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Ivy League Preschool

805 RUBY ST, Henderson, TX 75654-3921

Operation number:
509711
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Rusk
Capacity:
51
License effective:
September 23, 1997
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9036574642
Email:
whittberth66@aol.com
Website:
Not listed

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 15 available inspections for Ivy League Preschool from February 15, 2022 through July 28, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 22, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five 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
15

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
24

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 15 local median in Henderson

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.6
Local median
0.67

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
53%
Local median
40%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
60%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.44

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.

Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
This standard was reviewed and re-cited due to the operation not having a current gas leak inspection report.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 29, 2026
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 the required gas pipe pressure test, the last test was completed in Feb. 2024.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2026
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
During the insepction the last fire inspection was completed in May 2025.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 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)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. It was determined that the daycare did not report a child running out of the door in the required time frame.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. When it was determined that a child was able to run out the front door.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 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)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
3 out of 5 children's records reviewed were missing their Health Statements from a medical professional.
Correction deadline
December 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A time sheet was not completed for all employees for the past 3 months.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
4 out of 5 children's records reviewed did not have an address listed for the emergency contact or the emergency medical provider.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
3 out of 5 children's records reviewed were missing the immunization records or affidavit for exemptions.
Correction deadline
December 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A playground checklist was not available for review from the past 3 months.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2025
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)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the inspection children were seen in centers during the entire inspection.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Official code
746.2203(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the inspection I observed an advertisement play on YouTube while children watched the television.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(5) - Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence
Official code
746.2207(c)(5)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the inspection I observed children using tablets and phones, as well as the television being on for more than one hour. Through my investigation it was also determined that children were exceeding the one hour a day requirement.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Official code
746.2207(c)(3)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the investigation it was found that an individual without a background check was allowed to be present and care for children.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2024
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
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A trash can with discarded food was observed in the activity space of the children and was accessible.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employee with an inactive employment status was observed at the operation caring for children.
Correction deadline
January 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2024
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
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The nap time equipment was observed being set up during other activities, while the children were in the activity space.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2909(2) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Set Up During Other Activities
Official code
746.2909(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection 6 children's records were observed, out of the 6, 4 of them did not have a completed Emergency Contact Address. 2 did not have the required Hearing and Vision Test. 2 parents did not specify they had received the operational policies, and 3 did not have a completed address for the Emergency Medical Authorization.
Correction deadline
February 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection 3 staff records were observed that did not have the required training topics or hours requirements.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The use zone for a stationary climbing structure was observed during the inspection. Two piece of equipment were found to be inside this use zone. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Official code
746.4803
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection a piece of climbing equipment was observed to have no loose fill material in its use zone. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Additional information is needed in the parent handbook: Procedure for parent to review or discuss concerns Procedures for parent participation How parents can review the inspection form and access to minimum standards, and Licensing website You will provide a place for breastfeeding Staff is trained in the prevention and awareness of abuse and neglect Notify parents they can visit the center at anytime Gang Free Zone
Correction deadline
March 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
Official code
746.501(b)(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The parent handbook needs to be updated with the following pertaining to active play: That your operation provides active play both indoor/outdoor Benefits of active play Duration Types of active play Plan for extreme weather
Correction deadline
March 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During inspection the parent handbook was reviewed and needs to be updated with the following policies: Suspension and expulsion Safe Sleep (a document will be provided) Emergency preparedness plan How you will notify parents of changes in policy or other info they may need
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(2) - Written Personnel Policies
Official code
746.201(2)