Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston

A licensed child care center in Bellaire, Texas 77401

5410 Bellaire Blvd Ste A, Bellaire, Texas 77401. (832) 993-1213.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

11 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
3 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
8 inspections on record
2-Star Texas Rising Star rating

The last 24 months 10 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean5

Inspection (survey): A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation: What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels: Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status: Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity: The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

11 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.

8 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 22, 2026: 1 deficiency cited.

Rated High by Texas: Franchise Tax Delinquent, at the assessment on Sep 22, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Franchise Tax Delinquent, at the assessment on Sep 8, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the assessment on Nov 16, 2023

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

10 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

10 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2023												Dec
2024	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2025	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Sep 22, 2026: assessment1 deficiency

Franchise Tax Delinquent

“The operation currently has an inactive franchise tax account.”

Rule 745.247. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 22, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 25, 2026.

Sep 8, 2026: assessment1 deficiency

Franchise Tax Delinquent

“The operation currently has an inactive franchise tax account.”

Rule 745.247. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 22, 2026.

Mar 13, 2026: assessment1 deficiency

Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR

“One caregiver did not have proof of current CPR and First Aid training.”

Rule 744.1315(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 8, 2026. Correction verified: May 28, 2026.

Jan 27, 2026: inspection1 deficiency

Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR

“Two caregivers did not have proof of current CPR and first aide training.”

Rule 744.1315(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 10, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 13, 2026.

Jan 28, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies

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.”

Rule 744.1315(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 21, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 20, 2025.
Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR

“One staff member needs pediatric CPR training.”

Rule 744.1315(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 21, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 20, 2025.
Transportation Safety Training

“Transportation safety training is needed for one staff member who transports children.”

Rule 744.1317(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 29, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 7, 2025.
Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety

“One staff member needs training in all special topics.”

Rule 744.1309(d). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 21, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 20, 2025.

Jan 29, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies

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”

Rule 744.1301(2)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 16, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 21, 2024.
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.”

Rule 744.603(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 2, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 6, 2024.

Nov 16, 2023: assessment1 deficiency

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.”

Rule 744.3501(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 30, 2023. Correction verified: Dec 13, 2023.

15 deficiencies older than three years

Sep 28, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies

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.”

Rule 744.3501(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 31, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 16, 2023.
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.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

Sep 26, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency

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.”

Rule 744.301(6). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 25, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 27, 2023.

Mar 27, 2023: assessment1 deficiency

Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

“Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.”

Rule 744.901(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 10, 2023. Correction verified: May 8, 2023.

Feb 24, 2023: assessment1 deficiency

Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

“Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.”

Rule 744.901(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 10, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 27, 2023.

Jan 31, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies

Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans

“The Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review during this inspection.”

Rule 744.501(22). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 7, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 17, 2023.
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.”

Rule 744.801(9). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 7, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 17, 2023.
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

“Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.”

Rule 744.901(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 7, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 24, 2023.

Feb 1, 2022: inspection7 deficiencies

Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation

“One staff member was in need of orientation training.”

Rule 744.1301(1)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 7, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 4, 2022.
Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric CPR

“1 of 2 personnel files available for review was in need of current Pediatric CPR/First Aid training.”

Rule 744.1301(4)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 7, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 7, 2022.
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.”

Rule 744.3559(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 4, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 4, 2022.
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.”

Rule 744.3561(a)(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 4, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 4, 2022.
Fire Extinguishers Serviced

“The fire extinguisher in the transportation van was in need of servicing.”

Rule 744.3607(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 7, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 7, 2022.
Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver

“One staff member is in need of 11 hours of annual training.”

Rule 744.1309(a)(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 7, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 7, 2022.
Required Personnel Records

“The director’s file was unavailable for review during this inspection.”

Rule 744.901. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 4, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 4, 2022.

All 16 visits on record

Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
Date	Visit	What the record says
Sep 22, 2026	Assessment	1 deficiency cited
Sep 8, 2026	Assessment	1 deficiency cited
May 28, 2026	Assessment	No violation found
Mar 13, 2026	Assessment	1 deficiency cited
Jan 27, 2026	Inspection	1 deficiency cited
Oct 13, 2025	Inspection	No violation found
Jan 28, 2025	Inspection	4 deficiencies cited
Jan 29, 2024	Inspection	2 deficiencies cited
Nov 16, 2023	Assessment	1 deficiency cited
Sep 28, 2023	Inspection	2 deficiencies cited
Sep 26, 2023	Report to the state	1 deficiency cited
Mar 27, 2023	Assessment	1 deficiency cited
Feb 24, 2023	Assessment	1 deficiency cited
Jan 31, 2023	Inspection	3 deficiencies cited
Jun 6, 2022	Inspection	No violation found
Feb 1, 2022	Inspection	7 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

Licensed Center, permit issued Aug 17, 2018.
Accepts state child care subsidies.
Licensed for ages: Pre-Kindergarten, School.
Capacity: 40 children.

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
1 report to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

Texas Rising Star: 2-Star (the first of three levels).

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

Among 2139 child care providers in Harris County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 11.

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 2,139 in Harris County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
Place	Deficiencies, 3 years
Post Oak School	10
Uos Goldberg Montessori School	3
Ikids U at Condit Elementary School	20
Treehouse Learning Center	9
Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston This child care provider	11
Kidzcavellc	8
School for Little Children	0
Holloway Day Nursery	10
Christchurch Learning Center	4
Faith Lutheran Day Care and PR	3
Yorkshire Academy	4
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School	12

What the record doesn’t say

Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).

Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).

Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).

Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.

Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.

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