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Ivy Kids at Summer Lake Ranch

14681 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX 77044
licensed capacity
292
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2018

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About Ivy Kids at Summer Lake Ranch

Ivy Kids at Summer Lake Ranch is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 11, 2018, for up to 292 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 27 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
292 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity292 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ivy Kids at Summer Lake Ranch has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Ivy Kids at Summer Lake Ranch

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
292 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1671048
See the state's record

Summary

27 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 27 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Feb 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

      “The caregiver in the infant classroom provided incorrect ages for each child present in the classroom. The infant caregiver and school age caregiver provided ages for children who were not present during the inspection. Both caregivers had detailed rosters they could refer to that provides the children DOB and age. The age on the roster included years and months. This was corrected when the director instructed the caregiver to refer to their roster.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 19, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “During the investigation a child in care soiled her clothing, the operation provided the child with donated clothing that was too big and exposed the child’s body.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025

  9. Jun 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 43 earlier visits
  1. Oct 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “Caregivers did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for in the Toddlers, Pre-K 2 and Pre-School B classrooms during the follow up inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024

  4. Jun 4, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “Two Food Allergy Emergancy Plans were incomplete as they did not include the signature from the parent. Note: Parents signed the food allergy plans during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

      “There was no documentation showing the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have been tested monthly as the dates were missing and the name of who tested the detectors was missing.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “A caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the follow up inspection. The caregiver stated there were 8 infants were there 9 infants in the room.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

      “Observed toys that were placed in the hand washing sink in the Infant B classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “Observed 2 expired Epi-Pens during the inspection. They both expired in April 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024

  5. May 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “A caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the follow up inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “Caregivers were observed grabbing children by the arm during the follow up inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024

  6. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “During the investigation initiation the center director and two caregivers did not have current and up to date first aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “During the walk through I observed a caregiver yelling at a child in care during the transition time in the restroom before nap time.”

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “During the investigation initiation the director, and two caregivers did not have current and up to date CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024

    • Background checksHigh risk

      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 investigation initiation, I observed a caregiver alone in a classroom supervising children which goes against the provisional status in place.”

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024

  8. Apr 30, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths

      “Based on the information gathered a caregiver failed at promptly and properly changing a child`s diaper in care, causing a diaper rash.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024

  9. Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Apr 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  12. Mar 27, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver did not practice good judgment when picking a child up by one arm.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

  13. Mar 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “An Epi Pen was observed and had expired in December 2023. Note: The provider has given the Epi Pen back to the parent.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “2 infant feeding instruction forms were not reviewed and updated within the last30 days.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “A caregiver did not have a child's hands washed after diapering. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver went and had the child wash their hands.”

      Corrected during the visit

  14. Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Feb 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  16. Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Feb 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  18. Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Aug 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Aug 14, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “This standard has been evaluated and found to be deficient according to Minimum Standards. A caregiver grabbed a child by the face causing scratches.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      “The director did not follow up with the owner's request for the caregiver to notify parent of a minor injury the caregiver caused.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “The Department of Family and Protective Services found abuse occurred in regard to this investigation.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023

  21. Jul 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “One caregiver was lacking current training for children under two years of age. The caregiver was working in the infant room.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2023

  22. Jun 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  23. May 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  24. May 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  25. May 4, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “This standard was evaluated regarding a self-report received. Evidence supports a child in care was left unsupervised and was able to walk into a classroom alone for approximately 6 minutes. No injuries were received.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2023

  26. Jan 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  27. Dec 31, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  28. Nov 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  29. Sep 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “Based on information obtained during the investigation there is a sufficient amount of evidence to conclude that a child did exit the playground through a gate.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “Based on information received during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to support that the incident was not reported in the required time frame.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022

  30. Sep 19, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “Based on information obtained during the investigation there is a sufficient amount of evidence to conclude that a child did exit the playground through a gate.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “Based on information received during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to support that the incident was not reported in the required time frame.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022

  31. Sep 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  32. Aug 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  33. Jun 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  34. Mar 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  35. Mar 17, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “Based on the information obtained, it is determined that there is evidence to support that the operation failed to supervise the infants in care that caused a child to be injured.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2022

  36. Mar 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  37. Feb 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  38. Feb 18, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  39. Feb 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  40. Jan 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “Based on the information obtained, it is determined that there is evidence to support that the operation caregiver in the pre-k classroom used an inappropriate method to discipline a child.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2022

  41. Jan 28, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “Based on the information obtained, it is determined that there is evidence to support that the operation caregiver in the pre-k classroom used an inappropriate method to discipline a child.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2022

  42. Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  43. Oct 28, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Ivy Kids at Summer Lake Ranch

Is Ivy Kids at Summer Lake Ranch licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 11, 2018.

When was Ivy Kids at Summer Lake Ranch last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 27 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ivy Kids at Summer Lake Ranch had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 9 of 27 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Ivy Kids at Summer Lake Ranch care for?

292, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Ivy Kids at Summer Lake Ranch accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Ivy Kids at Summer Lake Ranch's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ivy Kids at Summer Lake Ranch cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 955-5111 to ask.

What is Ivy Kids at Summer Lake Ranch's phone number?

(832) 955-5111.

Where is Ivy Kids at Summer Lake Ranch?

14681 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX 77044. The nearest other daycare we list is Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).