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Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston

5410 BELLAIRE BLVD STE A, Bellaire, TX 77401-3964

Operation number:
1678816
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
40
License effective:
August 17, 2018
Hours:
02:00 PM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8329931213
Email:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston from February 1, 2022 through May 28, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 13, 2026 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in eight inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
24

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 77401

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.71
Local median
1.05

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
57%
Local median
53%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
79%
Local median
53%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.1

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not have proof of current CPR and First Aid training.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
Official code
744.1315(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers did not have proof of current CPR and first aide training.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
Official code
744.1315(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One staff member needs pediatric CPR training.
Correction deadline
February 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
Official code
744.1315(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Transportation safety training is needed for one staff member who transports children.
Correction deadline
January 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1317(a) - Transportation Safety Training
Official code
744.1317(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One staff member needs pediatric first aid trainng.
Correction deadline
February 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
Official code
744.1315(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One staff member needs training in all special topics.
Correction deadline
February 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
Official code
744.1309(d)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers needed training in the following topics: -Age Appropriate Activities -Fostering Children's Self Esteem -Supervision and safety practices
Correction deadline
February 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-service Training
Official code
744.1301(2)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Records were evaluated for four children enrolled and the following was determined: -An emergency care address is needed for one child enrolled. -An address for the emergency contact is needed for one child enrolled. -Release persons is needed for one child enrolled.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
744.603(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
744.3501(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
744.3501(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One caregiver was present on 9/25 and did not have notification of eligibility from the Background Check Unit. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. Background check for the individual was submitted on 9/26. Caregiver was not observed to be present during the visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
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Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, it was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of change in operating hours.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.301(6) - Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
Official code
744.301(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
744.901(5)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
744.901(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review during this inspection.
Correction deadline
February 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.501(22) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
744.501(22)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Documentation of safety drills was not available for review during this inspection.
Correction deadline
February 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
Official code
744.801(9)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
Correction deadline
February 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
744.901(5)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One staff member is in need of 11 hours of annual training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.1309(a)(1) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
Official code
744.1309(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 of 2 personnel files available for review was in need of current Pediatric CPR/First Aid training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric CPR
Official code
744.1301(4)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One staff member was in need of orientation training.
Correction deadline
February 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation
Official code
744.1301(1)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The director's file was unavailable for review during this inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
744.901
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguisher in the transportation van was in need of servicing.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.3607(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
744.3607(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency practices form for the previous calendar year was reviewed and the following was determined: -The operation had not practiced the following drills four times each: Lock down, shelter, or severe weather drills.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.3559(2) - Sheltering Drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
Official code
744.3559(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency evacuation diagrams posted did not include the following: -The designated location outside of the operation where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited the operation safely. - The designated location inside the operation where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.3561(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
Official code
744.3561(a)(3)