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Licensed child care center · public record

Kids Zone Inc

Jarrell, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

11 state inspections, last 2 years
22 deficiencies on the state’s summary
17 high or medium-high risk
November 5, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued July 13, 2020
Capacity
271 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1707238

Where

104 Copper Ln
Jarrell, TX 76537

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 8
  • Medium-high 9
  • Medium 5
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
September 23, 2026Medium High746.4971(2) - Inflatables - Open Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
State’s note: “During an investigation, it was found that two different water slides that were found during the investigation to be used at the operation were not meant for use by 2-3 year-old children. One water slide stated that minimum height is 42 inches, and average children do not reach 42 inches until 4-5 years old. The other water slide stated that it was recommend…”
September 28, 2026
July 10, 2026Medium High746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
State’s note: “During a DFPS investigation, it was found that multiple employees were not trained before being placed in a classroom with children. It was also found that a caregiver who had not worked in childcare for about 8 years did not receive training prior to being placed in the classroom.”
August 20, 2026
July 10, 2026High746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State’s note: “During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver used bad judgement when the caregiver tossed a child into the air resulting in the child falling to the ground.”
August 6, 2026
May 12, 2026Medium746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
State’s note: “Observed 10 children records out of 174 records. There were 4 children missing health statements.”
May 12, 2026
November 18, 2025Medium746.4409 - Location of Toilets
State’s note: “Observed a bathroom that had mats, toys and other equipment that stacked half way up the wall and on top of the sink and toilet and could not safely be used by any children. This bathroom is also a emergency evacuation room.”
November 21, 2025
November 18, 2025High746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
State’s note: “Observed one classroom have a shoe organizer attached to the back of a water heater room that did not have the ability to be locked and the chemicals were in the reach of the children. The door was not latching when shut and was able to be pulled open without twisting of the door handle. In the school age area, there were sunblock in a closet that did not…”
November 18, 2025
November 18, 2025Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “Observed a toilet in one room that was unable to be flushed which caused the bathroom to have a strong smell of urine. Observed the bus with trash all over the floor and seats. Observed multiple toys on the small playground that was broken, and had sharp pieces that could pinch children or cut them. Obsesrved the GaGa pit that had a metal guide post that…”
November 18, 2025
November 18, 2025Medium High746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
State’s note: “Observed 3 bottles in two different infant rooms that did not have the infants name on the bottle. There was also at least one water cup that also needed to be labled in the other infant room.”
November 18, 2025
November 18, 2025Medium High746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
State’s note: “One classroom had a a ripped changing mat, this was corrected when it was replaced with a new changing mat.”
November 18, 2025
November 18, 2025Medium746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
State’s note: “The last children product report was completed 10/18/2024. Another product report was completed during inspection.”
November 18, 2025
June 16, 2025Medium746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
State’s note: “The operation is no longer using 1 classroom and one bathroom that has 2 toilets and one sink. I explained to the operation that this would change their capacity.”
June 16, 2025
June 16, 2025Medium High746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
State’s note: “The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.”
August 29, 2025
June 16, 2025High746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
State’s note: “The operation did not have proof of a current fire inspection”
July 21, 2025
June 16, 2025High746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
State’s note: “Observed one classroom have lysol and other cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet. Observed a second classroom with Rubbing alcohol and peroxide in an unlocked cabinet. Both were removed from the unlocked cabinets and put out of the reach of the children in care.”
June 16, 2025
October 18, 2024Medium High746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
State’s note: “Observed a caregiver cooling off a warm bottle in the handwashing sink. I spoke with the caregiver and director regarding cross contamination.”
October 18, 2024
October 18, 2024Medium High746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
State’s note: “Observed 7 infants sitting in the table highchairs and no straps were being used on any of the children. This was corrected when the children were strapped in to the seats.”
October 18, 2024
May 15, 2024Medium746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
State’s note: “During the monitoring inspection it was found that at least 10 of children's files did not have an updated immunization record on file.”
May 29, 2024
March 10, 2024Medium High746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
State’s note: “During a DFPS investigation, it was found the director is no longer working at the operation and Child Care Regulation was not notified of this change within the required timeframe.”
April 2, 2024
March 10, 2024High746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
State’s note: “During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was left unsupervised and was able to leave the operation and walk home without anyone knowing.”
April 2, 2024
March 10, 2024High746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
State’s note: “During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left unsupervised and able to walk home alone.”
April 2, 2024
January 4, 2024High746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State’s note: “There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver did not use good judgment when telling a child to hit another child back.”
February 9, 2024
May 26, 2023High746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
State’s note: “There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used prohibited punishment when they grabbed a child by the arm.”
June 19, 2023

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Kids Zone Inc?

Texas HHSC's file lists 11 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on November 5, 2026. 5 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Kids Zone Inc have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 22: 8 high-risk, 9 medium-high-risk, 5 medium-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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