Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston
Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston is a licensed child care center in Bellaire, TX, licensed for up to 40 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 25 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (9 of 25). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 4% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #9 of 10 centers in Bellaire and better than 1% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
The operation currently has an inactive franchise tax account.
One caregiver did not have proof of current CPR and First Aid training.
Two caregivers did not have proof of current CPR and first aide training.
Transportation safety training is needed for one staff member who transports children.
One staff member needs pediatric CPR training.
One staff member needs training in all special topics.
One staff member needs pediatric first aid trainng.
Two caregivers needed training in the following topics: -Age Appropriate Activities -Fostering Children's Self Esteem -Supervision and safety practices
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.
The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.
The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.
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.
Based on the information obtained, it was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of change in operating hours.
Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review during this inspection.
Documentation of safety drills was not available for review during this inspection.
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.
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.
One staff member is in need of 11 hours of annual training.
1 of 2 personnel files available for review was in need of current Pediatric CPR/First Aid training.
One staff member was in need of orientation training.
The director's file was unavailable for review during this inspection.
The fire extinguisher in the transportation van was in need of servicing.
About this center
Common questions
Does Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston’s hours?
2 PM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Bellaire, is $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $37.20 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 8, 2026: “Franchise Tax Delinquent.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston compare with other daycares in Bellaire?
It is tied for #9 of 10 centers in Bellaire by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston last inspected?
Jan 27, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1678816 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.