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Idea Lab NW Austin

13642 RESEARCH BLVD, Austin, TX 78750

Operation number:
1794826
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:
60
License effective:
October 7, 2024
Hours:
02:55 PM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5127105694
Email:
Not listed
Website:
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 nine available inspections for Idea Lab NW Austin from May 3, 2024 through March 17, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 27, 2026 and involved supervision.

Two later inspections, from March 2, 2026 through March 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
9

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 11 local median in 78750

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.33
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
19%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
24%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.61

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: Supervision
Report finding
Four children were left unattended in the building.
Correction deadline
March 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
744.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
2912 affidavits were not available for review.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
Official code
HRC 42.0563
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the walk-through, the operation did not have any carbon monoxide. This was correct at the inspection when the owner bought one and tested it.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Official code
746.5531