24/7 PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY CARE
Pediatric ER in Houston — 24/7 Emergency Care for Children
If your child has trouble breathing, a high fever with warning signs, signs of dehydration, a serious injury, or is unusually sleepy or hard to wake, bring them to an emergency room. The Heights Emergency Room in Houston is open 24/7 for children of all ages, with a patient room dedicated to kids and no appointment needed.
Open 24/7 • Walk-Ins Welcome • No Appointment Required
WHAT WE OFFER
Emergency Care for Children, Day or Night
Open 24/7, Even Holidays
Kids get sick and hurt at all hours. We are open every hour of every day.
Walk-Ins Welcome
No appointment or referral is needed for emergency evaluation.
Dedicated Pediatric Room
A patient room set aside for children, to help them feel more at ease.
Infection Testing
Flu, COVID-19, strep, and urine tests when indicated.
X-Ray & CT
Imaging for injuries and illness when your child’s physician needs it.
Near Houston Heights
101 N Loop W #300, Houston, TX 77018, on the North Loop.
The Heights Emergency Room is a freestanding emergency room, not a children’s hospital. Children who need specialized pediatric hospital care are transferred.
CHILD EMERGENCY WARNING SIGNS
When Should You Take Your Child to the ER?
Take your child to the ER for difficulty breathing, any fever in a baby under 3 months, a high fever with a rash, stiff neck, or unusual sleepiness, signs of dehydration, repeated vomiting, a head injury with concerning symptoms, a possible broken bone, a deep cut, or a possible poisoning or swallowed object. Trust your instincts: if your child seems seriously ill, get help.
Children can’t always describe what they feel, so changes in behavior—how they eat, play, sleep, and respond—are often the most important clues.
Bring your child in for:
- Fast, labored, or noisy breathing
- A fever in a baby under 3 months
- Unusual sleepiness, limpness, or inconsolable crying
- No wet diaper or urine in 6 to 8 hours
- Repeated vomiting or green vomit
- A head injury with vomiting or confusion
- A limb they won’t use, or a deep cut
- A swallowed object, battery, or chemical
PATIENT REVIEWS
What Patients Say About The Heights Emergency Room
4.7
★★★★★
Based on 664 Google reviews (as of October 2026)
Patients frequently mention a welcoming atmosphere and a clean facility.
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Erika M. on Google
★★★★★
My sister went into anaphylactic shock while at work and her airway started to close. When we walked in the receptionist took one look at her swelling and ushered us to a medical suite. … I am immensely grateful to the care staff here. Their professionalism and efficiency went a long way to keep my sister calm during the whole process.
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Kendi on Google
★★★★★
I had a great experience at The Heights Emergency Room after a head injury. … Dr. Zahid was very thorough in his evaluation and took the time to explain everything clearly. … I’m very grateful for the excellent care I received and would highly recommend The Heights Emergency Room!
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Ahson W. on Google
★★★★★
Very good service. I brought my son here and they very quickly attended to him. … Abdullah took my son’s blood and Pablo administered the CT scan. … Dr. Khan explained the results thoroughly and professionally.
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Michelle R. on Google
★★★★★
I had a great experience at this ER. The facility was very clean, and the staff was attentive, professional, and compassionate. They took the time to listen to my concerns and made sure all of my needs were addressed. I felt well cared for throughout my visit.
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Samantha M. on Google
★★★★★
The staff here are amazing!! I had an embarrassing and painful health issue. … This staff made me feel so comfortable and supported through the pain, I didn’t feel embarrassed. … I left feeling heard, educated, and 1000% better!
Need emergency care now?
The Heights Emergency Room is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. No appointment needed.
Reviews reflect individual patient experiences; care and outcomes vary.
Is Your Child Sick or Hurt?
The Heights Emergency Room is open 24/7 for children, with no appointment needed.
If your child is struggling to breathe or unresponsive, call 911.
On This Page
Sick or Injured Child? We’re Open 24/7
Emergency evaluation is available day and night at The Heights Emergency Room.
When Should I Take My Child to the ER for a High Fever?
For children, age and behavior matter as much as the number on the thermometer.
Go to the ER for a fever in a child who
- Is under 3 months old with a temperature of 100.4°F or higher
- Is 3 to 6 months old with a fever of 102°F or higher, or seems ill
- Is unusually sleepy, limp, or hard to wake
- Has a rash that doesn’t fade when pressed
- Has a stiff neck or severe headache
- Is breathing fast or working hard to breathe
Learn more on our fever and infection page.
