Idea Lab Kids Spring-Branch
1560 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, HOUSTON, TX 77055 4520Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Texas's licensing baseline. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Nov 14, 2024⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
2 Critical3 Important
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 14, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- AP Background Ck Determination - If Provisionally Eligible W/conditions or Eligible W/conditions You Must Restrict Duties per Conditions/restrictions745.635(3)
Oct 29, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know How Many Children Responsible For744.1205(a)(2)
Nov 14, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement744.1105(1)
- Provide Parents With Copy of Policies744.503
- Required Admission Information-School Information for School Age Child744.605(14)
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