Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77079
Between Dec 2, 2021 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited iKids U at Sherwood Elementary School for 9 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 12 routine inspections; 3 were under rules the state weights High. The last 1 routine inspection found no violations.
The state lists iKids U at Sherwood Elementary School as serving pre-kindergarten and school-age children, open 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care. Program type: School Age Program.
Of the 9 violations at iKids U at Sherwood Elementary School, 3 fall under rules Texas weights High and 3 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
| Weight | Violations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| High | 3 | 33% |
| Medium High | 3 | 33% |
| Medium | 2 | 22% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 1 | 11% |
iKids U at Sherwood Elementary School had 9 violations since Dec 2, 2021, a shorter record than most, fewer than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 0.8 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
No single rule was cited twice at iKids U at Sherwood Elementary School between Dec 2, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026.
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Dec 2) | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 visits on record since Dec 2, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | Inspection | — | None |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Inspection | 988 | 1 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Inspection | 73 | 1 |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Inspection | 227 | None |
| May 11, 2023 | Inspection | 756 | None |
| Jan 30, 2023 | Inspection | 291 | None |
| May 26, 2022 | Inspection | 519 | None |
| May 3, 2022 | Inspection | 222 | None |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Inspection | 254 | None |
| Jan 7, 2022 | Inspection | 2 | None |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Inspection | 8 | 1 |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Inspection | 987 | 6 |
3 rules cited at iKids U at Sherwood Elementary School changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium · Nov 3, 2025 · Inspection
The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation regarding the temporary relocation since January 2025.
Medium High · Nov 21, 2024 · Inspection
One caregiver did not have current CPR Training.
In plain English: Each caregiver and each operation, program, and site director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text
High · Dec 13, 2021 · Inspection
A child was found to have been allowed to go to the restroom outside of the classroom without a caregiver.
In plain English: Caregivers must know and follow the state minimum standards and supervise children at all times. They must not be pulled away by tasks unrelated to caring for children, such as paperwork, janitorial work, or personal use of phones and other devices, and must pass along each child's information and parent instructions to the next shift. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
Medium · Dec 2, 2021 · Inspection
During review of Safety the first aid kit was found to be incomplete. Missing Items: 1. Sissors This was corrected when the director placed a pair of scissors in the kit.
In plain English: Each first-aid kit must hold a first-aid guide, adhesive tape, antiseptic, adhesive bandages, scissors, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, and waterproof disposable gloves. None of the supplies may be expired. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
High · Dec 2, 2021 · Inspection
During the inspection I observed a caregiver caring for 35 children without a cleared eligible background check.
In plain English: An operation must request a background check when it applies for a permit, hires someone, contracts with someone who needs a check, has a resident age 14 or older move in or a resident who is about to turn or has just turned 14, or learns of anyone else who needs a check. Checks must be renewed within five years for fingerprint-based checks or two years for name-based checks, and also when the person moves to another state or takes a role that requires fingerprints. Official rule text
Low · Dec 2, 2021 · Inspection
During review of records 1 out of 2 records evaluated did not include an affidavit as required.
Official text of rule 744.1103
Medium High · Dec 2, 2021 · Inspection
During the inspection I observed one caregiver supervising 35 children. The ratio is 1:26. The caregiver was over ratio by 9. This was corrected when the director came back into the classroom/ gym.
Official text of rule 744.1601
High · Dec 2, 2021 · Inspection
During revierw of administration the operation was found to not have developed operational policies.
In plain English: The permit holder must set and follow policies that meet the state minimum standards, name a qualified director, make sure staff report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline, and keep the number of children in care within the licensed capacity. It must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and follow the state child-care licensing law and rules. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
Medium High · Dec 2, 2021 · Inspection
The operation was found to have not conduted monthly fire drils as required.
In plain English: The program must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the building within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each, and record the date, time, and length of every drill. Official rule text
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).