Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 40 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Transportation to and from school

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1678816

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

August 2018

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

8 inspections on record, most recent Jan 27, 2026. 11 of 14 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.

• May 28, 2026AssessmentNo standards cited
• Mar 13, 2026Assessment1 standard cited

  • 744.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR

    One caregiver did not have proof of current CPR and First Aid training.

    Corrected May 8, 2026

• Jan 27, 2026Inspection1 standard cited

  • 744.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR

    Two caregivers did not have proof of current CPR and first aide training.

    Corrected Feb 10, 2026

• Oct 13, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 28, 2025Inspection4 standards cited

  • 744.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.

    One staff member needs pediatric first aid trainng.

    Corrected Feb 21, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.1317(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Transportation Safety Training

    Transportation safety training is needed for one staff member who transports children.

    Corrected Jan 29, 2025

  • 744.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR

    One staff member needs pediatric CPR training.

    Corrected Feb 21, 2025

  • 744.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety

    One staff member needs training in all special topics.

    Corrected Feb 21, 2025

• Jan 29, 2024Inspection2 standards cited

  • 744.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records Maintained

    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.

    Corrected Feb 2, 2024

  • 744.1301(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-service Training

    Two caregivers needed training in the following topics: -Age Appropriate Activities -Fostering Children's Self Esteem -Supervision and safety practices

    Corrected Feb 16, 2024

• Nov 16, 2023Assessment1 standard cited

  • 744.3501(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.

    Corrected Nov 30, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 28, 2023Inspection2 standards cited

  • 744.3501(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.

    Corrected Oct 31, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    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.

    Corrected Sep 28, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Sep 26, 2023Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 744.301(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation

    Based on the information obtained, it was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of change in operating hours.

    Corrected Oct 25, 2023

• Mar 27, 2023Assessment1 standard cited

  • 744.901(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

    Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.

    Corrected Apr 10, 2023

• Feb 24, 2023Assessment1 standard cited

  • 744.901(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

    Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.

    Corrected Mar 10, 2023

• Jan 31, 2023Inspection3 standards cited

  • 744.501(22)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans

    The Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review during this inspection.

    Corrected Feb 7, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.801(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors

    Documentation of safety drills was not available for review during this inspection.

    Corrected Feb 7, 2023

  • 744.901(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

    Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.

    Corrected Feb 7, 2023

• Jun 6, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 1, 2022Inspection7 standards cited

  • 744.1301(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric CPR

    1 of 2 personnel files available for review was in need of current Pediatric CPR/First Aid training.

    Corrected Feb 7, 2022

  • 744.1301(1)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation

    One staff member was in need of orientation training.

    Corrected Feb 7, 2022

  • 744.3559(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Sheltering Drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year

    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.

    Corrected Feb 4, 2022

  • 744.1309(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver

    One staff member is in need of 11 hours of annual training.

    Corrected Feb 7, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.3561(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location

    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.

    Corrected Feb 4, 2022

  • 744.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records

    The director's file was unavailable for review during this inspection.

    Corrected Feb 4, 2022

  • 744.3607(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fire Extinguishers Serviced

    The fire extinguisher in the transportation van was in need of servicing.

    Corrected Feb 7, 2022

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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