Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
11 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
January 15, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 1, 2026
- Provider
- Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 1560 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, Houston, TX 77055
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- D (Below Average), score 66.8/100
- Inspection record
- 11 inspections, last inspected January 15, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
26
Total Violations
Jan 15, 2026
Last Inspection
60
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (39)
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-29
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-29
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-29
Documentation showing parents signed and received a copy of the operational policies was not available for review upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The phone #'s to each school children attend were not listed on the admission forms during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14
The phone #'s to each school children attend were not listed on the admission forms during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14
1 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14
Documentation showing parents signed and received a copy of the operational policies was not available for review upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
1 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14
Documentation showing parents signed and received a copy of the operational policies was not available for review upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
1 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14
The phone #'s to each school children attend were not listed on the admission forms during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14
The lights in the girl's restroom not operating.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-23
The lights in the girl's restroom not operating.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-23
The lights in the girl's restroom not operating.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-23
Two caregiver in charge of a group of 8 children between 6-10 years old was not aware of the ages or number of children in their care. When asked for the number both caregivers looked around and a child counted and stated the number of children present. When asked for the ages, one of the caregivers began asking the children to raise their hand if they were a certain age,
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08
Two caregiver in charge of a group of 8 children between 6-10 years old was not aware of the ages or number of children in their care. When asked for the number both caregivers looked around and a child counted and stated the number of children present. When asked for the ages, one of the caregivers began asking the children to raise their hand if they were a certain age,
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08
Two caregiver in charge of a group of 8 children between 6-10 years old was not aware of the ages or number of children in their care. When asked for the number both caregivers looked around and a child counted and stated the number of children present. When asked for the ages, one of the caregivers began asking the children to raise their hand if they were a certain age,
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08
Records were reviewed for 5 caregivers including the director. 3 caregivers and the director did not have training in pediatric CPR.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-27
The operation was observed to be out of capacity. The total capacity of the operation is 40, 44 children were observed to be present. The operation was over capacity by 4.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-29
According to the director, the children do not outside while in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
Records were reviewed for 5 caregivers including the director. 3 caregivers and the director did not have training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. NOTE: Training for the director was basic first aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-27
A 7 year old was observed playing computer game Zombie Uprising. The age rating for the game is 16 years and up. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The game was turned off and the child was made to play something else.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Records were reviewed for 5 caregivers including the director. 3 caregivers and the director did not have training in pediatric CPR.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-27
The operation was observed to be out of capacity. The total capacity of the operation is 40, 44 children were observed to be present. The operation was over capacity by 4.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-29
According to the director, the children do not outside while in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
Records were reviewed for 5 caregivers including the director. 3 caregivers and the director did not have training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. NOTE: Training for the director was basic first aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-27
A 7 year old was observed playing computer game Zombie Uprising. The age rating for the game is 16 years and up. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The game was turned off and the child was made to play something else.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A 7 year old was observed playing computer game Zombie Uprising. The age rating for the game is 16 years and up. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The game was turned off and the child was made to play something else.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Records were reviewed for 5 caregivers including the director. 3 caregivers and the director did not have training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. NOTE: Training for the director was basic first aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-27
Records were reviewed for 5 caregivers including the director. 3 caregivers and the director did not have training in pediatric CPR.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-27
According to the director, the children do not outside while in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
The operation was observed to be out of capacity. The total capacity of the operation is 40, 44 children were observed to be present. The operation was over capacity by 4.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-29
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch's safety grade?
Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 66.8 out of 100.
How many violations does Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch have?
Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch has 26 total violations on record, including 14 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch last inspected?
Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch was last inspected on January 15, 2026.