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Childcare center · Houston, TX
Ivy Kids of The Heights
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 824 W 25TH ST, Houston, TX 77008
County: Harris County
Phone: (346) 637-2772
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 190 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1804881
Permit: Full Permit, issued May 21, 2026
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Conditions on permit: Yes (see the official record for details)
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 25 inspections
- 12 investigations
- 20 citations from these visits (risk level: High 8, Medium High 8, Medium 3, Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from October 10, 2024 to October 27, 2026, newest first: 37 visits and 20 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 27, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 28, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 18, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · Findings pending
July 28, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 30, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 2, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2026 · Correction verified: April 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A toy playhouse in the outdoor area has spider webs on it.
March 20, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 19, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
March 6, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 25, 2026 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 11, 2026 · Correction verified: March 10, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two of the reviewed infant feeding instructions have not been updated for over the 30 days time period.
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 11, 2026 · Correction verified: March 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not wash their hands after wiping a child's nose.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2026 · Correction verified: April 22, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three of the reviewed children files did not have a current immunization record.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 11, 2026 · Correction verified: March 10, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the reviewed children files did not have a completed emergency contact.
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 26, 2026 · Correction verified: March 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: March 11, 2026 · Correction verified: March 10, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Nine of the reviewed caregiver files did not have a completed pre-employment affidavit form.
January 8, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
November 5, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 3, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 23, 2025 · Correction verified: January 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not self-report an injury where a child required medical attention.
October 17, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 22, 2025 · Correction verified: October 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection report.
September 25, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 24, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 20, 2025 · Correction verified: November 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregivers were unaware that one child in their care was missing.
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 20, 2025 · Correction verified: November 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child was left inside of a classroom unsupervised for 55 seconds.
September 11, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 28, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 25, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 15, 2025 · Correction verified: October 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
August 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 4, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
July 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 2, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 25, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
June 5, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 2, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.3425(1) - Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 23, 2025 · Correction verified: July 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not wear gloves during assisting a child while handling blood after a child's incident.
May 7, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2025 · Correction verified: July 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver picked up two children by one arm to wake them up from nap.
April 8, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 5, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 2, 2025 · Correction verified: May 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver placed a child in a highchair without using the safety straps, which caused the child to fall.
March 13, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 29, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 24, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 10, 2025 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 10, 2025 · Correction verified: March 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers were arguing with one another while in the classroom with children in care.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 10, 2025 · Correction verified: March 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 10, 2025 · Correction verified: March 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver left the classroom without providing any information to the other caregiver.
January 10, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 9, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2025 · Correction verified: March 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation failed to provide an incident report to the child's parents.
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 10, 2025 · Correction verified: January 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for a moment.
December 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 10, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.