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Ivy Kids Early Learning Center

19919 Lakemont Bend Ln, Richmond, TX 77407
licensed capacity
250
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2012

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About

About Ivy Kids Early Learning Center

Ivy Kids Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 30, 2012, for up to 250 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 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
250 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity250 childrenFrom the state license
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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 Fort Bend 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.
Fort Bend 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 Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
250 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2012
License number
#1352732
See the state's record

Summary

26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 26 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Transportation 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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  1. Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

      “During the walkthrough of the operation I oberseved a paint can in the corner of the bridge classroom away from the children.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

      “During the walkthrough of the schooler class there was one group of 59 children with 3 caregivers present. It was observed that there was only one roster for all children present, which exceeds the maximum group size.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026

  3. Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Feb 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 26, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “Based on the investigation and information obtained the operation is not in compliance.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2026

  9. Oct 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 16, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “Based on the investigation and information obtained the operation is not in compliance. Inappropriate discipline occurred at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025

Show 33 earlier visits
  1. Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Dec 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation did not have the fire inspection to review during inspection time. The fire in the current one expired on 11/21/2023”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2025

  8. Dec 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “The electronic child safety alarm on the bus number 3 did not work.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass

      “Buses number 1 and 3 were missing the thermometer. Note: It was correct at the time of inspection. The caregiver found two extra thermometers and placed them in the kit.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.4001 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation

      “Bus number 4 was missing the first aid kit. Note: this was correct at the time of inspection. The caregiver found an extra first aid kit and placed it on the bus.”

      Corrected during the visit

  11. Mar 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Mar 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  13. Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Feb 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  15. Dec 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “A caregiver in classromm Toddlers was seen helping toddlers use the restroom during a walk-through; however, neither the caregiver nor the children's hands were washed afterwards. Note Corrected at inspection. Caregivers and children were observed washing their hands.”

      Corrected during the visit

  16. Nov 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  17. Oct 23, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.

      “A employee does not have education diploma translated into English.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

      “The fire inspection report was not availble at the inspection time.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “An employee did not have high school diploma available to review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One child was missing the inmunization records in file.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023

  18. Jun 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Jun 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  20. Apr 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease

      “Based on the investigation and information obtained the operation did not provide information to parents that a child contracted a communicable disease.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023

  21. Apr 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease

      “Based on the investigation and information obtained the operation did not provide information to parents that a child contracted a communicable disease.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023

  22. Mar 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Mar 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  24. Feb 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  25. Oct 25, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

      “One of the buses did not have a first aid kit. Note: This was corrected at the inspection time.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.4001(4) - First Aid Kit - Stored in Designated Location

      “There was not available a first aid kit in a designated location in the center.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “One employee in charge of transporting children did not have the transportation safety training available to review during the inspection time.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

      “There was no records of the playground maintenance checklists for the 2022 year.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2022

  26. Aug 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  27. Aug 12, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  28. Jul 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  29. Jul 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  30. Nov 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  31. Nov 17, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “Based on the investigation and information obtained the caregiver did not intervene when a child was being confronted by a parent. Note: The caregiver has been retrained on how to intervene and communicate with parents.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 24, 2021

  32. Nov 12, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “The director was missing annual training hours for emergency preparedness.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

      “There were 4 out of 10 caregivers with the annual training hours missing for year 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021

  33. Nov 5, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

      “There were 4 out of 10 caregivers with the annual training hours missing for year 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months

      “The pre-service training was missing for 1 out of 10 employee records.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2021

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 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 January 30, 2012.

When was Ivy Kids Early Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ivy Kids Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 26 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 Early Learning Center care for?

250, 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 (832) 595-1900 to ask.

What is Ivy Kids Early Learning Center's phone number?

(832) 595-1900.

Where is Ivy Kids Early Learning Center?

19919 Lakemont Bend Ln, Richmond, TX 77407. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori House, 0.5 miles away.

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