Ivy Kids At Cross Creek Ranch
6407 CROSS CREEK BND, Fulshear, TX 77441 · Fort Bend County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 261
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Stephanie Zahra
- Phone
- (281) 505-0011
- Regulated since
- Aug 30, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1373416 · number 1718867
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (4), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 10, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of an incident that may have placed a child at risk of harm.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 10, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of an incident that may have placed a child at risk of harm.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Documentation for the carbon monoxide detector test was not obtained for April 2026.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(3) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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May 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Documentation for the carbon monoxide detector test was not obtained for April 2026.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(3) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
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Other
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Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 24, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child exited the building and remained on the playground unsupervised for approximately twelve minutes.
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 2026-05-20. Correction verified 2026-05-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 24, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child exited the building and remained on the playground unsupervised for approximately twelve minutes.
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 2026-05-20. Correction verified 2026-05-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Water bottles were not labeled in multiple classrooms.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A cleaning bottle was not labeled in the Prek1 classroom. A bleach bottle was in reach of children in the school age restroom.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-05.
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Other
Nap mats were not labeled in the Two B classroom.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-12. Correction verified 2025-06-12.
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Illness & medication
Current immunization records were not on file for two children enrolled.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-12. Correction verified 2025-06-12.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Water bottles were not labeled in multiple classrooms.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A cleaning bottle was not labeled in the Prek1 classroom. A bleach bottle was in reach of children in the school age restroom.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-05.
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Other
Nap mats were not labeled in the Two B classroom.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-12. Correction verified 2025-06-12.
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Illness & medication
Current immunization records were not on file for two children enrolled.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-12. Correction verified 2025-06-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Based on investigation findings a caregiver hit a child's leg on April 12, 2022. Note: The caregiver was immediately fired.
HHSC 746.2803(3) — Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-21. Correction verified 2024-11-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Aug 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Based on investigation findings a caregiver hit a child's leg on April 12, 2022. Note: The caregiver was immediately fired.
HHSC 746.2803(3) — Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-21. Correction verified 2024-11-07.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The parents/guardians of children enrolled in the center have not been notified of their parent's rights.
HHSC HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights — HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-19. Correction verified 2024-07-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The parents/guardians of children enrolled in the center have not been notified of their parent's rights.
HHSC HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights — HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-19. Correction verified 2024-07-12.
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Other
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Jul 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was one caregiver observed that did not wash/change her cloves after every diaper change.
HHSC 746.3505(a) — Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-20. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was one caregiver observed that did not wash/change her cloves after every diaper change.
HHSC 746.3505(a) — Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-20. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver was observed not washing their hands after changing children's diapers.
HHSC 746.3505(a) — Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-06. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 1, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver was observed not washing their hands after changing children's diapers.
HHSC 746.3505(a) — Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-06. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver left a child unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 7 minutes.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-03. Correction verified 2022-06-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver left a child unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 7 minutes.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-03. Correction verified 2022-06-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 31, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 31, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The dress up storage that is used in 2 two-year-old classrooms is created for ages 3+. The equipment also was not anchored to the wall as it is supposed to be according to manufacturer's instructions. **This was corrected when the director removed the items from the classroom**
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-16.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The dress up storage that is used in 2 two-year-old classrooms is created for ages 3+. The equipment also was not anchored to the wall as it is supposed to be according to manufacturer's instructions. **This was corrected when the director removed the items from the classroom**
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Nov 10, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 10, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.