Ivy Kids At Summer Lake Ranch
14681 W LAKE HOUSTON PKWY, Houston, TX 77044 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 292
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Vikram Kapur
- Phone
- (832) 955-5111
- Regulated since
- Jul 11, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1302173 · number 1671048
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2024 | 17 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (8) |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-11.
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Other
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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-17. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-21. Correction verified 2024-07-03.
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Other Serious
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Jun 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-04. Correction verified 2024-06-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed toys that were placed in the hand washing sink in the Infant B classroom.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-11. Correction verified 2024-06-21.
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Illness & medication
Observed 2 expired Epi-Pens during the inspection. They both expired in April 2024.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-04. Correction verified 2024-06-21.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-05.
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Other Serious
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May 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the follow up inspection.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-06-04.
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Other Serious
Caregivers were observed grabbing children by the arm during the follow up inspection.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-06-04.
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Other Serious
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May 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the investigation initiation, I observed a caregiver alone in a classroom supervising children which goes against the provisional status in place.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-09. Correction verified 2024-05-16.
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Staff background & training
During the investigation initiation the center director and two caregivers did not have current and up to date first aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-09. Correction verified 2024-05-10.
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Staff background & training
During the investigation initiation the director, and two caregivers did not have current and up to date CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-09. Correction verified 2024-05-10.
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Other Serious
During the walk through I observed a caregiver yelling at a child in care during the transition time in the restroom before nap time.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-09. Correction verified 2024-05-16.
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Other Serious
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Apr 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on the information gathered a caregiver failed at promptly and properly changing a child`s diaper in care, causing a diaper rash.
HHSC 746.3501(2) — Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not practice good judgment when picking a child up by one arm.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-09. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
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Other Serious
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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
2 infant feeding instruction forms were not reviewed and updated within the last30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-03-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-26.
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Illness & medication
An Epi Pen was observed and had expired in December 2023. Note: The provider has given the Epi Pen back to the parent.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-26.
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Other
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Feb 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The director did not follow up with the owner's request for the caregiver to notify parent of a minor injury the caregiver caused.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-09. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The Department of Family and Protective Services found abuse occurred in regard to this investigation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-09. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Other Serious
This standard has been evaluated and found to be deficient according to Minimum Standards. A caregiver grabbed a child by the face causing scratches.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-09. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Other Serious
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Jul 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was lacking current training for children under two years of age. The caregiver was working in the infant room.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-10. Correction verified 2023-07-10.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 25, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-26. Correction verified 2023-07-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 31, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Records & paperwork Serious
Based on information received during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to support that the incident was not reported in the required time frame.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 17, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-16. Correction verified 2022-06-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-07.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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