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Houston, TX 77095 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ivy Kids Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 294
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About
About Ivy Kids Early Learning Center
Ivy Kids Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Cypress, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 25, 2014, for up to 294 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 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
- 294 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 | 294 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ivy Kids Early Learning Center 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.
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 Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 294 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1524683
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 13 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 29, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“The operation was over in ratio by 3 children during the inspection. The ratio was 38 children to 2 caregivers.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026
- Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 14, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Based on the information obtained, caregivers did not have an accurate count of children when conducting a name to face check. There were 17 children present in the classroom, and they only counted 16.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026
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
“Based on the information obtained, caregivers left a child alone in the classroom unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026
Jun 24, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“While reviewing personnel records 8 out of 10 files needed 8 hours of training in order to meet the 24 required hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“While reviewing the personnel records 4 out of the 10 files reviewed did not have a pre-employment affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“During the walkthrough multiple sleeping mats were torn and can not be properly cleaned.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“While reviewing personnel records there was 1 out of 10 files that did not have the skills based training portion completed,”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“During the walkthrough an infant was sleeping in the crib with a loose bed sheet.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“While conducting a Health and saftey audit there was no annual fire inspection on file. The last fire inspection was conducted in April 2025”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
Jul 9, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“4 children who were present were not signed into the operations tracking system during the inspection. Note: The provider signed each child in during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Personnel files evaluated were missing the following information: - Completed Employment Affidavit Form - Proof of Education - Completed Orientation”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“A caregiver with a provisional background check was observed in classroom alone with children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“Unitary surfacing material on the playground is torn.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2025
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jul 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“During the inspection a child in care medication was out of date. Note: Parents were contacted regarding the medication. The medication was discarded.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 14 earlier visits
- Apr 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 18, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation failed at changing a child`s diaper in care throughout the day.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2023
- Jul 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 21, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was deficient.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023
Aug 22, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The operations director and all staff did not have the up to date transportation training on file during business hours.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have an up to date fire inspection report available to review during business hours.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation did not have the most updated gas inspection documentation to review during business hours.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2022
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“During the inspection the operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist up to date as required per minimum standard guidelines.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was in direct care of infants without an active background check.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2022
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“I observed the emergency practice log for the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector, Smoke Detector Test and Fire Extinguisher Check not up to date.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022
Aug 22, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The operations director and all staff did not have the up to date transportation training on file during business hours.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have an up to date fire inspection report available to review during business hours.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation did not have the most updated gas inspection documentation to review during business hours.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2022
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“During the inspection the operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist up to date as required per minimum standard guidelines.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was in direct care of infants without an active background check.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2022
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“I observed the emergency practice log for the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector, Smoke Detector Test and Fire Extinguisher Check not up to date.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022
Jul 7, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Based on the information obtained during this investigation the caregivers at the operation did not properly supervise the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Based on the information gathered during this investigation, the caregiver did not have an up to date First- Aid/CPR on file and was the only teacher in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
- Aug 27, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Ivy Kids Early Learning Center
Is Ivy Kids Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 25, 2014.
When was Ivy Kids Early Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ivy Kids Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Early Learning Center care for?
294, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ivy Kids Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ivy Kids Early Learning Center'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 Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 859-0099 to ask.
What is Ivy Kids Early Learning Center's phone number?
(281) 859-0099.
Where is Ivy Kids Early Learning Center?
8100 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433. The nearest other daycare we list is Pinnacle Children Academy, under 0.1 miles away.