Ivy Kids of The Heights

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 21, 2026

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 824 W 25TH ST, HOUSTON, TX 77008 1742
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 21, 2026
Operation number: 1804881
Licensed capacity: 190 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	25
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	11
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,927
Citations recorded	20
Record covers	October 10, 2024 – October 27, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	8
Medium High	8
Medium	3
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 27, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 242 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJuly 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 656 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 434 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 2, 20261 citation recorded1 of 312 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

A toy playhouse in the outdoor area has spider webs on it.

Correction verified by the state on April 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMarch 19, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 25, 20266 citations recorded6 of 679 standards cited at this visit

746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily FluidsRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver did not wash their hands after wiping a child's nose.

Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on March 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

One of the reviewed children files did not have a completed emergency contact.

Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

Two of the reviewed infant feeding instructions have not been updated for over the 30 days time period.

Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High

Three of the reviewed children files did not have a current immunization record.

Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)Risk level: Low

Nine of the reviewed caregiver files did not have a completed pre-employment affidavit form.

Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportNovember 3, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not self-report an injury where a child required medical attention.

Correction verified by the state on January 8, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 17, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection report.

Correction verified by the state on October 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 24, 2025Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 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 inside of a classroom unsupervised for 55 seconds.

Correction verified by the state on November 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible forRisk level: High

The caregivers were unaware that one child in their care was missing.

Correction verified by the state on November 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 11, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionAugust 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 25, 20251 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at RiskRisk level: Medium

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 verified by the state on October 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportJune 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

ReportJune 2, 20251 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.3425(1) - Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily FluidsRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver did not wear gloves during assisting a child while handling blood after a child's incident.

Correction verified by the state on July 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMay 7, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

A caregiver picked up two children by one arm to wake them up from nap.

Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 5, 20251 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver placed a child in a highchair without using the safety straps, which caused the child to fall.

Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 579 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJanuary 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 146 standards cited at this visit

ReportJanuary 10, 20253 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming CaregiversRisk level: Medium High

One caregiver left the classroom without providing any information to the other caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on March 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

Two caregivers were arguing with one another while in the classroom with children in care.

Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 9, 2025Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 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 unsupervised in a classroom for a moment.

Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at RiskRisk level: Medium

The operation failed to provide an incident report to the child's parents.

Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 554 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 10, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,275 standards cited at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.