Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch

1560 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, Houston, TX 77055Open
D

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

D
Below Average66.8 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance45/100

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)

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Nov 14, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Nov 14, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Nov 14, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1205(a)(2)Oct 29, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1205(a)(2)Oct 29, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1205(a)(2)Oct 29, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.503Nov 7, 2023

Documentation showing parents signed and received a copy of the operational policies was not available for review upon request.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14

SERIOUSSTAFFING744.1319(c)(4)Nov 7, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.605(14)Nov 7, 2023

The phone #'s to each school children attend were not listed on the admission forms during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.605(14)Nov 7, 2023

The phone #'s to each school children attend were not listed on the admission forms during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14

SERIOUSSTAFFING744.1105(1)Nov 7, 2023

1 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.503Nov 7, 2023

Documentation showing parents signed and received a copy of the operational policies was not available for review upon request.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14

SERIOUSSTAFFING744.1319(c)(4)Nov 7, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING744.1105(1)Nov 7, 2023

1 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.503Nov 7, 2023

Documentation showing parents signed and received a copy of the operational policies was not available for review upon request.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14

SERIOUSSTAFFING744.1319(c)(4)Nov 7, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING744.1105(1)Nov 7, 2023

1 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.605(14)Nov 7, 2023

The phone #'s to each school children attend were not listed on the admission forms during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE744.2507Dec 16, 2021

The lights in the girl's restroom not operating.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE744.2507Dec 16, 2021

The lights in the girl's restroom not operating.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE744.2507Dec 16, 2021

The lights in the girl's restroom not operating.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-23

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1203(2)Jul 8, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1203(2)Jul 8, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1203(2)Jul 8, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(b)Jun 29, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING744.201(11)Jun 29, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.2002(1)Jun 29, 2021

According to the director, the children do not outside while in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(a)Jun 29, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.2007(b)(2)Jun 29, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(b)Jun 29, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING744.201(11)Jun 29, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.2002(1)Jun 29, 2021

According to the director, the children do not outside while in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(a)Jun 29, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.2007(b)(2)Jun 29, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.2007(b)(2)Jun 29, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(a)Jun 29, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(b)Jun 29, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.2002(1)Jun 29, 2021

According to the director, the children do not outside while in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02

CRITICALSTAFFING744.201(11)Jun 29, 2021

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.

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