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Licensed Center · Texas

Ivy Kids Of The Heights

824 W 25Th St, Houston

Last inspected Sep 28, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
190
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
No
License type
Full Permit
Issued
May 21, 2026
Phone
3466372772

Conditions on the permit: Yes. See the state’s official record for details.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

8High risk
8Medium-high risk
3Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
1Low risk
24Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 30, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 2, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
    Inspector's note: A toy playhouse in the outdoor area has spider webs on it. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-16.
Mar 20, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 19, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 6, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 25, 2026 · Inspection
6 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
    Inspector's note: Nine of the reviewed caregiver files did not have a completed pre-employment affidavit form. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2026-03-11.
  • Critical AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-26.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: Two of the reviewed infant feeding instructions have not been updated for over the 30 days time period. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-11.
  • Critical Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
    Inspector's note: A caregiver did not wash their hands after wiping a child's nose. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-11.
  • Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
    Inspector's note: Three of the reviewed children files did not have a current immunization record. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-27.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
    Inspector's note: One of the reviewed children files did not have a completed emergency contact. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-11.
Jan 8, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 5, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 3, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
    Inspector's note: The operation did not self-report an injury where a child required medical attention. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-23.
Oct 17, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection report. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-22.
Sep 25, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 24, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
    Inspector's note: The caregivers were unaware that one child in their care was missing. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-20.
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: A child was left inside of a classroom unsupervised for 55 seconds. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-20.
Sep 11, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 28, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 25, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-15.
Aug 7, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 4, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 14, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 2, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 25, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 5, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 2, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
    Inspector's note: A caregiver did not wear gloves during assisting a child while handling blood after a child's incident. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-23.
May 7, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: A caregiver picked up two children by one arm to wake them up from nap. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-30.
Apr 8, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 5, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
    Inspector's note: A caregiver placed a child in a highchair without using the safety straps, which caused the child to fall. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-02.
Mar 13, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 24, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 10, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 10, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-10.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: Two caregivers were arguing with one another while in the classroom with children in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-10.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
    Inspector's note: One caregiver left the classroom without providing any information to the other caregiver. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-10.
Jan 9, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for a moment. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-01-10.
  • Non-critical Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: The operation failed to provide an incident report to the child's parents. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-07.
Dec 16, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 10, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.