State Child-Care Inspection Record

Ivy Kids of The Heights

TX Operation #1489940HOUSTON · HARRIS County · TX

Record as of June 2026, from Texas HHSC

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.

State citation record

Texas HHSC recorded 8 High-risk citations at this facility.

Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.

High
8
Medium High
8
Medium
3
Medium Low
No citations at this level in the current record.
Low
1
  1. Correction verified March 6, 2026High

    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.

  2. Correction verified November 5, 2025High

    746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for

    The caregivers were unaware that one child in their care was missing.

  3. Correction verified November 5, 2025High

    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.

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  1. Correction verified October 21, 2025High

    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.

  2. Correction verified July 14, 2025High

    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.

  3. Correction verified March 13, 2025High

    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.

  4. Correction verified March 13, 2025High

    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.

  5. Correction verified January 24, 2025High

    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.

  6. Correction verified April 22, 2026Medium High

    746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    Three of the reviewed children files did not have a current immunization record.

  7. Correction verified April 2, 2026Medium 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.

  8. Correction verified March 10, 2026Medium High

    746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    One of the reviewed children files did not have a completed emergency contact.

  9. Correction verified March 6, 2026Medium 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.

  10. Correction verified January 8, 2026Medium 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.

  11. Correction verified July 17, 2025Medium 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.

  12. Correction verified May 23, 2025Medium 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.

  13. Correction verified March 11, 2025Medium 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.

  14. Correction verified March 10, 2026Medium

    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.

  15. Correction verified October 1, 2025Medium

    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.

  16. Correction verified March 11, 2025Medium

    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.

  17. Correction verified March 10, 2026Low

    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.

Showing 3 of 20 state citations on record.

This facility in context

This facility20
Texas median5
Texas average8.7

Both reference figures are from Texas HHSC records — total citations on record.

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