Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston
Does Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 24 child-care citations for Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston in BELLAIRE, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 4 are recorded at the High level and 11 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 4 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
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.
- High
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.
- High
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.
Show 21 earlier citations
- High
744.501(22) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review during this inspection.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
One staff member needs pediatric CPR training.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
744.1317(a) - Transportation Safety Training
Transportation safety training is needed for one staff member who transports children.
- Medium High
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
- Medium High
744.3607(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguisher in the transportation van was in need of servicing.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
744.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation
One staff member was in need of orientation training.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium
744.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
One staff member needs training in all special topics.
- Medium
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.
- Medium
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.
- Medium
744.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
- Medium
744.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
- Medium
744.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.
- Medium
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.
- Medium
744.1309(a)(1) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
One staff member is in need of 11 hours of annual training.
- Medium
744.901 - Required Personnel Records
The director's file was unavailable for review during this inspection.
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.