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Ivy Kids of The Heights

824 W 25TH ST, Houston, TX 77008-1742

Operation number:
1804881
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:
190
License effective:
May 21, 2026
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3466372772
Email:
Not listed
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 34 available inspections for Ivy Kids of The Heights from October 10, 2024 through July 28, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 2, 2026 and involved other violations.

Two later inspections, from April 30, 2026 through July 28, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
34

16 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
20

12 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
16

9 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

34 total inspections vs 13 local median in 77008

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.59
Local median
1.14

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
40%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
32%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
1.76

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: Other violations
Report finding
A toy playhouse in the outdoor area has spider webs on it.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two of the reviewed infant feeding instructions have not been updated for over the 30 days time period.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not wash their hands after wiping a child's nose.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Official code
746.3415(7)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
Nine of the reviewed caregiver files did not have a completed pre-employment affidavit form.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Official code
746.1105(4)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three of the reviewed children files did not have a current immunization record.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One of the reviewed children files did not have a completed emergency contact.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
February 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Official code
745.621(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not self-report an injury where a child required medical attention.
Correction deadline
December 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection report.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2025
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)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The caregivers were unaware that one child in their care was missing.
Correction deadline
October 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left inside of a classroom unsupervised for 55 seconds.
Correction deadline
October 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 5, 2025
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: Incident records
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
September 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
A caregiver did not wear gloves during assisting a child while handling blood after a child's incident.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3425(1) - Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
Official code
746.3425(1)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver picked up two children by one arm to wake them up from nap.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A caregiver placed a child in a highchair without using the safety straps, which caused the child to fall.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Two caregivers were arguing with one another while in the classroom with children in care.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
One caregiver left the classroom without providing any information to the other caregiver.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
Official code
746.1203(10)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation failed to provide an incident report to the child's parents.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for a moment.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2025
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)