Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston
Licensed for 40 children from 2½ years to 13 years. Takes CCS.
5410 BELLAIRE BLVD STE A, Bellaire, TX, 77401-3964
Listing details last changed Sep 30, 2026
Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston is a licensed child care center in Bellaire, Texas.
Capacity
40
Ages
Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
02:00 PM-06:30 PM
License & details for Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston
- Facility type
- Licensed child care center
- Care for seven or more children ages 13 or younger, for less than 24 hours a day, at a location other than the license holder's home. Source: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Full Permit
- License status
- licensed
- County
- Harris
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Childcare subsidy vouchers
- Meals provided
- Snacks Provided
License and inspection timeline for Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston
First licensed
August 2018
8 years on the state record
Last inspected
Date not on the record
8 inspections on record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Bellaire
| Measure | This center | Typical in Bellaire |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 40 children | 172 children |
| Youngest age served | 2½ years | Birth |
| Years licensed | 8.2 years | 20.2 years |
Bellaire has 10 licensed centers. Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston is one of 4 that accept child care subsidy.
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Staff-to-child ratios in Texas
Texas sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 2 years
- 1:11
- 3 years
- 1:15
- 4 years
- 1:18
- 5 years
- 1:22
Rule: 26 TAC §746.1601 (2 years); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (3 years); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (4 years); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (5 years); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Paying for care in Texas
Child Care Services (CCS) child care scholarships (opens in a new tab) is Texas’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), through local Workforce Development Boards.
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston
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Questions parents ask about Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston
Does Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston as accepting child care subsidy, such as Texas's child care subsidy program (CCS). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
What ages does Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston serve?
Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston is licensed to care for children from 2½ years to 13 years. The state record lists these age groups: Pre-Kindergarten, School.
How many children is Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 40 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Texas record lists Idea Lab Kids- Central Houston's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 30, 2026 · Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation public records · Check this license on Search Texas Child Care (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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