Ivy Kids Early Learning Center
Ivy Kids Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Richmond, TX, licensed for up to 250 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2012. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 26 times and investigated 17 reports. Inspectors recorded 23 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (9 of 23). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 22% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #48 of 66 centers in Richmond and better than 36% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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During the walkthrough of the schooler class there was one group of 59 children with 3 caregivers present. It was observed that there was only one roster for all children present, which exceeds the maximum group size.
During the walkthrough of the operation I oberseved a paint can in the corner of the bridge classroom away from the children.
Based on the investigation and information obtained the operation is not in compliance.
Based on the investigation and information obtained the operation is not in compliance. Inappropriate discipline occurred at the operation.
The operation did not have the fire inspection to review during inspection time. The fire in the current one expired on 11/21/2023
Buses number 1 and 3 were missing the thermometer. Note: It was correct at the time of inspection. The caregiver found two extra thermometers and placed them in the kit.
Bus number 4 was missing the first aid kit. Note: this was correct at the time of inspection. The caregiver found an extra first aid kit and placed it on the bus.
The electronic child safety alarm on the bus number 3 did not work.
A caregiver in classromm Toddlers was seen helping toddlers use the restroom during a walk-through; however, neither the caregiver nor the children's hands were washed afterwards. Note Corrected at inspection. Caregivers and children were observed washing their hands.
The fire inspection report was not availble at the inspection time.
An employee did not have high school diploma available to review during the inspection.
One child was missing the inmunization records in file.
A employee does not have education diploma translated into English.
Based on the investigation and information obtained the operation did not provide information to parents that a child contracted a communicable disease.
One of the buses did not have a first aid kit. Note: This was corrected at the inspection time.
There was no records of the playground maintenance checklists for the 2022 year.
One employee in charge of transporting children did not have the transportation safety training available to review during the inspection time.
There was not available a first aid kit in a designated location in the center.
Based on the investigation and information obtained the caregiver did not intervene when a child was being confronted by a parent. Note: The caregiver has been retrained on how to intervene and communicate with parents.
The director was missing annual training hours for emergency preparedness.
There were 4 out of 10 caregivers with the annual training hours missing for year 2021.
There were 4 out of 10 caregivers with the annual training hours missing for year 2021.
The pre-service training was missing for 1 out of 10 employee records.
About this center
Common questions
Does Ivy Kids Early Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Ivy Kids Early Learning Center’s hours?
6 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Ivy Kids Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Ivy Kids Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 26, 2025: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Ivy Kids Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Richmond?
It is #48 of 66 centers in Richmond by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 36% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Ivy Kids Early Learning Center last inspected?
Jul 17, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1352732 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.