunization record.
- Medium High
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
A toy playhouse in the outdoor area has spider webs on it.
- Medium High
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One of the reviewed children files did not have a completed emergency contact.
- Medium High
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
A caregiver did not wash their hands after wiping a child's nose.
- Medium High
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not self-report an injury where a child required medical attention.
- Medium High
746.3425(1) - Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
A caregiver did not wear gloves during assisting a child while handling blood after a child's incident.
- Medium High
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A caregiver placed a child in a highchair without using the safety straps, which caused the child to fall.
- Medium High
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
One caregiver left the classroom without providing any information to the other caregiver.
- Medium
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two of the reviewed infant feeding instructions have not been updated for over the 30 days time period.
- Medium
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
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.
- Medium
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to provide an incident report to the child's parents.
- Low
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Nine of the reviewed caregiver files did not have a completed pre-employment affidavit form.
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.