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Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston

5410 Bellaire Blvd Ste A, Bellaire, TX 77401 · Harris County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

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

Better than 1%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #9 of 10 centers in Bellaire
5High risk
11Medium High risk
9Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
25 citations from 8 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 27, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 22, 2026 · Assessment · no citationSep 8, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundMay 28, 2026 · Assessment · no citationMar 13, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundJan 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 16, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundSep 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 27, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 24, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundJan 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications9
Staff ratios7
Building & playground safety6
Records & paperwork2
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

HighSep 8, 2026InspectionOther standards
Franchise Tax Delinquent §745.247
The operation currently has an inactive franchise tax account.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2026
Medium HighMar 13, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR §744.1315(b)
One caregiver did not have proof of current CPR and First Aid training.
Correction verified May 28, 2026
Medium HighJan 27, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR §744.1315(b)
Two caregivers did not have proof of current CPR and first aide training.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2026
Medium HighJan 28, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training §744.1317(a)
Transportation safety training is needed for one staff member who transports children.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2025
Medium HighJan 28, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR §744.1315(b)
One staff member needs pediatric CPR training.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025
MediumJan 28, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety §744.1309(d)
One staff member needs training in all special topics.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025
Medium HighJan 28, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking. §744.1315(a)
One staff member needs pediatric first aid trainng.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025
Medium HighJan 29, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-service Training §744.1301(2)(A)
Two caregivers needed training in the following topics: -Age Appropriate Activities -Fostering Children's Self Esteem -Supervision and safety practices
Correction verified Mar 21, 2024
MediumJan 29, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §744.603(a)
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.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2024
HighNov 16, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §744.3501(a)
The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2023
HighSep 28, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §744.3501(a)
The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2023
HighSep 28, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
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 during the visit
MediumSep 26, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation §744.301(6)
Based on the information obtained, it was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of change in operating hours.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2023
MediumMar 27, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §744.901(5)
Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
Correction verified May 8, 2023
MediumFeb 24, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §744.901(5)
Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2023
MediumJan 31, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §744.901(5)
Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2023
HighJan 31, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans §744.501(22)
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review during this inspection.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2023
MediumJan 31, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors §744.801(9)
Documentation of safety drills was not available for review during this inspection.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2023
Medium HighFeb 1, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location §744.3561(a)(3)
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.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2022
Medium HighFeb 1, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year §744.3559(2)
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.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2022
MediumFeb 1, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver §744.1309(a)(1)
One staff member is in need of 11 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
Medium HighFeb 1, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric CPR §744.1301(4)(A)
1 of 2 personnel files available for review was in need of current Pediatric CPR/First Aid training.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
Medium HighFeb 1, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation §744.1301(1)(A)
One staff member was in need of orientation training.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2022
MediumFeb 1, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §744.901
The director's file was unavailable for review during this inspection.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2022
Medium HighFeb 1, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §744.3607(b)
The fire extinguisher in the transportation van was in need of servicing.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity40 children
Ages servedPre-Kindergarten, School
Hours02:00 PM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 17, 2018
Director—
Phone8329931213
State operation #1678816

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.

Licensed centers nearby

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.