Ivy League Preschool
Ivy League Preschool is a licensed child care center in Henderson, TX, licensed for up to 51 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1997. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 5 of them high-risk. 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 7 centers in Henderson and better than 6% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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This standard was reviewed and re-cited due to the operation not having a current gas leak inspection report.
During the insepction the last fire inspection was completed in May 2025.
The operation did not have the required gas pipe pressure test, the last test was completed in Feb. 2024.
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. When it was determined that a child was able to run out the front door.
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. It was determined that the daycare did not report a child running out of the door in the required time frame.
4 out of 5 children's records reviewed did not have an address listed for the emergency contact or the emergency medical provider.
3 out of 5 children's records reviewed were missing their Health Statements from a medical professional.
During the inspection children were seen in centers during the entire inspection.
3 out of 5 children's records reviewed were missing the immunization records or affidavit for exemptions.
A playground checklist was not available for review from the past 3 months.
A time sheet was not completed for all employees for the past 3 months.
During the inspection I observed an advertisement play on YouTube while children watched the television.
During the inspection I observed children using tablets and phones, as well as the television being on for more than one hour. Through my investigation it was also determined that children were exceeding the one hour a day requirement.
During the investigation it was found that an individual without a background check was allowed to be present and care for children.
An employee with an inactive employment status was observed at the operation caring for children.
The nap time equipment was observed being set up during other activities, while the children were in the activity space.
A trash can with discarded food was observed in the activity space of the children and was accessible.
During the inspection a piece of climbing equipment was observed to have no loose fill material in its use zone. This was corrected at inspection.
The use zone for a stationary climbing structure was observed during the inspection. Two piece of equipment were found to be inside this use zone. This was corrected at inspection.
During the inspection 6 children's records were observed, out of the 6, 4 of them did not have a completed Emergency Contact Address. 2 did not have the required Hearing and Vision Test. 2 parents did not specify they had received the operational policies, and 3 did not have a completed address for the Emergency Medical Authorization.
During the inspection 3 staff records were observed that did not have the required training topics or hours requirements.
During inspection the parent handbook was reviewed and needs to be updated with the following policies: Suspension and expulsion Safe Sleep (a document will be provided) Emergency preparedness plan How you will notify parents of changes in policy or other info they may need
Additional information is needed in the parent handbook: Procedure for parent to review or discuss concerns Procedures for parent participation How parents can review the inspection form and access to minimum standards, and Licensing website You will provide a place for breastfeeding Staff is trained in the prevention and awareness of abuse and neglect Notify parents they can visit the center at anytime Gang Free Zone
The parent handbook needs to be updated with the following pertaining to active play: That your operation provides active play both indoor/outdoor Benefits of active play Duration Types of active play Plan for extreme weather
About this center
Common questions
Does Ivy League Preschool take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Ivy League Preschool’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Ivy League Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Ivy League Preschool cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Ivy League Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Henderson, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Ivy League Preschool had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 25, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Ivy League Preschool compare with other daycares in Henderson?
It is #7 of 7 centers in Henderson by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 6% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Ivy League Preschool last inspected?
Jul 28, 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 509711 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.