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Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston

Bellaire, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

3 state inspections, last 2 years
26 deficiencies on the state’s summary
17 high or medium-high risk
January 27, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued August 17, 2018
Capacity
40 children
Ages served
Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 02:00 PM-06:30 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1678816

Where

5410 Bellaire Blvd Ste A
Bellaire, TX 77401

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 6
  • Medium-high 11
  • Medium 9
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected. Showing the newest 25 of 26.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
September 22, 2026High745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
State’s note: “The operation currently has an inactive franchise tax account.”
September 22, 2026
September 8, 2026High745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
State’s note: “The operation currently has an inactive franchise tax account.”
September 8, 2026
March 13, 2026Medium High744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
State’s note: “One caregiver did not have proof of current CPR and First Aid training.”
May 8, 2026
January 27, 2026Medium High744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
State’s note: “Two caregivers did not have proof of current CPR and first aide training.”
February 10, 2026
January 28, 2025Medium High744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
State’s note: “One staff member needs pediatric first aid trainng.”
February 21, 2025
January 28, 2025Medium High744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
State’s note: “One staff member needs pediatric CPR training.”
February 21, 2025
January 28, 2025Medium744.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
State’s note: “One staff member needs training in all special topics.”
February 21, 2025
January 28, 2025Medium High744.1317(a) - Transportation Safety Training
State’s note: “Transportation safety training is needed for one staff member who transports children.”
January 29, 2025
January 29, 2024Medium High744.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-service Training
State’s note: “Two caregivers needed training in the following topics: -Age Appropriate Activities -Fostering Children's Self Esteem -Supervision and safety practices”
February 16, 2024
January 29, 2024Medium744.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
State’s note: “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.”
February 2, 2024
November 16, 2023High744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
State’s note: “The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.”
November 30, 2023
September 28, 2023High745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State’s note: “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.”
At the inspection
September 28, 2023High744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
State’s note: “The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.”
October 31, 2023
September 26, 2023Medium744.301(6) - Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
State’s note: “Based on the information obtained, it was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of change in operating hours.”
October 25, 2023
March 27, 2023Medium744.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
State’s note: “Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.”
April 10, 2023
February 24, 2023Medium744.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
State’s note: “Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.”
March 10, 2023
January 31, 2023Medium744.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
State’s note: “Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.”
February 7, 2023
January 31, 2023High744.501(22) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
State’s note: “The Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review during this inspection.”
February 7, 2023
January 31, 2023Medium744.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
State’s note: “Documentation of safety drills was not available for review during this inspection.”
February 7, 2023
February 1, 2022Medium High744.3559(2) - Sheltering Drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
State’s note: “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.”
February 4, 2022
February 1, 2022Medium744.1309(a)(1) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
State’s note: “One staff member is in need of 11 hours of annual training.”
February 7, 2022
February 1, 2022Medium High744.3561(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
State’s note: “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.”
February 4, 2022
February 1, 2022Medium High744.3607(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
State’s note: “The fire extinguisher in the transportation van was in need of servicing.”
February 7, 2022
February 1, 2022Medium744.901 - Required Personnel Records
State’s note: “The director's file was unavailable for review during this inspection.”
February 4, 2022
February 1, 2022Medium High744.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric CPR
State’s note: “1 of 2 personnel files available for review was in need of current Pediatric CPR/First Aid training.”
February 7, 2022

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston?

Texas HHSC's file lists 3 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on January 27, 2026. 5 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 26: 6 high-risk, 11 medium-high-risk, 9 medium-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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