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Idea Lab NW Austin
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $197
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Idea Lab NW Austin
Idea Lab NW Austin is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 7, 2024, for up to 60 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 2:55 PM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 2:55 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:55 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:55 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 2:55 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 2:55 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Idea Lab NW 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Idea Lab NW Austin
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1794826
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 27, 2026Visit1 rule cited
744.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Four children were left unattended in the building.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
- Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
“2912 affidavits were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
May 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
“During the walk-through, the operation did not have any carbon monoxide. This was correct at the inspection when the owner bought one and tested it.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Idea Lab NW Austin
Is Idea Lab NW Austin licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 7, 2024.
When was Idea Lab NW Austin last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Idea Lab NW Austin had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 NW Austin care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Idea Lab NW Austin accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Idea Lab NW Austin's hours?
Monday to Friday, 2:55 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Idea Lab NW Austin cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 710-5694 to ask.
What is Idea Lab NW Austin's phone number?
(512) 710-5694.
Where is Idea Lab NW Austin?
13642 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78750.