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Ivy Kids Early Learning Center

8100 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433 · Harris County
Conditions on permit4 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Ivy Kids Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Cypress, TX, licensed for up to 294 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2014. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 25 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (5 of 25). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #65 of 72 centers in Cypress and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 7%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#65 of 72 centers in Cypress
9High risk
11Medium High risk
4Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
25 citations from 14 inspections and 9 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 13, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 31, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 25, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 21, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision5
Training & qualifications4
Building & playground safety4
Records & paperwork3
Other standards3
Health & medication3
Staff ratios2
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 29, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2026
Medium HighJul 29, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
The operation was over in ratio by 3 children during the inspection. The ratio was 38 children to 2 caregivers.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2026
HighJul 14, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Based on the information obtained, caregivers did not have an accurate count of children when conducting a name to face check. There were 17 children present in the classroom, and they only counted 16.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2026
HighJul 14, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on the information obtained, caregivers left a child alone in the classroom unsupervised.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2026
Medium LowJun 24, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
While reviewing the personnel records 4 out of the 10 files reviewed did not have a pre-employment affidavit.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2026
Medium HighJun 24, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
While reviewing personnel records 8 out of 10 files needed 8 hours of training in order to meet the 24 required hours.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2026
MediumJun 24, 2026InspectionOther standards
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age §746.4503(a)
During the walkthrough multiple sleeping mats were torn and can not be properly cleaned.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2026
Medium HighJun 24, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2409(a)(2)
During the walkthrough an infant was sleeping in the crib with a loose bed sheet.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2026
HighJun 24, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
While conducting a Health and saftey audit there was no annual fire inspection on file. The last fire inspection was conducted in April 2025
Correction verified Aug 11, 2026
Medium HighJun 24, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
While reviewing personnel records there was 1 out of 10 files that did not have the skills based training portion completed,
Correction verified Jul 7, 2026
Medium HighJul 9, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System §746.631(a)
4 children who were present were not signed into the operations tracking system during the inspection. Note: The provider signed each child in during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 9, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Personnel files evaluated were missing the following information: - Completed Employment Affidavit Form - Proof of Education - Completed Orientation
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025
HighJul 9, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
A caregiver with a provisional background check was observed in classroom alone with children.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025
Medium HighJul 9, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
Unitary surfacing material on the playground is torn.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2025
MediumJul 17, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
During the inspection a child in care medication was out of date. Note: Parents were contacted regarding the medication. The medication was discarded.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 18, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt §746.3501(1)
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation failed at changing a child`s diaper in care throughout the day.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2023
HighDec 21, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was deficient.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2023
HighAug 22, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was in direct care of infants without an active background check.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2022
Medium HighAug 22, 2022InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
I observed the emergency practice log for the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector, Smoke Detector Test and Fire Extinguisher Check not up to date.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2022
Medium HighAug 22, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The operations director and all staff did not have the up to date transportation training on file during business hours.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
MediumAug 22, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
During the inspection the operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist up to date as required per minimum standard guidelines.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2022
Medium HighAug 22, 2022InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The operation did not have the most updated gas inspection documentation to review during business hours.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2022
HighAug 22, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have an up to date fire inspection report available to review during business hours.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022
Medium HighJul 7, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Based on the information gathered during this investigation, the caregiver did not have an up to date First- Aid/CPR on file and was the only teacher in the classroom.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
HighJul 7, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Based on the information obtained during this investigation the caregivers at the operation did not properly supervise the children in care.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity294 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 25, 2014
DirectorPamona Young-eason
Phone2818590099
State operation #1524683

Common questions

Does Ivy Kids Early Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Ivy Kids Early Learning Center’s hours?

6 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Ivy Kids Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Ivy Kids Early Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Ivy Kids Early Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Cypress, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Ivy Kids Early Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 29, 2026: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Ivy Kids Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Cypress?

It is #65 of 72 centers in Cypress by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Ivy Kids Early Learning Center last inspected?

Aug 13, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1524683 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.