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Idea Lab - Austin

12 critical, 16 serious, 8 minor findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 18, 2026.

8620 Burnet Rd Ste 500, Austin, TX 78757 · (512) 710-5694

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At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsAustin licensed centers, n=462

Critical findings12 critical, 16 serious, 8 minor across 24 inspections and 8 investigations (32 visits). Most recent critical: Jun 18, 2026.

Critical12 vs median 0

45% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 8

68% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2019Full Permit

Practical3p–6:30pMon–Fri · School · Licensed capacity 49

Texas HHSC operation #1692191 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
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Inspection record

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2026
Jun 24, 2026 to Jun 24, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 24, 2026 inspection
- Jun 24, 2026 inspection
- Jun 24, 2026 inspection
- Jun 24, 2026 inspection
Jun 18, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Ensure Total Number of Children Both At and Away From Operation Within Capacity
  At inspection, the operation had 51 children in care, when they are licensed for 49.
  Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified Jun 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.201(11).
Jun 18, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Ensure Total Number of Children Both At and Away From Operation Within Capacity
  At inspection, the operation had 51 children in care, when they are licensed for 49.
  Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified Jun 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.201(11).
Jun 18, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Ensure Total Number of Children Both At and Away From Operation Within Capacity
  At inspection, the operation had 51 children in care, when they are licensed for 49.
  Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified Jun 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.201(11).
Jun 18, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Ensure Total Number of Children Both At and Away From Operation Within Capacity
  At inspection, the operation had 51 children in care, when they are licensed for 49.
  Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified Jun 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.201(11).
Jun 16, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  At inspection, two caregivers present, at the operation and working with children, did not have cleared background checks.
  Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified Jun 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jun 16, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  At inspection, two caregivers present, at the operation and working with children, did not have cleared background checks.
  Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified Jun 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jun 16, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  At inspection, two caregivers present, at the operation and working with children, did not have cleared background checks.
  Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified Jun 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jun 16, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  At inspection, two caregivers present, at the operation and working with children, did not have cleared background checks.
  Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified Jun 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Apr 1, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
  Two caregivers were missing First Aid certifications on file.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(a).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Update Admission Information - Procedure
  Five out of six children admission forms were missing parent signatures.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 2, 2026. Standard 744.609(a).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Documentation CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training and expiration date
  One caregiver was not able to locate their CPR card, even though they had taken the training within the last two years.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 26, 2026. Standard 744.1331(b).
Apr 1, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
  Two caregivers were missing First Aid certifications on file.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(a).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Documentation CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training and expiration date
  One caregiver was not able to locate their CPR card, even though they had taken the training within the last two years.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 26, 2026. Standard 744.1331(b).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Update Admission Information - Procedure
  Five out of six children admission forms were missing parent signatures.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 2, 2026. Standard 744.609(a).
Apr 1, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
  Two caregivers were missing First Aid certifications on file.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(a).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Update Admission Information - Procedure
  Five out of six children admission forms were missing parent signatures.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 2, 2026. Standard 744.609(a).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Documentation CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training and expiration date
  One caregiver was not able to locate their CPR card, even though they had taken the training within the last two years.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 26, 2026. Standard 744.1331(b).
Apr 1, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
  Two caregivers were missing First Aid certifications on file.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(a).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Documentation CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training and expiration date
  One caregiver was not able to locate their CPR card, even though they had taken the training within the last two years.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 26, 2026. Standard 744.1331(b).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Update Admission Information - Procedure
  Five out of six children admission forms were missing parent signatures.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 2, 2026. Standard 744.609(a).
2025
Nov 17, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present at the operation without a current background check.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified Nov 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present at the operation without a current background check.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified Nov 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present at the operation without a current background check.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified Nov 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present at the operation without a current background check.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified Nov 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Nov 13, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  During an investigation inspection it was found that injuries that required medical attention were not reported to CCR.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified Dec 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.305(a)(2).
