Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston

5410 BELLAIRE BLVD STE A, Bellaire, TX 77401 · Harris County

50cited violations

10serious

32inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 40
Ages: Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 02:00 PM-06:30 PM
Phone: (832) 993-1213
Regulated since: Aug 17, 2018
HHSC IDs: Operation 1312830 · number 1678816
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 14
Safety & premises 6
Staff background & training 28
Records & paperwork 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	6	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (4)
2025	8	0	Staff background & training (8)
2024	4	0	Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2)
2023	18	8	Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (8)
2022	14	0	Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 22, 2026 Assessment

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 22, 2026 Assessment

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 8, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation currently has an inactive franchise tax account.
  
  HHSC 745.247 — Franchise Tax Delinquent
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 8, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation currently has an inactive franchise tax account.
  
  HHSC 745.247 — Franchise Tax Delinquent
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 28, 2026 Assessment · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 28, 2026 Assessment · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 13, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver did not have proof of current CPR and First Aid training.
  
  HHSC 744.1315(b) — Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
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Mar 13, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver did not have proof of current CPR and First Aid training.
  
  HHSC 744.1315(b) — Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers did not have proof of current CPR and first aide training.
  
  HHSC 744.1315(b) — Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-10. Correction verified 2026-03-13.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers did not have proof of current CPR and first aide training.
  
  HHSC 744.1315(b) — Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-10. Correction verified 2026-03-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One staff member needs training in all special topics.
  
  HHSC 744.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
- Staff background & training
  One staff member needs pediatric first aid trainng.
  
  HHSC 744.1315(a) — Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
- Staff background & training
  One staff member needs pediatric CPR training.
  
  HHSC 744.1315(b) — Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
- Staff background & training
  Transportation safety training is needed for one staff member who transports children.
  
  HHSC 744.1317(a) — Transportation Safety Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One staff member needs training in all special topics.
  
  HHSC 744.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
- Staff background & training
  One staff member needs pediatric first aid trainng.
  
  HHSC 744.1315(a) — Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
- Staff background & training
  One staff member needs pediatric CPR training.
  
  HHSC 744.1315(b) — Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
- Staff background & training
  Transportation safety training is needed for one staff member who transports children.
  
  HHSC 744.1317(a) — Transportation Safety Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
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Jan 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers needed training in the following topics: -Age Appropriate Activities -Fostering Children's Self Esteem -Supervision and safety practices
  
  HHSC 744.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-03-21.
- Safety & premises
  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.
  
  HHSC 744.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-02. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
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Jan 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers needed training in the following topics: -Age Appropriate Activities -Fostering Children's Self Esteem -Supervision and safety practices
  
  HHSC 744.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-03-21.
- Safety & premises
  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.
  
  HHSC 744.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-02. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 17, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.
  
  HHSC 744.3501(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 17, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.
  
  HHSC 744.3501(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.
  
  HHSC 744.3501(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-31. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
- Staff background & training Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-28.
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Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.
  
  HHSC 744.3501(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-31. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
- Staff background & training Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-28.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 26, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Based on the information obtained, it was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of change in operating hours.
  
  HHSC 744.301(6) — Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-25. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 26, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Based on the information obtained, it was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of change in operating hours.
  
  HHSC 744.301(6) — Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-25. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 27, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
  
  HHSC 744.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-10. Correction verified 2023-05-08.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 27, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
  
  HHSC 744.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-10. Correction verified 2023-05-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 24, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
  
  HHSC 744.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 24, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
  
  HHSC 744.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-27.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review during this inspection.
  
  HHSC 744.501(22) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-07. Correction verified 2023-02-17.
- Safety & premises
  Documentation of safety drills was not available for review during this inspection.
  
  HHSC 744.801(9) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-07. Correction verified 2023-02-17.
- Staff background & training
  Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
  
  HHSC 744.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-07. Correction verified 2023-02-24.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review during this inspection.
  
  HHSC 744.501(22) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-07. Correction verified 2023-02-17.
- Safety & premises
  Documentation of safety drills was not available for review during this inspection.
  
  HHSC 744.801(9) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-07. Correction verified 2023-02-17.
- Staff background & training
  Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
  
  HHSC 744.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-07. Correction verified 2023-02-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Feb 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One staff member was in need of orientation training.
  
  HHSC 744.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-02-04.
- Staff background & training
  1 of 2 personnel files available for review was in need of current Pediatric CPR/First Aid training.
  
  HHSC 744.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
- Staff background & training
  One staff member is in need of 11 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 744.1309(a)(1) — Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 744.3559(2) — Sheltering Drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-04.
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 744.3561(a)(3) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-04.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguisher in the transportation van was in need of servicing.
  
  HHSC 744.3607(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
- Records & paperwork
  The director's file was unavailable for review during this inspection.
  
  HHSC 744.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One staff member was in need of orientation training.
  
  HHSC 744.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-02-04.
- Staff background & training
  1 of 2 personnel files available for review was in need of current Pediatric CPR/First Aid training.
  
  HHSC 744.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
- Staff background & training
  One staff member is in need of 11 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 744.1309(a)(1) — Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 744.3559(2) — Sheltering Drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-04.
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 744.3561(a)(3) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-04.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguisher in the transportation van was in need of servicing.
  
  HHSC 744.3607(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
- Records & paperwork
  The director's file was unavailable for review during this inspection.
  
  HHSC 744.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-04.
HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston, 5410 BELLAIRE BLVD STE A, Bellaire, TX 77401-3964 (operation ID 1312830, operation number 1678816), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
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