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Idea Lab - Austin

8620 Burnet Rd Ste 500, Austin, TX 787574.5· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$197
year first permitted
2019
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About Idea Lab - Austin

Idea Lab - Austin is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 2, 2019, for up to 49 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care and summer camp.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campSTEM / STEAM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Thursday3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Friday3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care and summer camp
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
TransportationTransportation (transportation from local schools to campuses)
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Idea Lab - Austin has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $197 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Travis County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$229
Home daycare$206

Toddler

Center$214
Home daycare$196

Preschool

Center$209
Home daycare$194

School age

Center$197
Home daycare$184

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Idea Lab - Austin

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
49 children
Ages
School-age children
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1692191
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      744.201(11) - AP Ensure Total Number of Children Both At and Away From Operation Within Capacity

      “At inspection, the operation had 51 children in care, when they are licensed for 49.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026

  3. Jun 16, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “At inspection, two caregivers present, at the operation and working with children, did not have cleared background checks.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026

  4. Apr 1, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.

      “Two caregivers were missing First Aid certifications on file.”

      The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026

    • Records and paperworkLow risk

      744.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure

      “Five out of six children admission forms were missing parent signatures.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      744.1331(b) - Documentation CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training and expiration date

      “One caregiver was not able to locate their CPR card, even though they had taken the training within the last two years.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

  5. Nov 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A caregiver was present at the operation without a current background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025

  6. Nov 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      744.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “During an investigation inspection it was found that injuries that required medical attention were not reported to CCR.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025

  7. May 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines

      “Out of the six staff files reviewed, one staff member did not have CPR training that included hands-on skills practice, and another had an expired CPR/First Aid certification.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      744.2501(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “There was no current sanitation inspection available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025

  8. Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.

      “Out of 6 staff files reviewed one was missing a current CPR/First aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Idea Lab - Austin

Is Idea Lab - Austin licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 2, 2019.

When was Idea Lab - Austin last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Idea Lab - Austin had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 9 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Idea Lab - Austin care for?

49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Idea Lab - Austin accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Idea Lab - Austin's hours?

Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Idea Lab - Austin cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 710-5694 to ask.

What is Idea Lab - Austin's phone number?

(512) 710-5694.

Where is Idea Lab - Austin?

8620 Burnet Rd Ste 500, Austin, TX 78757. The nearest other daycare we list is Stepping Stone School II, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).