Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston
Inspection history
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care RegulationRecords held from Sep 1, 2021 onward. Earlier visits may exist in the agency’s own files.
| Date | Kind | Outcome as recorded | Violations | Official record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Assessment | Deficiencies cited | 1 | Agency record |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Assessment | Deficiencies cited | 1 | Agency record |
| May 28, 2026 | Assessment | No deficiencies cited | 0 | Agency record |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Assessment | Deficiencies cited | 1 | Agency record |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | Agency record |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | Agency record |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 4 | Agency record |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | Agency record |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Assessment | Deficiencies cited | 1 | Agency record |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | Agency record |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Report | Deficiencies cited | 1 | Agency record |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Assessment | Deficiencies cited | 1 | Agency record |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Assessment | Deficiencies cited | 1 | Agency record |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 3 | Agency record |
| Jun 6, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | Agency record |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 7 | Agency record |
Violations
Text reproduced verbatim · Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care RegulationNearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.
Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.
“The operation currently has an inactive franchise tax account.”
“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 training in all special topics.”
“One staff member needs pediatric CPR training.”
“One staff member needs pediatric first aid trainng.”
“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.”
“Two caregivers needed training in the following topics: -Age Appropriate Activities -Fostering Children's Self Esteem -Supervision and safety practices”
“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.”
“The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.”
“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.”
“The Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review during this inspection.”
“Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.”
“Documentation of safety drills was not available for review during this inspection.”
“One staff member is in need of 11 hours of annual training.”
“One staff member was in need of orientation training.”
“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.”
“The director's file was unavailable for review during this inspection.”
“The fire extinguisher in the transportation van was in need of servicing.”
“1 of 2 personnel files available for review was in need of current Pediatric CPR/First Aid training.”
“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.”