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Spring, TX 77386 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ivy Kids @ Birnham Woods
- licensed capacity
- 333
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Ivy Kids @ Birnham Woods
Ivy Kids @ Birnham Woods is a licensed child care center in Spring, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 30, 2018, for up to 333 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 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 333 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 333 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ivy Kids @ Birnham Woods has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Montgomery 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Ivy Kids @ Birnham Woods
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 333 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1667718
Summary
23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 23 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 55 earlier visits
- Apr 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 21, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
“During the investigation, video footage showed that a caregiver did not hold and comfort a crying infant.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“During the investigation, video footage showed that a caregiver forced a child to sleep.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
- Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“During the inspection, in one classroom, a caregiver stated there were 27 children in the class, the other caregiver stated there were 26 children in the class, however 24 children were present.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025
746.2207(c)(5) - Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence
“During the inspection, three children were observed playing a video game that involved violence and a weapon.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
Mar 12, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on video footage observed during the investigation, it was found that a caregiver yelled at a child.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on video footage observed during the investigation, it was found that a caregiver grabbed the arm of a child while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
Dec 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two children's files did not have the updated immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
- Jun 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Apr 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
“The menu stated the children were having animal crackers and carrots for snack but the children were served pretzels and carrots for snack. Note: The substitution was noted during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“In the Bridge classroom there was a child size couch that was torn and as a result could not be properly sanitized. Also the peel material from the couch posed a hazard to the children. Note: The couch was removed during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 31, 2023Visit2 rules cited
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“Based on information received from DFPS a caregiver did not wash their hands after changing several diapers.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2023
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Based on information received from DFPS several children did not wash their hands after a caregiver changed their diapers.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2023
- Aug 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 13, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“Based on the findings of a DFPS investigation, a caregiver did not intervene when necessary to ensure the safety of children in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2023
- Jul 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 6, 2023Visit1 rule cited
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
“A child was left alone unsupervised in a classroom when the class transitioned from the classroom to the cafe for lunch. The child was alone for approximately seven minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2023
- May 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
“I observed a bottle of children's Benadryl that expired in October of 2022. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 5, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Sep 20, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“I did not observe documentation that the in-person portion for CPR was completed.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
“I did not observe documentation that a caregiver gad completed orientation and received the center's operational policies. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 16, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation an incident involving a 4 yr. old running out of the classroom and the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022
- Aug 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Aug 4, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
“During an A/N investigation, it was determined that a caregiver became frustrated with an infant child and used profane language.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022
746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation
“The operation did not report the suspected abuse of a child to HHSC - Child Care Regulation. The operation was aware of the incident where a caregiver placed a bib over the face of the infant.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“During a recent A/N investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a bib over the face of a crying infant.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022
- Aug 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 28, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“I observed a caregiver supervising 16 three and four yr. old children. The median age of the group was 3 years and the required child/caregiver ratio for three year olds is 1 caregiver with 15 children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2022
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“When asked how many children were in the group, a caregiver for school-age children didn't know the correct number.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2022
- Jul 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 5, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“During the walk-through inspection, a caregiver stated that there were 40 children in the group, but when I counted, there were only 35.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Interviews were conducted and operation procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a preschool child was left alone on the playground when the class transitioned back inside to the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2022
- May 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
“Interviews were conducted and surveillance tape was reviewed. It was determined that a caregiver placed two 3 yr. old children in the restroom during naptime as a disciplinary measure. NOTE: The caregiver was terminated.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 28, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“During an A/N investigation conducted by DFPS, it was determined that a 21 month old toddler left the playground through a gate that was not properly secured and was found in the parking lot of the operation. It was determined that the gate was not checked by the caregivers upon entering the playground with the group of children. It was also determined that the caregivers were sitting and could not see all areas of the playground. It was also determined that the caregivers did not account for the children in their group and were not aware that the child was no longer with the group.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2022
- Mar 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 31, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“Caregivers were interviewed and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that an infant child was left in the building during a fire drill due to caregivers not verifying the children in the group before exiting the building. During the inspection today, I asked a caregiver how many children in her room and she said 15 children but there were 16 children in the group.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Interviews were conducted and the operation's emergency procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a 6 month old infant was left in the classroom without adult supervision during a fire drill.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
- Jan 18, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 23, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 12, 2021Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a preschool-age child was left alone in a classroom when a caregiver did not follow the operation's procedure for transitioning children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Ivy Kids @ Birnham Woods
Is Ivy Kids @ Birnham Woods licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 30, 2018.
When was Ivy Kids @ Birnham Woods last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ivy Kids @ Birnham Woods had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 23 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 @ Birnham Woods care for?
333, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ivy Kids @ Birnham Woods accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ivy Kids @ Birnham Woods' 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 @ Birnham Woods cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 353-7777 to ask.
What is Ivy Kids @ Birnham Woods' phone number?
(281) 353-7777.
Where is Ivy Kids @ Birnham Woods?
28813 Birnham Woods Dr, Spring, TX 77386. The nearest other daycare we list is Ann Snyder Elementary YMCA, 0.4 miles away.