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Ivy Kids of The Heights

824 W 25th St, Houston, TX 77008 · Harris County
Conditions on permit2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Ivy Kids of The Heights is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 190 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2026. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 24 times and investigated 11 reports. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (5 of 20). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #328 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 37% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 37%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #328 of 882 centers in Houston
8High risk
8Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
20 citations from 24 inspections and 8 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 19, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication5
Building & playground safety3
Supervision3
Training & qualifications2
Records & paperwork2
Caregiver conduct2
Background checks1
Food & feeding1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighApr 2, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
A toy playhouse in the outdoor area has spider webs on it.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2026
LowFeb 25, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.1105(4)
Nine of the reviewed caregiver files did not have a completed pre-employment affidavit form.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2026
HighFeb 25, 2026InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
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 Mar 6, 2026
Medium HighFeb 25, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Three of the reviewed children files did not have a current immunization record.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2026
MediumFeb 25, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Two of the reviewed infant feeding instructions have not been updated for over the 30 days time period.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2026
Medium HighFeb 25, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids §746.3415(7)
A caregiver did not wash their hands after wiping a child's nose.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2026
Medium HighFeb 25, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One of the reviewed children files did not have a completed emergency contact.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2026
Medium HighNov 3, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
The operation did not self-report an injury where a child required medical attention.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2026
HighOct 17, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection report.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2025
HighSep 24, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for §746.1205(a)(1)
The caregivers were unaware that one child in their care was missing.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2025
HighSep 24, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A child was left inside of a classroom unsupervised for 55 seconds.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2025
MediumAug 25, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
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 Oct 1, 2025
Medium HighJun 2, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids §746.3425(1)
A caregiver did not wear gloves during assisting a child while handling blood after a child's incident.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2025
HighMay 7, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver picked up two children by one arm to wake them up from nap.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025
Medium HighApr 5, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
A caregiver placed a child in a highchair without using the safety straps, which caused the child to fall.
Correction verified May 23, 2025
HighJan 10, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Two caregivers were arguing with one another while in the classroom with children in care.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2025
HighJan 10, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
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 Mar 13, 2025
Medium HighJan 10, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers §746.1203(10)
One caregiver left the classroom without providing any information to the other caregiver.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2025
MediumJan 9, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
The operation failed to provide an incident report to the child's parents.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2025
HighJan 9, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for a moment.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity190 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 21, 2026
DirectorBecky Tovar
Phone3466372772
State operation #1804881

Common questions

Does Ivy Kids of The Heights take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Ivy Kids of The Heights’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Ivy Kids of The Heights accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Ivy Kids of The Heights cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Ivy Kids of The Heights for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Ivy Kids of The Heights had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 25, 2026: “AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Ivy Kids of The Heights compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #328 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 37% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Ivy Kids of The Heights last inspected?

Sep 28, 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 1804881 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.