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Ivy Kids Early Learning Center

19919 Lakemont Bend Ln, Richmond, TX 77407 · Fort Bend County
Conditions on permit2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

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

Better than 36%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#48 of 66 centers in Richmond
6High risk
11Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
23 citations from 26 inspections and 17 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 26, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 6, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 22, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 12, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 5, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications9
Building & playground safety4
Caregiver conduct3
Health & medication2
Records & paperwork2
Staff ratios1
Supervision1
Transportation1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 9, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
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.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026
Medium HighJul 9, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials §746.3407(13)
During the walkthrough of the operation I oberseved a paint can in the corner of the bridge classroom away from the children.
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 26, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the investigation and information obtained the operation is not in compliance.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2026
HighOct 16, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
Based on the investigation and information obtained the operation is not in compliance. Inappropriate discipline occurred at the operation.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2025
HighDec 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have the fire inspection to review during inspection time. The fire in the current one expired on 11/21/2023
Correction verified Jan 8, 2025
MediumSep 10, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass §746.4003(a)(7)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 10, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation §746.4001
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 10, 2024InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
The electronic child safety alarm on the bus number 3 did not work.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2024
Medium HighDec 6, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care §746.801(11)
The fire inspection report was not availble at the inspection time.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2023
MediumOct 23, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
An employee did not have high school diploma available to review during the inspection.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2023
MediumOct 23, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child was missing the inmunization records in file.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2023
MediumOct 23, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Education Outside of U.S. §746.1111
A employee does not have education diploma translated into English.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2023
Medium HighApr 20, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Communicable Disease §746.307(d)
Based on the investigation and information obtained the operation did not provide information to parents that a child contracted a communicable disease.
Correction verified May 5, 2023
HighOct 25, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
One of the buses did not have a first aid kit. Note: This was corrected at the inspection time.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 25, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
There was no records of the playground maintenance checklists for the 2022 year.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2022
Medium HighOct 25, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
One employee in charge of transporting children did not have the transportation safety training available to review during the inspection time.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2022
Medium HighOct 25, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Stored in Designated Location §746.4001(4)
There was not available a first aid kit in a designated location in the center.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2022
HighNov 17, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Dec 24, 2021
MediumNov 12, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director was missing annual training hours for emergency preparedness.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2021
Medium HighNov 12, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training §746.1301(5)(A)
There were 4 out of 10 caregivers with the annual training hours missing for year 2021.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2021
Medium HighNov 5, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training §746.1301(5)(A)
There were 4 out of 10 caregivers with the annual training hours missing for year 2021.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2021
Medium HighNov 5, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months §746.1305(b)
The pre-service training was missing for 1 out of 10 employee records.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity250 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 30, 2012
DirectorNaureen Banatwalla
Phone8325951900
State operation #1352732

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.

Licensed centers nearby

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.