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Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch
- licensed capacity
- 40
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $167
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch
Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 16, 2020, for up to 40 children, serving preschoolers and 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 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 | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 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 and summer camp |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation from local schools to campus) |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch 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 Spring-Branch
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1705653
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“Observed a caregiver who is provisionally eligible in a classroom alone with 3 children during the follow up inspection. Note: A Caregiver who is eligible with no provisions was added to the room during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
“A caregiver pointed and counted the number of children and stated there were 10 children. The children told the caregiver there were actually 9 children. A 2nd caregiver stated there were 5 children in their group. Children told the caregiver there were actually 6 children in the room.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
Nov 7, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
744.1105(1) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
“1 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
744.1319(c)(4) - Training Criteria - Certificate
“1 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain a certificate of completion for Pre-Service Training. Note The director created the training certificate during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
744.605(14) - Required Admission Information-School Information for school age child
“The phone #'s to each school children attend were not listed on the admission forms during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
744.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“Documentation showing parents signed and received a copy of the operational policies was not available for review upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
- Nov 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 16, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
744.2507 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The lights in the girl's restroom not operating.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch
Is Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 16, 2020.
When was Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Spring-Branch care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch'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 Kids Spring-Branch cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 463-5062 to ask.
What is Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch's phone number?
(713) 463-5062.
Where is Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch?
1022 Wirt Road Suite 310, Houston, TX 77055. The nearest other daycare we list is Terrace Weekday Programs, 0.3 miles away.