Febrile Seizures
A seizure caused by fever can be frightening, but most are brief.
Lay your child on their side on a safe surface, don’t put anything in their mouth, and time the seizure. Call 911 if it lasts more than 5 minutes, your child has trouble breathing, or they don’t wake up normally afterward. Any first seizure should be evaluated.
When Is Vomiting or Dehydration an Emergency in a Child?
Children, especially infants, can become dehydrated quickly from vomiting or diarrhea.
Signs of dehydration in children
- No wet diaper or urination in 6 to 8 hours
- No tears when crying
- Dry mouth and lips
- Sunken eyes or a sunken soft spot
- Unusual sleepiness or irritability
Green or bloody vomit, vomiting after a head injury, or a swollen, painful belly also need prompt care. See vomiting and dehydration care.
When Should a Child Go to the ER for Trouble Breathing?
Breathing problems in children can worsen quickly.
Seek emergency care for
- Fast breathing that looks like hard work
- Skin pulling in between the ribs or at the neck
- Grunting, wheezing, or high-pitched noisy breathing
- Flaring nostrils
- Too breathless to eat, drink, or talk
- Blue or gray lips (call 911)
Learn more on our shortness of breath ER page.
Can Heights ER Evaluate Children’s Injuries?
Yes. We evaluate children with falls, sports injuries, cuts, and possible fractures 24/7.
Signs that a child’s injury needs emergency care include a limb they won’t use, swelling over a bone, a cut that gapes or won’t stop bleeding, or any head injury followed by vomiting, confusion, or unusual sleepiness. Learn more about broken bones and cuts and wounds.
Swallowed Objects and Poisoning
Young children explore with their mouths, and some swallowed items are dangerous.
Button batteries, magnets, medications, cleaning products, and laundry pods need immediate attention. Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 for guidance, or call 911 if your child is having trouble breathing, drooling, vomiting, or is drowsy. A swallowed button battery is an emergency even if your child seems fine.
YOUR CHILD’S ER VISIT
What Happens When You Bring Your Child to the ER?
Our team checks your child’s vital signs and oxygen level, listens to your concerns, and examines your child with care to keep them as comfortable as possible.
A Space for Kids
A patient room dedicated to children, with staff trained to provide compassionate care for young patients.
Testing When Needed
Rapid flu, COVID-19, and strep tests, urine tests, blood work, and imaging are ordered only when they will help.
Treatment
Fever and pain medication, breathing treatments, IV fluids, splinting, or wound repair, depending on the evaluation.
Children who need a pediatric specialist or hospital admission are transferred to an appropriate children’s hospital.
Common Reasons Children Visit the ER
We frequently see children for:
Fever & Infections
Ear infections, strep throat, flu, urinary infections, and pneumonia.
Breathing Problems
Asthma flares, croup, bronchiolitis, and allergic reactions.
Injuries
Falls, sports injuries, cuts, and possible broken bones.
Stomach Illness
Vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and abdominal pain.
This list is general information, not a diagnosis.
QUICK ANSWERS
Pediatric ER Questions, Answered
Where is a pediatric ER near Houston Heights open 24 hours?
The Heights Emergency Room at 101 N Loop W #300, Houston, TX 77018, is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for children of all ages, with a patient room dedicated to kids. No appointment is needed, and you can check in online. It is a freestanding emergency room rather than a children’s hospital, and children who need specialized care are transferred.
When should I take my child to the ER for a high fever?
Bring your child to the ER for any fever of 100.4°F or higher in a baby under 3 months, or a fever with trouble breathing, a rash that doesn’t fade when pressed, a stiff neck, unusual sleepiness, signs of dehydration, or a seizure. How your child looks and acts matters more than the exact temperature.
When is vomiting or dehydration an emergency in a child?
It’s an emergency when your child can’t keep fluids down, hasn’t urinated in 6 to 8 hours, cries without tears, is unusually sleepy or limp, or has green or bloody vomit. Vomiting after a head injury and repeated vomiting in a baby under 3 months also need prompt evaluation.
When should a child go to the ER for trouble breathing?
Take your child to the ER for fast or labored breathing, skin pulling in between the ribs, grunting, wheezing, or noisy breathing, or if they are too breathless to eat or talk. Call 911 for blue or gray lips, severe distress, or a child who is very drowsy.
Can Heights ER evaluate children’s injuries?
Yes. The Heights Emergency Room evaluates children’s injuries 24/7, including falls, sports injuries, cuts, and possible broken bones, with X-ray and CT on site when needed. Wound repair and splinting are available, and children who need specialist care are referred or transferred.
