Ivy Kids Early Learning Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Cypress / Harris / 77433
Street address: 8100 Barker Cypress Rd
Phone: (281) 859-0099
Capacity: 294
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: March 25, 2014
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 8 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 13, 2026.

The same records list 15 cited deficiencies dated July 17, 2024 to July 29, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 5 High, 6 Medium High, 3 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 2 corrected at inspection, 13 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 13 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 15 cited deficiencies for Ivy Kids Early Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 High, 6 Medium High, 3 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 8 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-13.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	5
Medium High	6
Medium	3
Medium Low	1
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-07-29 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

Caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-29

2026-07-29 · 746.1609 · Medium High

Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

The operation was over in ratio by 3 children during the inspection. The ratio was 38 children to 2 caregivers.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-05

2026-07-14 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Based on the information obtained, caregivers left a child alone in the classroom unsupervised.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-16

Full citation history from HHSC (25)

2026-07-29 · 746.1609 · Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-05. Correction verified: 2026-08-13.
The operation was over in ratio by 3 children during the inspection. The ratio was 38 children to 2 caregivers.
2026-07-29 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-29. Correction verified: 2026-08-13.
Caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.
2026-07-14 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-16. Correction verified: 2026-07-29.
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.
2026-07-14 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-16. Correction verified: 2026-07-29.
Based on the information obtained, caregivers left a child alone in the classroom unsupervised.
2026-06-24 · 746.901(5) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-08. Correction verified: 2026-06-24.
While reviewing the personnel records 4 out of the 10 files reviewed did not have a pre-employment affidavit.
2026-06-24 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-08. Correction verified: 2026-06-24.
While reviewing personnel records 8 out of 10 files needed 8 hours of training in order to meet the 24 required hours.
2026-06-24 · 746.4503(a) · Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-08. Correction verified: 2026-06-24.
During the walkthrough multiple sleeping mats were torn and can not be properly cleaned.
2026-06-24 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-08. Correction verified: 2026-07-07.
While reviewing personnel records there was 1 out of 10 files that did not have the skills based training portion completed,
2026-06-24 · 746.2409(a)(2) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-01. Correction verified: 2026-06-24.
During the walkthrough an infant was sleeping in the crib with a loose bed sheet.
2026-06-24 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-03. Correction verified: 2026-08-11.
While conducting a Health and saftey audit there was no annual fire inspection on file. The last fire inspection was conducted in April 2025
2025-07-09 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-23. Correction verified: 2025-07-16.
Personnel files evaluated were missing the following information: - Completed Employment Affidavit Form - Proof of Education - Completed Orientation
2025-07-09 · 745.635(3) · High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-09. Correction verified: 2025-07-09.
A caregiver with a provisional background check was observed in classroom alone with children.
2025-07-09 · 746.631(a) · Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-07-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-07-09 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-23. Correction verified: 2025-07-24.
Unitary surfacing material on the playground is torn.
2024-07-17 · 746.3809 · Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-07-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the inspection a child in care medication was out of date. Note: Parents were contacted regarding the medication. The medication was discarded.
2023-07-18 · 746.3501(1) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-01. Correction verified: 2023-08-18.
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation failed at changing a child`s diaper in care throughout the day.
2022-12-21 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-09. Correction verified: 2023-02-10.
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was deficient.
2022-08-22 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-22. Correction verified: 2022-08-25.
A caregiver was in direct care of infants without an active background check.
2022-08-22 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-22. Correction verified: 2022-08-22.
The operations director and all staff did not have the up to date transportation training on file during business hours.
2022-08-22 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-29. Correction verified: 2022-08-25.
The operation did not have the most updated gas inspection documentation to review during business hours.
2022-08-22 · 746.5537(a)(2) · Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-29. Correction verified: 2022-08-31.
I observed the emergency practice log for the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector, Smoke Detector Test and Fire Extinguisher Check not up to date.
2022-08-22 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-20. Correction verified: 2022-09-22.
The operation did not have an up to date fire inspection report available to review during business hours.
2022-08-22 · 746.801(8) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-29. Correction verified: 2022-08-25.
During the inspection the operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist up to date as required per minimum standard guidelines.
2022-07-07 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-19. Correction verified: 2022-08-22.
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.
2022-07-07 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-17. Correction verified: 2022-08-22.
Based on the information obtained during this investigation the caregivers at the operation did not properly supervise the children in care.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1123835

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.