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Ivy Kids of The Heights

824 W 25th St, Houston, TX 770084.7· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
190
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2026

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About Ivy Kids of The Heights

Ivy Kids of The Heights is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 21, 2026, for up to 190 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 35 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 11 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 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
190 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity190 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ivy Kids of The Heights 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 of The Heights

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
190 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1804881
See the state's record

Summary

35 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 12 of 35 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “A toy playhouse in the outdoor area has spider webs on it.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

  5. Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 25, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Three of the reviewed children files did not have a current immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      “A present caregiver was in charge of children without a current active background check. The caregiver was replaced with another qualified caregiver with a current background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids

      “A caregiver did not wash their hands after wiping a child's nose.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)

      “Nine of the reviewed caregiver files did not have a completed pre-employment affidavit form.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “Two of the reviewed infant feeding instructions have not been updated for over the 30 days time period.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “One of the reviewed children files did not have a completed emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026

  9. Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 25 earlier visits
  1. Nov 3, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “The operation did not self-report an injury where a child required medical attention.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2026

  2. Oct 17, 2025Inspection1 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 a current annual fire inspection report.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025

  3. Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 24, 2025Visit2 rules 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

      “A child was left inside of a classroom unsupervised for 55 seconds.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for

      “The caregivers were unaware that one child in their care was missing.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025

  5. Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 25, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation failed to document and share a copy of an incident report with the child's parents in regard to an incident that occurred while the child was in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2025

  8. Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jul 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Jun 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  13. Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Jun 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3425(1) - Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids

      “A caregiver did not wear gloves during assisting a child while handling blood after a child's incident.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2025

  15. May 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver picked up two children by one arm to wake them up from nap.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025

  16. Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Apr 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “A caregiver placed a child in a highchair without using the safety straps, which caused the child to fall.”

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025

  18. Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Jan 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers

      “One caregiver left the classroom without providing any information to the other caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “Two caregivers were arguing with one another while in the classroom with children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      “The director failed to actively address a staff incompatibility issue promptly to maintain child safety, ensure adequate supervision, and uphold the daycare's standards of care and compliance. ensure the operation remains in compliance and also maintain a safe and productive work environment.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025

  22. Jan 10, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers

      “One caregiver left the classroom without providing any information to the other caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “Two caregivers were arguing with one another while in the classroom with children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      “The director failed to actively address a staff incompatibility issue promptly to maintain child safety, ensure adequate supervision, and uphold the daycare's standards of care and compliance. ensure the operation remains in compliance and also maintain a safe and productive work environment.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025

  23. Jan 9, 2025Visit2 rules 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

      “A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for a moment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation failed to provide an incident report to the child's parents.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025

  24. Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  25. Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Ivy Kids of The Heights

Is Ivy Kids of The Heights licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 21, 2026.

When was Ivy Kids of The Heights last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 35 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ivy Kids of The Heights had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 12 of 35 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 of The Heights care for?

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

Does Ivy Kids of The Heights accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ivy Kids of The Heights' hours?

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

How much does Ivy Kids of The Heights cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (346) 637-2772 to ask.

What is Ivy Kids of The Heights' phone number?

(346) 637-2772.

Where is Ivy Kids of The Heights?

824 W 25th St, Houston, TX 77008. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School (The Greater Heights), 0.1 miles away.

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