Nov 13, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  During an investigation inspection it was found that injuries that required medical attention were not reported to CCR.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified Dec 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.305(a)(2).
Nov 13, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  During an investigation inspection it was found that injuries that required medical attention were not reported to CCR.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified Dec 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.305(a)(2).
Nov 13, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  During an investigation inspection it was found that injuries that required medical attention were not reported to CCR.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified Dec 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.305(a)(2).
May 8, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  There was no current sanitation inspection available for review.
  Corrected May 23, 2025, verified May 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2501(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines
  Out of the six staff files reviewed, one staff member did not have CPR training that included hands-on skills practice, and another had an expired CPR/First Aid certification.
  Corrected May 23, 2025, verified May 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(b)(1).
May 8, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines
  Out of the six staff files reviewed, one staff member did not have CPR training that included hands-on skills practice, and another had an expired CPR/First Aid certification.
  Corrected May 23, 2025, verified May 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  There was no current sanitation inspection available for review.
  Corrected May 23, 2025, verified May 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2501(a).
May 8, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines
  Out of the six staff files reviewed, one staff member did not have CPR training that included hands-on skills practice, and another had an expired CPR/First Aid certification.
  Corrected May 23, 2025, verified May 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  There was no current sanitation inspection available for review.
  Corrected May 23, 2025, verified May 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2501(a).
May 8, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  There was no current sanitation inspection available for review.
  Corrected May 23, 2025, verified May 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2501(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines
  Out of the six staff files reviewed, one staff member did not have CPR training that included hands-on skills practice, and another had an expired CPR/First Aid certification.
  Corrected May 23, 2025, verified May 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(b)(1).
2024
Jun 24, 2024 to Jun 24, 20244 inspections
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2023
Jul 25, 2023 to Jul 25, 20234 inspections
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2022
Aug 12, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
  Out of 6 staff files reviewed one was missing a current CPR/First aid training.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2022, verified Aug 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(a).
Aug 12, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
  Out of 6 staff files reviewed one was missing a current CPR/First aid training.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2022, verified Aug 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(a).
Aug 12, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
  Out of 6 staff files reviewed one was missing a current CPR/First aid training.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2022, verified Aug 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(a).
Aug 12, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
  Out of 6 staff files reviewed one was missing a current CPR/First aid training.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2022, verified Aug 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(a).
2021
Sep 30, 2021Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training-6 Hours of Required Topics
  6 staff files were reviewed. Training was missing for food allergies for one staff member. Training for emergency preparedness and hazardous materials was missing for two staff members.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2021, verified Oct 13, 2021. Standard 744.1309(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
  One staff member's cpr and first aid training expired in May 2021.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2021, verified Oct 21, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  The operation's last active play monthly check was August 2021. This was corrected at inspection when the Director completed the checklist for September.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 744.3113(b).
Sep 30, 2021Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training-6 Hours of Required Topics
  6 staff files were reviewed. Training was missing for food allergies for one staff member. Training for emergency preparedness and hazardous materials was missing for two staff members.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2021, verified Oct 13, 2021. Standard 744.1309(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  The operation's last active play monthly check was August 2021. This was corrected at inspection when the Director completed the checklist for September.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 744.3113(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
  One staff member's cpr and first aid training expired in May 2021.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2021, verified Oct 21, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(a).
Sep 30, 2021Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training-6 Hours of Required Topics
  6 staff files were reviewed. Training was missing for food allergies for one staff member. Training for emergency preparedness and hazardous materials was missing for two staff members.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2021, verified Oct 13, 2021. Standard 744.1309(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  The operation's last active play monthly check was August 2021. This was corrected at inspection when the Director completed the checklist for September.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 744.3113(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
  One staff member's cpr and first aid training expired in May 2021.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2021, verified Oct 21, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(a).
Sep 30, 2021Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training-6 Hours of Required Topics
  6 staff files were reviewed. Training was missing for food allergies for one staff member. Training for emergency preparedness and hazardous materials was missing for two staff members.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2021, verified Oct 13, 2021. Standard 744.1309(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  The operation's last active play monthly check was August 2021. This was corrected at inspection when the Director completed the checklist for September.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 744.3113(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
  One staff member's cpr and first aid training expired in May 2021.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2021, verified Oct 21, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(a).

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