Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston
Licensed Center · Bellaire, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1678816
Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston holds a Full Permit issued August 17, 2018. In the state's 60-month public window it has 8 inspections on record with 24 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
August 17, 2018
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
40 children
Ages served
Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
5410 Bellaire Blvd Ste A, Bellaire, TX 77401-3964
The 60-month record
8
Inspections
5
Assessments
0
Self reports
24
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 4 · Medium High 11 · Medium 9 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Assessment | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Assessment | 1 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Inspection | 4 |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Assessment | 1 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Report | 1 |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Assessment | 1 |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Assessment | 1 |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jun 6, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Inspection | 7 |
Deficiency records
March 13, 2026 Standard § 744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver did not have proof of current CPR and First Aid training.
Corrected: May 8, 2026
January 27, 2026 Standard § 744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers did not have proof of current CPR and first aide training.
Corrected: February 10, 2026
January 28, 2025 Standard § 744.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One staff member needs training in all special topics.
Corrected: February 21, 2025
January 28, 2025 Standard § 744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One staff member needs pediatric first aid trainng.
Corrected: February 21, 2025
January 28, 2025 Standard § 744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One staff member needs pediatric CPR training.
Corrected: February 21, 2025
January 28, 2025 Standard § 744.1317(a) - Transportation Safety Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Transportation safety training is needed for one staff member who transports children.
Corrected: January 29, 2025
January 29, 2024 Standard § 744.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-service Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers needed training in the following topics: -Age Appropriate Activities -Fostering Children's Self Esteem -Supervision and safety practices
Corrected: February 16, 2024
January 29, 2024 Standard § 744.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: February 2, 2024
November 16, 2023 Standard § 744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.
Corrected: November 30, 2023
September 28, 2023 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
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: September 28, 2023
September 28, 2023 Standard § 744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.
Corrected: October 31, 2023
September 26, 2023 Standard § 744.301(6) - Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained, it was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of change in operating hours.
Corrected: October 25, 2023
March 27, 2023 Standard § 744.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
Corrected: April 10, 2023
February 24, 2023 Standard § 744.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
Corrected: March 10, 2023
January 31, 2023 Standard § 744.501(22) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
High Verbatim from the agency record
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review during this inspection.
Corrected: February 7, 2023
January 31, 2023 Standard § 744.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
Corrected: February 7, 2023
January 31, 2023 Standard § 744.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation of safety drills was not available for review during this inspection.
Corrected: February 7, 2023
February 1, 2022 Standard § 744.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
1 of 2 personnel files available for review was in need of current Pediatric CPR/First Aid training.
Corrected: February 7, 2022
February 1, 2022 Standard § 744.3559(2) - Sheltering Drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: February 4, 2022
February 1, 2022 Standard § 744.3561(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: February 4, 2022
February 1, 2022 Standard § 744.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One staff member was in need of orientation training.
Corrected: February 7, 2022
February 1, 2022 Standard § 744.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The director's file was unavailable for review during this inspection.
Corrected: February 4, 2022
February 1, 2022 Standard § 744.1309(a)(1) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One staff member is in need of 11 hours of annual training.
Corrected: February 7, 2022
February 1, 2022 Standard § 744.3607(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The fire extinguisher in the transportation van was in need of servicing.
Corrected: February 7, 2022
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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