Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Bellaire / Harris / 77401
Street address: 5410 Bellaire Blvd Ste A
Phone: (832) 993-1213
Capacity: 40
Ages served: Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 02:00 PM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: August 17, 2018
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 4 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated January 27, 2026.

The same records list 11 cited deficiencies dated November 16, 2023 to September 22, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 6 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 11 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 11 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 11 cited deficiencies for Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 6 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Records list 4 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-01-27.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	3
Medium High	6
Medium	2
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-09-22 · 745.247 · High

Franchise Tax Delinquent

The operation currently has an inactive franchise tax account.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-22

2026-09-08 · 745.247 · High

Franchise Tax Delinquent

The operation currently has an inactive franchise tax account.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-08

2026-03-13 · 744.1315(b) · 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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-08

Full citation history from HHSC (26)

2026-09-22 · 745.247 · High
Franchise Tax Delinquent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-22. Correction verified: 2026-09-25.
The operation currently has an inactive franchise tax account.
2026-09-08 · 745.247 · High
Franchise Tax Delinquent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-08. Correction verified: 2026-09-22.
The operation currently has an inactive franchise tax account.
2026-03-13 · 744.1315(b) · Medium High
Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-08. Correction verified: 2026-05-28.
One caregiver did not have proof of current CPR and First Aid training.
2026-01-27 · 744.1315(b) · Medium High
Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-10. Correction verified: 2026-03-13.
Two caregivers did not have proof of current CPR and first aide training.
2025-01-28 · 744.1315(a) · Medium High
Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-21. Correction verified: 2025-02-20.
One staff member needs pediatric first aid trainng.
2025-01-28 · 744.1315(b) · Medium High
Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-21. Correction verified: 2025-02-20.
One staff member needs pediatric CPR training.
2025-01-28 · 744.1309(d) · Medium
Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-21. Correction verified: 2025-02-20.
One staff member needs training in all special topics.
2025-01-28 · 744.1317(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-29. Correction verified: 2025-02-07.
Transportation safety training is needed for one staff member who transports children.
2024-01-29 · 744.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-02. Correction verified: 2024-02-06.
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.
2024-01-29 · 744.1301(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-16. Correction verified: 2024-03-21.
Two caregivers needed training in the following topics: -Age Appropriate Activities -Fostering Children's Self Esteem -Supervision and safety practices
2023-11-16 · 744.3501(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-30. Correction verified: 2023-12-13.
The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.
2023-09-28 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-09-28. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-09-28 · 744.3501(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-31. Correction verified: 2023-11-16.
The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.
2023-09-26 · 744.301(6) · Medium
Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-25. Correction verified: 2023-10-27.
Based on the information obtained, it was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of change in operating hours.
2023-03-27 · 744.901(5) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-10. Correction verified: 2023-05-08.
Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
2023-02-24 · 744.901(5) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-10. Correction verified: 2023-03-27.
Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
2023-01-31 · 744.901(5) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-07. Correction verified: 2023-02-24.
Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
2023-01-31 · 744.501(22) · High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-07. Correction verified: 2023-02-17.
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review during this inspection.
2023-01-31 · 744.801(9) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-07. Correction verified: 2023-02-17.
Documentation of safety drills was not available for review during this inspection.
2022-02-01 · 744.3607(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-07. Correction verified: 2022-02-07.
The fire extinguisher in the transportation van was in need of servicing.
2022-02-01 · 744.1301(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-07. Correction verified: 2022-02-07.
1 of 2 personnel files available for review was in need of current Pediatric CPR/First Aid training.
2022-02-01 · 744.3559(2) · Medium High
Sheltering Drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-04. Correction verified: 2022-02-04.
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.
2022-02-01 · 744.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-04. Correction verified: 2022-02-04.
The director's file was unavailable for review during this inspection.
2022-02-01 · 744.3561(a)(3) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-04. Correction verified: 2022-02-04.
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.
2022-02-01 · 744.1301(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-07. Correction verified: 2022-02-04.
One staff member was in need of orientation training.
2022-02-01 · 744.1309(a)(1) · Medium
Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-07. Correction verified: 2022-02-07.
One staff member is in need of 11 hours of annual training.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1312830

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.