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Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch

1560 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, Houston, TX 77055-4520

Operation number:
1705653
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:
60
License effective:
December 16, 2020
Hours:
03:00 PM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7134635062
Email:
springbranch@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 eight available inspections for Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch from June 11, 2021 through January 15, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 14, 2024 and involved background screening.

Two later inspections, from October 27, 2025 through January 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77055

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.88
Local median
0.88

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
38%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.89

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Observed a caregiver who is provisionally eligible in a classroom alone with 3 children during the follow up inspection. Note: A Caregiver who is eligible with no provisions was added to the room during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver pointed and counted the number of children and stated there were 10 children. The children told the caregiver there were actually 9 children. A 2nd caregiver stated there were 5 children in their group. Children told the caregiver there were actually 6 children in the room.
Correction deadline
October 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
Official code
744.1205(a)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.1105(1) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
Official code
744.1105(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain a certificate of completion for Pre-Service Training. Note The director created the training certificate during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
744.1319(c)(4) - Training Criteria - Certificate
Official code
744.1319(c)(4)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Documentation showing parents signed and received a copy of the operational policies was not available for review upon request.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Official code
744.503
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The phone #'s to each school children attend were not listed on the admission forms during inspection.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.605(14) - Required Admission Information-School Information for school age child
Official code
744.605(14)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The lights in the girl's restroom not operating.
Correction deadline
December 23, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.2507 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
744.2507