Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Beaumont / Jefferson / 77708
Street address: 7425 Lawrence Dr
Phone: (409) 347-7391
Capacity: 43
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 21, 2014
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 23, 2026.

The same records list 12 cited deficiencies dated October 12, 2023 to August 26, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 4 High, 5 Medium High, 2 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 12 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 12 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 12 cited deficiencies for Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 5 Medium High, 2 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-23.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	4
Medium High	5
Medium	2
Medium Low	1
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-08-26 · 746.5625(b) · High

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

The director was not able to make the van alarm sound.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-26

2026-08-26 · 745.621(a)(2) · High

AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

The caregiver who was supervising the children during naptime did not have a background check on file.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-26

2026-08-26 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

One out of five employee files did not have the signed and notarized affidavit on file.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-26

Full citation history from HHSC (20)

2026-08-26 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-23. Correction verified: 2026-09-23.
The sanitation inspection on file expired in February 2026.
2026-08-26 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-26. Correction verified: 2026-09-02.
One out of five employee files did not have the signed and notarized affidavit on file.
2026-08-26 · 745.621(a)(2) · High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-26. Correction verified: 2026-09-02.
The caregiver who was supervising the children during naptime did not have a background check on file.
2026-08-26 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-26. Correction verified: 2026-09-02.
The director was not able to make the van alarm sound.
2025-10-08 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: 2025-10-17.
Fire Drills have not been conducted for August and September.
2025-10-08 · 746.4601(7) · High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-09. Correction verified: 2025-10-09.
A rotating tricycle ride was observed to have several broken seats. The broken seats can be a pinching hazard. Children must not have access to this piece of equipment until this can be repaired. A picture was taken.
2025-10-08 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: 2025-10-09.
Both caregivers present durng the inspection did not have current First Aid/ CPR.
2025-10-08 · 746.5209(c) · High
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-09. Correction verified: 2025-10-09.
I observed several pieces of outdoor furniture in the hallway blocking the fire exit. A picture was taken.
2025-10-08 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-10. Correction verified: 2025-10-13.
One newly hired caregiver did not have a personnel file available for evaluation.
2025-10-08 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-10. Correction verified: 2025-10-10.
Current transportation training was not available for the Director and caregiver who drives the operation's vehicle.
2024-10-09 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-11. Correction verified: 2024-10-10.
One child's record was lacking a preschool health statement.
2023-10-12 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-12. Correction verified: 2023-10-12.
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was torn, exposing the underlying foam.
2022-10-12 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-14. Correction verified: 2022-10-13.
One caregiver did not have training in first aid with rescue breathing and choking available.
2022-10-12 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-14. Correction verified: 2022-10-13.
One of four children records evaluated did not have a health statement available.
2022-10-12 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-14. Correction verified: 2022-10-13.
One caregiver did not have training in CPR available.
2022-10-12 · 746.3407(11) · Medium High
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-10-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One nap mat was torn, exposing the underlying foam. This was corrected at inspection when the director disposed of the mat.
2022-10-12 · 746.2431 · Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-10-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One of eight infants did not have a daily sheet available. This was corrected at inspection.
2021-11-03 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-10. Correction verified: 2021-11-09.
A current gas inspection has not been received. A deficiency will be re-cited.
2021-10-12 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-19. Correction verified: 2021-11-03.
Documentation for a current gas leak inspection was not available.
2021-10-12 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-19. Correction verified: 2021-10-13.
One caregiver was lacking current First Aid/CPR training.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1113947

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.