EMERGENCY SAFETY
When Should You Call 911 for a Child?
Call 911 for a child with signs of a life-threatening emergency.
Call 911 for:
- Struggling to breathe or blue lips
- Unresponsive or very hard to wake
- A seizure lasting more than 5 minutes
- A severe allergic reaction
- A serious injury from a fall or crash
- Heavy bleeding
- A swallowed button battery with symptoms
- Severe dehydration with limpness
Paramedics can give oxygen, treat seizures and allergic reactions, and take your child to the most appropriate hospital.
Don’t drive while trying to care for a child who is struggling to breathe or having a seizure.
WHERE TO GO
Pediatric ER vs Urgent Care
Your pediatrician or an urgent care clinic can handle many childhood illnesses, such as mild colds, ear pain, or minor rashes. An emergency room is the right choice for serious symptoms, injuries, and any child who seems very ill.
Call 911
- Struggling to breathe
- Unresponsive child
- Prolonged seizure
- Severe allergic reaction
Go to the ER
- Fever in a baby under 3 months
- Breathing trouble
- Signs of dehydration
- Head injury with symptoms
- A possible broken bone or deep cut
Your Pediatrician or Urgent Care
- A mild cold or cough
- Ear pain without high fever
- A minor rash in a child who is acting normally
If you are unsure, choose the ER.
Learn more about the difference between urgent care and the ER.
24/7 Pediatric Emergency Care in Houston
Children get sick and hurt at all hours. The Heights Emergency Room is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Emergency Physician Evaluation
For infants and children of all ages.
Pediatric Room
A patient room dedicated to children.
Infection Testing
Flu, COVID-19, strep, and urine tests.
X-Ray & CT
For injuries and illness when needed.
Breathing Treatments
Nebulizer treatments for wheezing.
IV Fluids
For dehydration when needed.
Testing and treatment depend on your child’s symptoms and the physician’s evaluation.
Pediatric ER Near Houston Heights
The Heights Emergency Room is a freestanding emergency room at 101 N Loop W #300, Houston, TX 77018, along the North Loop (610). It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for infants and children of all ages and can be reached at (281) 560-4373.
The Heights Emergency Room
101 N Loop W #300
Houston, TX 77018
Houston, TX 77018
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
If you are searching for:
- Pediatric ER near me
- Children’s ER in Houston
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- ER for a child with a high fever
The Heights Emergency Room is open day and night for children.
Serving Houston Heights and Nearby Neighborhoods
Parents from across central and northwest Houston—including Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, Houston Heights, Timbergrove, Woodland Heights, Independence Heights, the Northside, Rice Military, the Washington Avenue corridor, First Ward, and Downtown—bring their children to us day and night. Our North Loop location is a short drive from many of these neighborhoods.
ZIP 77018
Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, and Independence Heights / Central Northwest
ZIP 77008
Houston Heights, Lazybrook, and Timbergrove
ZIP 77009
Heights East, Northside, and the Woodland Heights area
ZIP 77022
Independence Heights and Northline / Northside
ZIP 77007
Washington Avenue, Rice Military, the western and southern Heights, and First Ward
ZIP 77002
Downtown, northern Downtown, and nearby First Ward areas
Travel times vary with traffic and time of day.
FAQ
Pediatric ER — Frequently Asked Questions
No. It is a freestanding emergency room that treats patients of all ages, including infants and children, with a patient room dedicated to pediatric patients. Children who need specialized pediatric hospital care are transferred.
Yes. The Heights Emergency Room evaluates infants and children of all ages 24/7. Any fever in a baby under 3 months should be evaluated promptly.
Bring a list of your child’s medications and allergies, their vaccination record if available, and a comfort item such as a favorite toy or blanket.
You can give acetaminophen or ibuprofen at the correct dose for your child’s age and weight, if appropriate. Don’t give ibuprofen to babies under 6 months, and never give aspirin to children. Tell the staff what you gave and when.
Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 for medications and chemicals. For button batteries, magnets, choking, trouble breathing, or drooling, seek emergency care immediately or call 911.
No. Walk-ins are welcome 24/7, and you can check in online before you arrive.
Medical disclaimer: This page provides general health information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Sick or Injured Child? Emergency Care Is Available 24/7
Trust your instincts. If your child has trouble breathing, a worrying fever, dehydration, or an injury, bring them in.
If your child is struggling to breathe, unresponsive, or seizing, call 911 immediately.
