Ivy Kids at Summer Lake Ranch
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas 77044
14681 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, Texas 77044. (832) 955-5111.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 19 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
- 9 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 35 inspections on record
- 4-Star Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
19 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.
35 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 27, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control, at the report to the state on Sep 19, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for, at the inspection on Jun 21, 2024
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for, at the inspection on Jun 4, 2024
6 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
19 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Feb 11, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children’s names and ages
“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.”
Sep 19, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“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.”
Jun 21, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“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.”
Jun 4, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“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.”
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Smoke Detectors Testing
“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.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“Observed toys that were placed in the hand washing sink in the Infant B classroom.”
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“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.”
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Medication No Longer Used
“Observed 2 expired Epi-Pens during the inspection. They both expired in April 2024.”
May 21, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the follow up inspection.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Caregivers were observed grabbing children by the arm during the follow up inspection.”
May 9, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“During the investigation initiation, I observed a caregiver alone in a classroom supervising children which goes against the provisional status in place.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“During the walk through I observed a caregiver yelling at a child in care during the transition time in the restroom before nap time.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“During the investigation initiation the center director and two caregivers did not have current and up to date first aid training.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“During the investigation initiation the director, and two caregivers did not have current and up to date CPR training.”
Apr 30, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
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Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
“Based on the information gathered a caregiver failed at promptly and properly changing a child`s diaper in care, causing a diaper rash.”
Mar 27, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not practice good judgment when picking a child up by one arm.”
Mar 26, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“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.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“2 infant feeding instruction forms were not reviewed and updated within the last30 days.”
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Medication No Longer Used
“An Epi Pen was observed and had expired in December 2023. Note: The provider has given the Epi Pen back to the parent.”
9 deficiencies older than three years
Aug 14, 2023: report to the state3 deficiencies
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Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director did not follow up with the owner’s request for the caregiver to notify parent of a minor injury the caregiver caused.”
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AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“The Department of Family and Protective Services found abuse occurred in regard to this investigation.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“This standard has been evaluated and found to be deficient according to Minimum Standards. A caregiver grabbed a child by the face causing scratches.”
Jul 7, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“One caregiver was lacking current training for children under two years of age. The caregiver was working in the infant room.”
May 4, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“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.”
Sep 19, 2022: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“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.”
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Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on information received during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to support that the incident was not reported in the required time frame.”
Mar 17, 2022: report to the state1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“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.”
Jan 28, 2022: report to the state1 deficiency
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Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“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.”
All 54 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 29, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| May 21, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| May 16, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 9, 2024 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 22, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Report to the state | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 7, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 26, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 25, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 4, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 4, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 31, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Nov 9, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 19, 2022 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 19, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 8, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Inspection | No violation found |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Jul 11, 2018.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 292 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 19 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 4-Star (the highest of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 2139 child care providers in Harris County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 19.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Tomorrows Future Development Center Inc. | 7 |
| Primrose School at Lakeshore | 10 |
| Hcde Tidwell Head Start | 3 |
| Sjb Childcare LLC DBA Growing in Graces | 36 |
| Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center | 1 |
| Ivy Kids at Summer Lake Ranch This child care provider | 19 |
| Our New Beginning Learning Academy | 24 |
| Joanns Day Care and Camp | 5 |
| Asumpta Kagoire | 4 |
| YMCA @ Centennial Elementary | 4 |
| Team Tots Academy | 18 |
| Monyae Mathis | Not given |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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