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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.

The last 24 months 19 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

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.

Source:

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.

19 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Feb 11, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 11, 2026.

Sep 19, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 17, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 25, 2025.

Jun 21, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 21, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 3, 2024.

Jun 4, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 4, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 21, 2024.

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.5319. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 7, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 5, 2024.

  • Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

    “Observed toys that were placed in the hand washing sink in the Infant B classroom.”

    Rule 746.2419(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 11, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 21, 2024.

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 4, 2024.

  • Medication No Longer Used

    “Observed 2 expired Epi-Pens during the inspection. They both expired in April 2024.”

    Rule 746.3809. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 4, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 21, 2024.

May 21, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 4, 2024.

  • Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

    “Caregivers were observed grabbing children by the arm during the follow up inspection.”

    Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 4, 2024.

May 9, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
  • 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.”

    Rule 745.635(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 9, 2024. Correction verified: May 16, 2024.

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.2805(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 9, 2024. Correction verified: May 16, 2024.

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1315(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 9, 2024. Correction verified: May 10, 2024.

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1315(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 9, 2024. Correction verified: May 10, 2024.

Apr 30, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.3501(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 7, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 14, 2024.

Mar 27, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 9, 2024. Correction verified: May 21, 2024.

Mar 26, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.3417(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 26, 2024.

  • Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    “2 infant feeding instruction forms were not reviewed and updated within the last30 days.”

    Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 5, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 27, 2024.

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.3809. Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 26, 2024.

9 deficiencies older than three years
Aug 14, 2023: report to the state3 deficiencies
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1003(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 9, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 30, 2023.

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1201(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 9, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 30, 2023.

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 9, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 30, 2023.

Jul 7, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1309(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 10, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 10, 2023.

May 4, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 26, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 7, 2023.

Sep 19, 2022: report to the state2 deficiencies
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 13, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 9, 2022.

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.305(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 13, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 13, 2022.

Mar 17, 2022: report to the state1 deficiency
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 16, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 1, 2022.

Jan 28, 2022: report to the state1 deficiency
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 25, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 7, 2022.

All 54 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 27, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Oct 23, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo violation found
May 29, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Mar 30, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Feb 11, 2026Inspection1 deficiency cited
Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Sep 19, 2025Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Jun 18, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Oct 18, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jun 21, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jun 4, 2024Inspection5 deficiencies cited
May 21, 2024Inspection2 deficiencies cited
May 16, 2024InspectionNo violation found
May 9, 2024Inspection4 deficiencies cited
Apr 30, 2024Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Apr 1, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Mar 27, 2024Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Mar 26, 2024Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Feb 15, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Feb 6, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Aug 22, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Aug 14, 2023Report to the state3 deficiencies cited
Jul 7, 2023Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jun 1, 2023InspectionNo violation found
May 26, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
May 25, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
May 4, 2023Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Jan 4, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Dec 31, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
Nov 9, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Sep 19, 2022Report to the state2 deficiencies cited
Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Sep 14, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
Aug 8, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Jun 1, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Mar 30, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Mar 17, 2022Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Mar 7, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Feb 22, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Feb 18, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
Feb 1, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Jan 28, 2022Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Jan 28, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo violation found

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Jul 11, 2018.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 292 children.
Source:

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 .
Source:

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).
Source:

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.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

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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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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