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Kids Zone Inc

Child care center · 104 COPPER LN, Jarrell, TX 76537-1705 · License 1707238

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Poor

Capacity 271. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (256)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During the monitoring inspection it was found that at least 10 of children's files did not have an updated immunization record on file.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Observed a caregiver cooling off a warm bottle in the handwashing sink. I spoke with the caregiver and director regarding cross contamination.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used prohibited punishment when they grabbed a child by the arm.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
One classroom had a a ripped changing mat, this was corrected when it was replaced with a new changing mat.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
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.
3 746.1109(b)(3)(A) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC
A caregiver at the operation does not have the qualifications to be a caregiver. The caregiver is not enrolled in a child care career program.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
5 746.1205(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
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.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver used unusual punishment when placing a child on a stack of 4-6 chairs for time out, knowing the child could not get off the chairs without assistance.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Observed 10 children records out of 174 records. There were 4 children missing health statements.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
In the 2 year old classroom, the group was split during transition and each caregiver did not know how many children were in their group.
4 746.1203(11) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
A caregiver in the 4 year old classroom did not know the ages of the children she was caring for. The caregiver stated the information was not passed down to her.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
One classroom did not know how many children they had in care. The caregiver stated that there were 18 children in care, but there were 19 children in the classroom. These caregivers also did not know the age range of the children in care. In a second classroom another caregiver did not know the ages of the children in the classrroom.
4 746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
It was found that a caregiver did not promptly change a child's dirty diaper on multiple occasions.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
During my walkthrough of the classrooms, a child was found alseep in a high chair. The child was not fastened in the highchair with the provided straps.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A 3 year old child was observed to have walked into the building alone to go to the bathroom.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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 was sticking out and can cause a child to fall and get injured on the guide post. There was a sheet on one of the cribs that had a rip in the sheet.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver placed a small child on a stack of 4-5 chairs for time out. The caregiver did not use good judgement when placing the child on the stack of chairs, which could have resulted in a injury to the child if the child had fallen.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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 have a lock on it and the sun block was in the reach of the children.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
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.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4 month old infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device (bouncer). The caregiver removed the infant from the bouncer.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have proof of a current fire inspection
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The last children product report was completed 10/18/2024. Another product report was completed during inspection.
3 746.4409 - Location of Toilets
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.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
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.
4 746.2431(3) - Infant Daily Report - Times of Diaper Changes
While reviewing the operations BrightWheel applications for the infants daily reports, a child in care did not have a daily report completed on 8/17/2021. Also on 8/18 the infant report only showed a snack and nap time. On 8/19 the infant report showed 2 diaper changes and snack. On 9/3 the infant report showed only diaper changes.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
There were 2 children (12-18 months) observed in a seat that required a safety strap and the children were observed to not be fastened with the safety strap. The caregiver fastened the straps of the 2 children during the inspection.
5 746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
During my interviews with staff it was found that children have been placed in a high chair for time out.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
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.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
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.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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 have a lock on it and the sun block was in the reach of the children.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
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.
4 746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
It was found that a caregiver did not promptly change a child's dirty diaper on multiple occasions.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
5 746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
During my interviews with staff it was found that children have been placed in a high chair for time out.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
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.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
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.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Observed 10 children records out of 174 records. There were 4 children missing health statements.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver placed a small child on a stack of 4-5 chairs for time out. The caregiver did not use good judgement when placing the child on the stack of chairs, which could have resulted in a injury to the child if the child had fallen.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver used unusual punishment when placing a child on a stack of 4-6 chairs for time out, knowing the child could not get off the chairs without assistance.
5 746.1205(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
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.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Observed a caregiver cooling off a warm bottle in the handwashing sink. I spoke with the caregiver and director regarding cross contamination.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A 3 year old child was observed to have walked into the building alone to go to the bathroom.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During the monitoring inspection it was found that at least 10 of children's files did not have an updated immunization record on file.
4 746.2431(3) - Infant Daily Report - Times of Diaper Changes
While reviewing the operations BrightWheel applications for the infants daily reports, a child in care did not have a daily report completed on 8/17/2021. Also on 8/18 the infant report only showed a snack and nap time. On 8/19 the infant report showed 2 diaper changes and snack. On 9/3 the infant report showed only diaper changes.
3 746.1109(b)(3)(A) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC
A caregiver at the operation does not have the qualifications to be a caregiver. The caregiver is not enrolled in a child care career program.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have proof of a current fire inspection
3 746.4409 - Location of Toilets
