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State records list 2 cited deficiencies dated January 31, 2024 to February 23, 2024 (1 High, 1 Medium High risk). Correction status: 0 corrected at inspection, 2 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 2 cited deficiencies for Zebra Zone Child Care in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 1 Medium High).
Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-04-30.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 1 |
| Medium High | 1 |
| Medium | 0 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| 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.
2024-02-23 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver grabbed a child's arm for swinging a toy around to avoid a child from being injured.
Correction date recorded: 2024-04-01
2024-01-31 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since 11/9/2022.
Correction date recorded: 2024-02-14
2024-02-23 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-01. Correction verified: 2024-04-12.
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver grabbed a child's arm for swinging a toy around to avoid a child from being injured.
2024-01-31 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-14. Correction verified: 2024-02-01.
The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since 11/9/2022.
2023-04-10 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-04-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the inspection a child was observed in a chair equipped with safety straps and the straps were not secured. Note: The provider corrected this at inspection by using a different chair and securing the safety straps.
2023-02-07 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-31. Correction verified: 2023-04-10.
Based upon the findings of the DFPS Investigation, A caregiver did not account for all children when transitioning from outdoor time resulting in a child being left outside on the playground unsupervised.
2023-02-01 · 746.3505(f) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-02-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The trash can in the Giraffe classroom contained a soiled diaper and there was no cover over the trash can. Note: The provider placed a cover over the trash can during the inspection.
2023-02-01 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-02-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A child was observed sitting in a chair and the safety straps were not secured. Note: The caregiver secured the straps during the inspection.
2023-02-01 · 746.605(13) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-14. Correction verified: 2023-02-13.
2 out of 10 children's files evaluated contained a blank special needs statement.
2023-02-01 · 746.1301(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-14. Correction verified: 2023-02-13.
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain current certification in pediatric cpr and first aid trainig.
2023-02-01 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-14. Correction verified: 2023-02-13.
4 out of 6 infants did not have written feeding instructions available for review during the inspection.
2023-02-01 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-14. Correction verified: 2023-02-13.
The operational policies did not contain the following information: (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
2022-02-02 · 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: 2022-02-02. Correction verified: 2022-02-17.
Four people present in the operation have no initial background check submitted.
2022-02-02 · 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: 2022-02-03. Correction verified: 2022-02-03.
One employee does not have a current CPR and first aid training.
2021-12-14 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-14. Correction verified: 2021-12-14.
Based on the information obtained, a deficiency for inappropriate discipline will be cited.
2021-11-09 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-14. Correction verified: 2021-12-14.
Based on the information obtained, a deficiency for inappropriate discipline will be cited.
2021-10-20 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-30. Correction verified: 2021-12-14.
Based on the information gathered, a caregiver has used inappropriate discipline including grabbing a child?s arm with force.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=98077
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.