Ivy League Preschool
805 Ruby St, Henderson, TX
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Excel Pre-School
- licensed capacity
- 75
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2009
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About
About Excel Pre-School
Excel Pre-School is a licensed child care center in Henderson, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 4, 2009, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Excel Pre-School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rusk County has a median price of $124 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$124
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$110
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$108
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$104
State record
Inspection reports for Excel Pre-School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2009
- License number
- #998808
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 12 of 17 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Records and paperwork 10
- Background checks 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Sep 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“The operation did not have a current employee list printed and posted during the inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the list was printed off and posted.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 14, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“The operation did not update/provide proof of coverage by their anniversary date.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
Jul 9, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“The operation did not update/provide proof of coverage by their anniversary date.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026
- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 27, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that a parent was not receiving a daily report.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that caregivers were not following the written feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when the director stated another individual was responsible for the daily running of the facility.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that infants were sleeping in restrictive devices on multiple occasions for extended times.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026
- May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The most recent inspection report from December 2025 was not posted at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
Dec 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The most recent inspection report from May 2025 was not posted at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“During the inspection bottle of fabric softener and laundry detergent were present in a room with children and within reach.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026
Jun 9, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“This standard was found to be out of compliance through a DFPS investigation. The operation stated they did not have a record of who picked up the child”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
Show 16 earlier visits
- May 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An individual with a pending background check was in a classroom watching children.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2025
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“During the inspection a person with a Conditional background check was not following the conditions set on their background check.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2025
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the insepction a child was observed playing with a container of Gain Fabric Sheets marked keep out of reach”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
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 activity
“During the insepction a child was found to be by themselves in a room with the lights off.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
May 9, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation, when a caregiver stated they had at one point did not inform a parent or the office of a less serious injury to their child.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
Oct 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the inspection an individual that did not have an eligible background check was present inside a classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
Jul 25, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
“During review the 8 children's records seen had not been updated since 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024
746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
“During the walkthrough the activity plan was seen posted, the plan did not list the dates the plan covered.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Exposed dry wall and peeling paint were observed during the walk through.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Infant feeding instructions were reviewed and had not been updated in more than 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“During my inspection I observed infants sitting in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes. The children were not eating or being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024
Jun 21, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. The operation has not updated or provided liability insurance information by the required date.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2024
- Dec 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Aug 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The fire drill documentation was observed and discussed at the operation. The average exit time was seen to be 4 minutes during the fire drills.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023
- May 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 10, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“A current employee list was not available upon request. This was corrected at the inspection when the staff made a current employees list.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“During the inspection a smoke detector was heard beeping for low battery. The monthly test log was then observed after and found ot not have been complete since January.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2023
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“During the inspection a sign in and sign out log was viewed however there were not parent or employee initials or signature.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2023
Apr 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“During the inspection I observed the infant caregivers using the handwashing sink to clean bottles, and the cleaning sink to wash their hands. The caregivers then switched back to using the handwashing sink for handwashing and vice versa.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2023
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“During the inspection the sign in and sign out log was viewed. The log does not have a time of the children's arrival or time of the children's departure.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2023
Jan 20, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“Your operation did not complete the employees who left survey for 2022 in the required timeframe.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2023
- Nov 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the inspection one of the classrooms was observed with 1 caregiver and 18 children, the specified age range of the classroom was 3 years old.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2022
Oct 19, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“The current employee list was not posted or printed upon arrival for the inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the person in charge printed off a copy and posted it to the board.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“During the inspection 4 out of the 8 records observed did not have the required notarized affidavit. 3 did not have the employment start date.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the inspection the two year old classroom was found to be out of ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022
746.1313 - Time Period of Training
“The operation was not using the caregivers hire date as the starting point for annual training. This was corrected at the inspection when I discussed this with the person in charge, the operation will now start to use the hire date as the starting point for annual trainings.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“During the inspection only 7.5 hours of annual training could be provided for the director for the previous training year.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2022
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“During the inspection the flooring in multiple classrooms was observed to be loose or missing. This posed a tripping hazard to caregivers and children and exposed the material for children to pick at.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2022
- Nov 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Excel Pre-School
Is Excel Pre-School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 4, 2009.
When was Excel Pre-School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Excel Pre-School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 12 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 23 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Excel Pre-School care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Excel Pre-School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Excel Pre-School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Excel Pre-School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 657-2007 to ask.
What is Excel Pre-School's phone number?
(903) 657-2007.
Where is Excel Pre-School?
501 S Marshall St, Henderson, TX 75654. The nearest other daycare we list is Ms. Karen's Montessori School, 0.2 miles away.