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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 was sticking out and can cause a child to fall and get injured on the guide post. There was a sheet on one of the cribs that had a rip in the sheet.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
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.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
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.
4 746.1203(11) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
A caregiver in the 4 year old classroom did not know the ages of the children she was caring for. The caregiver stated the information was not passed down to her.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The last children product report was completed 10/18/2024. Another product report was completed during inspection.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
In the 2 year old classroom, the group was split during transition and each caregiver did not know how many children were in their group.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
During my walkthrough of the classrooms, a child was found alseep in a high chair. The child was not fastened in the highchair with the provided straps.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
One classroom did not know how many children they had in care. The caregiver stated that there were 18 children in care, but there were 19 children in the classroom. These caregivers also did not know the age range of the children in care. In a second classroom another caregiver did not know the ages of the children in the classrroom.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4 month old infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device (bouncer). The caregiver removed the infant from the bouncer.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
There were 2 children (12-18 months) observed in a seat that required a safety strap and the children were observed to not be fastened with the safety strap. The caregiver fastened the straps of the 2 children during the inspection.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used prohibited punishment when they grabbed a child by the arm.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
One classroom had a a ripped changing mat, this was corrected when it was replaced with a new changing mat.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
One classroom did not know how many children they had in care. The caregiver stated that there were 18 children in care, but there were 19 children in the classroom. These caregivers also did not know the age range of the children in care. In a second classroom another caregiver did not know the ages of the children in the classrroom.
4 746.2431(3) - Infant Daily Report - Times of Diaper Changes
While reviewing the operations BrightWheel applications for the infants daily reports, a child in care did not have a daily report completed on 8/17/2021. Also on 8/18 the infant report only showed a snack and nap time. On 8/19 the infant report showed 2 diaper changes and snack. On 9/3 the infant report showed only diaper changes.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
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.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4 month old infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device (bouncer). The caregiver removed the infant from the bouncer.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver placed a small child on a stack of 4-5 chairs for time out. The caregiver did not use good judgement when placing the child on the stack of chairs, which could have resulted in a injury to the child if the child had fallen.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
There were 2 children (12-18 months) observed in a seat that required a safety strap and the children were observed to not be fastened with the safety strap. The caregiver fastened the straps of the 2 children during the inspection.
4 746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
It was found that a caregiver did not promptly change a child's dirty diaper on multiple occasions.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
During my walkthrough of the classrooms, a child was found alseep in a high chair. The child was not fastened in the highchair with the provided straps.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used prohibited punishment when they grabbed a child by the arm.
5 746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
During my interviews with staff it was found that children have been placed in a high chair for time out.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During the monitoring inspection it was found that at least 10 of children's files did not have an updated immunization record on file.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have proof of a current fire inspection
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
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.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
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.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
In the 2 year old classroom, the group was split during transition and each caregiver did not know how many children were in their group.
3 746.1109(b)(3)(A) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC
A caregiver at the operation does not have the qualifications to be a caregiver. The caregiver is not enrolled in a child care career program.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Observed 10 children records out of 174 records. There were 4 children missing health statements.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Observed a caregiver cooling off a warm bottle in the handwashing sink. I spoke with the caregiver and director regarding cross contamination.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver used unusual punishment when placing a child on a stack of 4-6 chairs for time out, knowing the child could not get off the chairs without assistance.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
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.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The last children product report was completed 10/18/2024. Another product report was completed during inspection.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A 3 year old child was observed to have walked into the building alone to go to the bathroom.
5 746.1205(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
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.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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 have a lock on it and the sun block was in the reach of the children.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
One classroom had a a ripped changing mat, this was corrected when it was replaced with a new changing mat.
3 746.4409 - Location of Toilets
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.
4 746.1203(11) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
A caregiver in the 4 year old classroom did not know the ages of the children she was caring for. The caregiver stated the information was not passed down to her.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
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.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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 was sticking out and can cause a child to fall and get injured on the guide post. There was a sheet on one of the cribs that had a rip in the sheet.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
One classroom did not know how many children they had in care. The caregiver stated that there were 18 children in care, but there were 19 children in the classroom. These caregivers also did not know the age range of the children in care. In a second classroom another caregiver did not know the ages of the children in the classrroom.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Observed 10 children records out of 174 records. There were 4 children missing health statements.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
There were 2 children (12-18 months) observed in a seat that required a safety strap and the children were observed to not be fastened with the safety strap. The caregiver fastened the straps of the 2 children during the inspection.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (96)

96 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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