Kids Zone Preschool & Youth Center, LLC

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Del Rio / Val Verde / 78840
Street address: 109 Fletcher Dr
Phone: (830) 768-3878
Capacity: 120
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:45 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: March 15, 2018
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 10 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

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

The same records list 19 cited deficiencies dated March 28, 2024 to March 24, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 5 High, 8 Medium High, 5 Medium, 1 Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 3 corrected at inspection, 16 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 16 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 19 cited deficiencies for Kids Zone Preschool & Youth Center, LLC in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 High, 8 Medium High, 5 Medium, 1 Low).

Records list 10 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-23.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	5
Medium High	8
Medium	5
Medium Low	0
Low	1
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

2026-03-24 · 746.631(a) · Medium High

Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

The operation did not have a tracking system for all children in care.

Correction date recorded: 2026-03-25

2026-03-24 · 745.641 · High

AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

One employee who was in ratio at the center was observed interacting with children. The individual did not have an active background check in the system.

Correction date recorded: 2026-03-24

2026-03-24 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

A caregiver did not know the average age of children she was caring for while being asked and did not have access to sign in log.

Correction date recorded: 2026-03-24

Full citation history from HHSC (35)

2026-03-24 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-24. Correction verified: 2026-04-02.
A banana provided to children was observed on same counter as cleaning supplies.
2026-03-24 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-24. Correction verified: 2026-04-02.
A caregiver did not know the average age of children she was caring for while being asked and did not have access to sign in log.
2026-03-24 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-24. Correction verified: 2026-04-02.
One employee who was in ratio at the center was observed interacting with children. The individual did not have an active background check in the system.
2026-03-24 · 746.631(a) · Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-25. Correction verified: 2026-04-02.
The operation did not have a tracking system for all children in care.
2026-03-18 · 746.2805(8) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-13. Correction verified: 2026-04-21.
A caregiver placed a child in a restrictive device as a form of discipline for acting out.
2026-01-15 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-22. Correction verified: 2026-01-22.
One caregiver did not have required training topics completed.
2026-01-15 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-22. Correction verified: 2026-01-22.
The director had 18 out of 30 hours required.
2025-07-21 · 746.2419(8) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-07-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver was observed washing bottles in a sink and then proceed to wash her hands in same sink. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver went to wash hands at another sink.
2025-07-21 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-21. Correction verified: 2025-08-12.
In one classroom the youngest child was 14 months while the oldest child was 37 months.
2025-07-21 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-25. Correction verified: 2025-07-25.
One child had an immunization affadivit signed on file but was older than 2 years from date notirized which deemed it expired.
2025-02-05 · 746.3505(f) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-02-05. Correction verified: Not recorded.
1 soiled diaper was on changing table when licensing walked in. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver threw away diaper and sanitized table.
2025-02-05 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-19. Correction verified: 2025-02-10.
2 of 10 children did not have up to date shot records on files.
2025-02-05 · 746.501(a)(20) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-07. Correction verified: 2025-02-07.
The operation did not have a portion in their operational policy about parents rights.
2025-02-05 · 746.501(a)(23) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-07. Correction verified: 2025-02-07.
The operation did not have how parents may view minimum standards online in their operational policy.
2024-03-28 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-03-28. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One employee who was at the center did not have an active background check in the system at any location they have worked at.
2024-03-28 · 746.1313 · Low
Time Period of Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-11. Correction verified: 2024-04-10.
The director did had trainings but they were not for last full required training year.
2024-03-28 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-11. Correction verified: 2024-04-10.
One van had an expired fire extingusher in the van. The fire extingusher was last serviced FEB of 2022.
2024-03-28 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-11. Correction verified: 2024-04-10.
One caregiver who drives transportation van stated she did not complete transportation training. She stated she just got back from picking up children.
2024-03-28 · 746.1305(a)(1) · Medium
Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-11. Correction verified: 2024-04-10.
One caregiver did not have pre service training hours. Caregiver did not have previous child care service experience.
2023-09-11 · 745.635(3) · High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-09-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver with conditions was observed to be the primary caregiver in the infant classroom. Corrected at inspection: The caregiver was immediately removed from the classroom.
2023-09-11 · 746.2203(a) · Medium
Written Activity Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-11. Correction verified: 2023-09-11.
The written activity plan in three classrooms were not filled out.
2023-09-11 · 746.501(a)(18)(F) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-13. Correction verified: 2023-09-13.
The operational policies was missing the criteria the center will use to define extreme weather.
2023-09-11 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-15. Correction verified: 2023-09-15.
Two out of ten immunizations reviewed needed to be updated.
2023-08-08 · 746.307(a) · High
Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-26. Correction verified: 2023-11-20.
On 08/11/23 the DFPS investigator met with center and explained the allegations and identified the victims in the investigation. The center did not notify the parent their child was listed as a victim in a DFPS investigation until the DFPS investigator spoke to the parent on 10/10/23.
2023-01-25 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-30. Correction verified: 2023-01-30.
Two out of ten children's records reviewed were lacking a copy of their immunization record on file.
2022-10-27 · 746.3313(2) · Medium
Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-27. Correction verified: 2022-10-27.
The center did not have a record of the menu's served.
2022-08-09 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-07. Correction verified: 2022-09-09.
A child walked out of the building unsupervised.
2022-08-09 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-07. Correction verified: 2022-09-09.
The center failed to notify CCR about a child accidently walking out of the building unsupervised within 48 hours of the incident.
2022-08-09 · 746.307(b)(4) · Medium High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-07. Correction verified: 2022-09-09.
The center failed to notify the parent of their child accidently walking out of the classroom into the playground unsupervised.
2022-01-26 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-28. Correction verified: 2022-02-10.
The fire extguishers observed in the transportation van were last serviced on December of 2020.
2022-01-26 · 746.5202(1) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-01-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The emergency preparedness plan was lacking the evacuation and relocation diagram. Corrected at Inspection: The center added the evacuation and relocation diagram.
2022-01-26 · 746.2209 · Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-28. Correction verified: 2022-02-10.
Two classrooms did not have the activity plan posted.
2022-01-26 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-02. Correction verified: 2022-02-10.
The fire inspection for the center was last done on 12/09/2020.
2022-01-26 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-28. Correction verified: 2022-02-10.
Two transportation van's child safe alarms turned on, but the button did not turn off the alarm.
2022-01-26 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-01-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operational policies were lacking the indoor and outdoor policy. Corrected at inspection: The center added the indoor and outdoor policy to the operational policies.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1289293

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.