Texas records · MONTGOMERY County · SPRING
Ivy Kids @ Birnham Woods
Licensed Center in SPRING, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 30, 2018
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 28813 BIRNHAM WOODS DR, SPRING, TX 77386 7115
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- November 30, 2018
- Operation number
- 1667718
- Licensed capacity
- 333 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 44 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 20 |
| Assessments on record | 1 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 5,266 |
| Citations recorded | 29 |
| Record covers | November 12, 2021 – February 5, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 16 |
| Medium High | 9 |
| Medium | 4 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionFebruary 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 27, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 16, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 476 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionAugust 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 22, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionApril 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 28, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 21, 20252 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and ComfortingRisk level: Medium High
During the investigation, video footage showed that a caregiver did not hold and comfort a crying infant.
Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to SleepRisk level: Medium
During the investigation, video footage showed that a caregiver forced a child to sleep.
Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 13, 20252 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2207(c)(5) - Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or ViolenceRisk level: Medium
During the inspection, three children were observed playing a video game that involved violence and a weapon.
Correction verified by the state on March 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
During the inspection, in one classroom, a caregiver stated there were 27 children in the class, the other caregiver stated there were 26 children in the class, however 24 children were present.
Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportMarch 12, 20252 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
Based on video footage observed during the investigation, it was found that a caregiver yelled at a child.
Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
Based on video footage observed during the investigation, it was found that a caregiver grabbed the arm of a child while in care.
Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionDecember 17, 20241 citation recorded1 of 800 standards cited at this visit
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
Two children's files did not have the updated immunization records.
Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportJune 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 18, 20242 citations recorded2 of 475 standards cited at this visit
746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus UsedRisk level: Medium
The menu stated the children were having animal crackers and carrots for snack but the children were served pretzels and carrots for snack. Note: The substitution was noted during the inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
In the Bridge classroom there was a child size couch that was torn and as a result could not be properly sanitized. Also the peel material from the couch posed a hazard to the children. Note: The couch was removed during the inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJanuary 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 78 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 263 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 1, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 110 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 5, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 131 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 132 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentAugust 31, 20232 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High
Based on information received from DFPS several children did not wash their hands after a caregiver changed their diapers.
Correction verified by the state on September 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High
Based on information received from DFPS a caregiver did not wash their hands after changing several diapers.
Correction verified by the state on September 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionAugust 9, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 163 standards cited at this visit
ReportJuly 13, 20231 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safetyRisk level: High
Based on the findings of a DFPS investigation, a caregiver did not intervene when necessary to ensure the safety of children in the classroom.
Correction verified by the state on September 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJuly 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 116 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 23, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 131 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 9, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 6, 2023Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
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 activityRisk level: High
A child was left alone unsupervised in a classroom when the class transitioned from the classroom to the cafe for lunch. The child was alone for approximately seven minutes.
Correction verified by the state on June 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 16, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 243 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 18, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 157 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 27, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 302 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 28, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 117 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 20, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 54 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionDecember 12, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 327 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 7, 20221 citation recorded1 of 226 standards cited at this visit
746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration dateRisk level: Medium High
I observed a bottle of children's Benadryl that expired in October of 2022. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionOctober 18, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 5, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 20, 20222 citations recorded2 of 130 standards cited at this visit
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policiesRisk level: Medium
I did not observe documentation that a caregiver gad completed orientation and received the center's operational policies. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedRisk level: Medium High
I did not observe documentation that the in-person portion for CPR was completed.
Correction verified by the state on September 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionAugust 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 16, 20221 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation an incident involving a 4 yr. old running out of the classroom and the operation.
Correction verified by the state on September 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionAugust 12, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 9, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 4, 20223 citations recorded3 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High
During a recent A/N investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a bib over the face of a crying infant.
Correction verified by the state on October 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane LanguageRisk level: High
During an A/N investigation, it was determined that a caregiver became frustrated with an infant child and used profane language.
Correction verified by the state on October 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, ExploitationRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not report the suspected abuse of a child to HHSC - Child Care Regulation. The operation was aware of the incident where a caregiver placed a bib over the face of the infant.
Correction verified by the state on October 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionAugust 2, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 28, 20222 citations recorded2 of 56 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForRisk level: High
When asked how many children were in the group, a caregiver for school-age children didn't know the correct number.
Correction verified by the state on August 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
I observed a caregiver supervising 16 three and four yr. old children. The median age of the group was 3 years and the required child/caregiver ratio for three year olds is 1 caregiver with 15 children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
Correction verified by the state on August 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJuly 12, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 8, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 5, 2022Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForRisk level: High
During the walk-through inspection, a caregiver stated that there were 40 children in the group, but when I counted, there were only 35.
Correction verified by the state on July 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
Interviews were conducted and operation procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a preschool child was left alone on the playground when the class transitioned back inside to the classroom.
Correction verified by the state on July 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 2, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 28, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet TrainingRisk level: High
Interviews were conducted and surveillance tape was reviewed. It was determined that a caregiver placed two 3 yr. old children in the restroom during naptime as a disciplinary measure. NOTE: The caregiver was terminated.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportMarch 28, 20221 citation recorded1 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High
During an A/N investigation conducted by DFPS, it was determined that a 21 month old toddler left the playground through a gate that was not properly secured and was found in the parking lot of the operation. It was determined that the gate was not checked by the caregivers upon entering the playground with the group of children. It was also determined that the caregivers were sitting and could not see all areas of the playground. It was also determined that the caregivers did not account for the children in their group and were not aware that the child was no longer with the group.
Correction verified by the state on May 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 1, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionFebruary 8, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 1, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 31, 2022Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForRisk level: High
Caregivers were interviewed and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that an infant child was left in the building during a fire drill due to caregivers not verifying the children in the group before exiting the building. During the inspection today, I asked a caregiver how many children in her room and she said 15 children but there were 16 children in the group.
Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
Interviews were conducted and the operation's emergency procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a 6 month old infant was left in the classroom without adult supervision during a fire drill.
Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportJanuary 18, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 9, 2021No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionNovember 23, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 707 standards cited at this visit
ReportNovember 12, 2021Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a preschool-age child was left alone in a classroom when a caregiver did not follow the operation's procedure for transitioning children.
Correction verified by the state on December 9, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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