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Ivy Kids Early Learning Center

8100 BARKER CYPRESS RD, Cypress, TX 77433-1220

Operation number:
1524683
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
294
License effective:
March 25, 2014
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2818590099
Email:
cypress@ivykids.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 25 available inspections for Ivy Kids Early Learning Center from August 27, 2021 through August 13, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 29, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
25

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
26

10 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
21

8 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

25 total inspections vs 15 local median in 77433

Compared to 43 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.04
Local median
0.64

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
35%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
38%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.88

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The operation was over in ratio by 3 children during the inspection. The ratio was 38 children to 2 caregivers.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1609
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, caregivers left a child alone in the classroom unsupervised.
Correction deadline
July 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 29, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, caregivers did not have an accurate count of children when conducting a name to face check. There were 17 children present in the classroom, and they only counted 16.
Correction deadline
July 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 29, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
While reviewing personnel records 8 out of 10 files needed 8 hours of training in order to meet the 24 required hours.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
While reviewing personnel records there was 1 out of 10 files that did not have the skills based training portion completed,
Correction deadline
July 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
While conducting a Health and saftey audit there was no annual fire inspection on file. The last fire inspection was conducted in April 2025
Correction deadline
August 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
While reviewing the personnel records 4 out of the 10 files reviewed did not have a pre-employment affidavit.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Official code
746.901(5)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the walkthrough multiple sleeping mats were torn and can not be properly cleaned.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Official code
746.4503(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the walkthrough an infant was sleeping in the crib with a loose bed sheet.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Unitary surfacing material on the playground is torn.
Correction deadline
July 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
4 children who were present were not signed into the operations tracking system during the inspection. Note: The provider signed each child in during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Official code
746.631(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Personnel files evaluated were missing the following information: - Completed Employment Affidavit Form - Proof of Education - Completed Orientation
Correction deadline
July 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver with a provisional background check was observed in classroom alone with children.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
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Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
During the inspection a child in care medication was out of date. Note: Parents were contacted regarding the medication. The medication was discarded.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation failed at changing a child`s diaper in care throughout the day.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Official code
746.3501(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was deficient.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have the most updated gas inspection documentation to review during business hours.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have an up to date fire inspection report available to review during business hours.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
I observed the emergency practice log for the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector, Smoke Detector Test and Fire Extinguisher Check not up to date.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Official code
746.5537(a)(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was in direct care of infants without an active background check.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The operations director and all staff did not have the up to date transportation training on file during business hours.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the inspection the operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist up to date as required per minimum standard guidelines.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during this investigation, the caregiver did not have an up to date First- Aid/CPR on file and was the only teacher in the classroom.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during this investigation the caregivers at the operation did not properly supervise the children in care.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The annual health inspection expired 8/6/2020 and requires renewal.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 29, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)