Ivy Kids Of The Heights
824 W 25TH ST, Houston, TX 77008 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 190
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Becky Tovar
- Phone
- (346) 637-2772
- Regulated since
- May 21, 2026
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1489940 · number 1804881
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 13 | 11 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (1), Other (5) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A toy playhouse in the outdoor area has spider webs on it.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-16. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Mar 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
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.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-03-06.
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Staff background & training
Nine of the reviewed caregiver files did not have a completed pre-employment affidavit form.
HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-03-11. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
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Other
Two of the reviewed infant feeding instructions have not been updated for over the 30 days time period.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-11. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver did not wash their hands after wiping a child's nose.
HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-11. Correction verified 2026-03-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
One of the reviewed children files did not have a completed emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-11. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
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Illness & medication Serious
Three of the reviewed children files did not have a current immunization record.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not self-report an injury where a child required medical attention.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection report.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-22. Correction verified 2025-10-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
The caregivers were unaware that one child in their care was missing.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-20. Correction verified 2025-11-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left inside of a classroom unsupervised for 55 seconds.
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 2025-10-20. Correction verified 2025-11-05.
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Other Serious
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Sep 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
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.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-15. Correction verified 2025-10-01.
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Illness & medication
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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not wear gloves during assisting a child while handling blood after a child's incident.
HHSC 746.3425(1) — Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-07-17.
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Other Serious
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May 7, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver picked up two children by one arm to wake them up from nap.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Other Serious
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Apr 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 5, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A caregiver placed a child in a highchair without using the safety straps, which caused the child to fall.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-02. Correction verified 2025-05-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-10. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
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Other Serious
Two caregivers were arguing with one another while in the classroom with children in care.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-10. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
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Other Serious
One caregiver left the classroom without providing any information to the other caregiver.
HHSC 746.1203(10) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-10. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 9, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for a moment.
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 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Illness & medication
The operation failed to provide an incident report to the child's parents.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via 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.