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Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston
- licensed capacity
- 40
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $167
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston
Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston is a licensed child care center in Bellaire, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 17, 2018, for up to 40 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, drop-in care and summer camp.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, drop-in care and summer camp |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation from local schools to IDEA Lab Kids campuses) |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $167 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.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1678816
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Other rules 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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See all 16 visits
- Sep 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Sep 8, 2026Visit1 rule cited
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
“The operation currently has an inactive franchise tax account.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2026
- May 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2026Visit1 rule cited
744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
“One caregiver did not have proof of current CPR and First Aid training.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
Jan 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
“Two caregivers did not have proof of current CPR and first aide training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
- Oct 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
744.1317(a) - Transportation Safety Training
“Transportation safety training is needed for one staff member who transports children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025
744.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
“One staff member needs training in all special topics.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025
744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
“One staff member needs pediatric first aid trainng.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025
744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
“One staff member needs pediatric CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025
Jan 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
744.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-service Training
“Two caregivers needed training in the following topics: -Age Appropriate Activities -Fostering Children's Self Esteem -Supervision and safety practices”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
744.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
Nov 16, 2023Visit1 rule cited
744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023
Sep 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“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
744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
Show 6 earlier visits
Sep 26, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
744.301(6) - Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
“Based on the information obtained, it was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of change in operating hours.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2023
Mar 27, 2023Visit1 rule cited
744.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
“Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2023
Feb 24, 2023Visit1 rule cited
744.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
“Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2023
Jan 31, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
744.501(22) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“The Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review during this inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023
744.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
“Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2023
744.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
“Documentation of safety drills was not available for review during this inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023
- Jun 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 1, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
744.3607(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguisher in the transportation van was in need of servicing.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
744.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation
“One staff member was in need of orientation training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2022
744.3561(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2022
744.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric CPR
“1 of 2 personnel files available for review was in need of current Pediatric CPR/First Aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
744.3559(2) - Sheltering Drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
“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 state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2022
744.1309(a)(1) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
“One staff member is in need of 11 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
744.901 - Required Personnel Records
“The director's file was unavailable for review during this inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston
Is Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 17, 2018.
When was Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Kids- Central Houston care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston's hours?
Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 993-1213 to ask.
What is Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston's phone number?
(832) 993-1213.
Where is Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston?
5410 Bellaire Blvd Ste A, Bellaire, TX 77401. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercity Champions, 0.2 miles away.