Early Ivy Education- Spring
2814 TRAILING VINE RD, Spring, TX 77373 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 131
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:15 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Victoria Ferlias
- Phone
- (281) 353-5757
- Regulated since
- Apr 23, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1364886 · number 1713653
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 6 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | Safety & premises (3), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Feb 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One caregiver's education documentation was in a foreign language and not translated.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
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Staff background & training
A new hire non-exempt caregiver who requires pre-service training has not obtained the first 8 hours of pre-service training before being counted in child/caregiver ratio.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-28. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios
Parent rights were not fully included in the updated parent handbook.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-25. Correction verified 2026-03-06.
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Staff background & training
All the required information for abuse and neglect was not including in the parent handbook such as warning signs, trainings, prevention methods, and community engagement/resources.
HHSC 746.501(a)(26) — Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-25. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
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Other
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Nov 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two new hires for the toddler room did not have first aid training prior to having unsupervised access to children while in care.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-29. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 28, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on DFPS documentation obtained, proper supervision was not maintained when 3 children were able get out the toddler playground gate and into the parking lot unsupervised.
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 2025-11-05. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was self-reported and found that a 1 year old was inappropriately disciplined when a caregiver hit the child's hand out of punishment.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-15. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One caregiver did not know the ages of the children they were caring for and did not have this information showing each child's age.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
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Safety & premises
Children were sitting in seats and were not strapped in. The seats were missing the safety straps. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Children under the age of 4 were served whole wieners, whole grapes and whole cherries which is a choking hazard.
HHSC 746.3317(7) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
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Other
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Jul 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training Serious
The director reported that a caregiver was seen using inappropriate discipline with a child in care. Based on the evidence, the allegation was supported. The caregiver responsible is no longer employed at the daycare. An emergency meeting was held with all remaining staff and standards were reviewed, and staff were given additional training on appropriate discipline to help ensure there are no future incidents.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Upon follow up, the fire inspection was still not completed. The inspection was requested and paid for but the inspector has not yet arrived. An extension is granted.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Upon follow up, the fire inspection was still not completed. The center is struggling to get the name changed on the account and needs more time to arrange for an inspection. An extension of 2 weeks is granted.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was alleged that a caregiver used inappropriate language with a child. Based on the information obtain during the investigation, there was support for this allegation.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Other Serious
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Apr 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection had expired in March 2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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