Ivy Kids Early Learning Center - Cinco Ranch
Licensed child-care center in Katy, TX 77494 · Texas operation #1529841 · part of Ivy Kids
Record summary
3 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (3 citations in all, from 4 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Oct 5, 2026.
0 of 3 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 27270 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, TX 77494
- Phone
- (281) 574-0395
- Website
- www.ivykids.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 250 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Sep 29, 2014; the permit has conditions
- Director
- Kiara Palumpa
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Oct 5, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
State rule 746.4911(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications"
Inspector's note: The synthetic grass installed over the unitary surfacing that is installed under the active play equipment is ripping, exposing the foam padding designed to take an impact from a fall
Corrected Oct 19, 2026, verified by the state Oct 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.
State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"
Inspector's note: 3 out of 10 children's files reviewed did not have the most current immunization record on file.
Corrected Oct 19, 2026, verified by the state Oct 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 2, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 2, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2912).
State rule 746.901(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)"
Inspector's note: 5 out of 5 staff files did not have the required affidavit form 2912 completed.
Corrected Jan 9, 2025, verified by the state Jan 3, 2025.
Dec 23, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 10, 2024: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 7 visits and 0 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Ivy Kids Early Learning Center - Cinco Ranch on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1529841.
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- Ivy Kids @ Birnham Woods Spring · 3 high-risk · 7 total
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- Ivy Kids Early Learning Center Cypress · 5 high-risk · 14 total
- Ivy Kids of The Heights Houston · 8 high-risk · 20 total
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