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Idea Lab - Austin

8620 BURNET RD STE 500, Austin, TX 78757-7071

Operation number:
1692191
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Travis
Capacity:
49
License effective:
December 2, 2019
Hours:
03:00 PM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5127105694
Email:
austin@idealabkids.com

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 11 available inspections for Idea Lab - Austin from September 30, 2021 through June 24, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 18, 2026 and involved other violations.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two 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
11

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78757

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.18
Local median
0.58

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
73%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
73%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.56

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
At inspection, the operation had 51 children in care, when they are licensed for 49.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.201(11) - AP Ensure Total Number of Children Both At and Away From Operation Within Capacity
Official code
744.201(11)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
At inspection, two caregivers present, at the operation and working with children, did not have cleared background checks.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2026
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
View official report
Low concern: Other violations
Report finding
Five out of six children admission forms were missing parent signatures.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
744.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Official code
744.609(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers were missing First Aid certifications on file.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2026
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)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver was not able to locate their CPR card, even though they had taken the training within the last two years.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
744.1331(b) - Documentation CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training and expiration date
Official code
744.1331(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present at the operation without a current background check.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2025
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
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
During an investigation inspection it was found that injuries that required medical attention were not reported to CCR.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
744.305(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Out of the six staff files reviewed, one staff member did not have CPR training that included hands-on skills practice, and another had an expired CPR/First Aid certification.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines
Official code
744.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was no current sanitation inspection available for review.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.2501(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
744.2501(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Out of 6 staff files reviewed one was missing a current CPR/First aid training.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation's last active play monthly check was August 2021. This was corrected at inspection when the Director completed the checklist for September.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.3113(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
744.3113(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One staff member's cpr and first aid training expired in May 2021.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2021
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
6 staff files were reviewed. Training was missing for food allergies for one staff member. Training for emergency preparedness and hazardous materials was missing for two staff members.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training-6 Hours of Required Topics
Official code
744.1309(b)