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Kids' Zone Downtown

Child care center · 107 S 7TH ST, Jarrell, TX 76537-1277 · License 1732678

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Poor

Capacity 136. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (160)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Obsserved mutiple infants sitting in the table chairs without being strapped to the seat with the seat belts.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During a walk through of the building, one classroom stated that they had 12 children but actually had 13 children. When licensing asked again how many children they had, they stated they had 12 children. Licening had the caregivers count the children again and then they realized that they had 13 children in care and one hadn't been signed in for the day.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Observed 3 infants feeding instructions that were completed in February and March and had not been updated monthly. I spoke with the caregivers about updating the feeding instructions monthly.
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that children were sent to the bathroom without direct supervision.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a broken wagon outside where children were playing. The plastic had sharp edges that could hurt a child. This was corrected whent he toy was removed from the playground.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A fire inspection has not been completed within the last year.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was a 7 year old child in the same classroom as infants who are 13-17 months old. This was corrected when the 7 year old was taken out of the room.
Yes
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
During an investigation it was found that a child had an accident during naptime and was in the soiled clothes until 5:30 when the child was picked up. The child was in the soiled clothes for around 3 hours. I spoke with the director about ensuring that children are going to the bathroom before naptime and checked after nap is over.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed multiple foam and plastic cups that were scattered over the large playground area. I spoke to the oepration about ensuring the playground is kept clean.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Observed one classroom that had two classrooms mixed together due to low numbers. The two caregivers did not know how many children they had in care. They stated that there was 17 children and one caregiver had 9 and the other had 8 children but there was only 16 children in care and each classroom had 8 children total.
5 746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
A child was able to find medication inside the operation and had the medication in their hand.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Observed 8 infants sitting in the highchair table and were not strapped into the chair. This was corrected when the infants were removed from the seats.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation was due for a sanitation inspection in 4/2026 and it had not been scheduled and was past due.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Observed an infant sleeping in a crib on top of a boppy pillow. This was corrected when the boppy pillow was reemoved from the crib.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Observed one infant room with 5 infants 4 to 8 months old with one caregiver. This was corrected when a caregiver came into the classroom. I observed a second classroom with 6 infants ages 12months to 16 months old with one caregiver. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Observed 10 children records, three children needed updated immunization records. This was discussed with the director.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation's current health inspection is out of date and was last completed January 2023.
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
A caregiver placed an infant face down on a boppy pillow for tummy time and walked away from the infant. While the caregiver was away from the infant, the infant scooted down in the pillow and was unable to get out of the pillow themself.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation had not completed a fire drill in July 2025. This was corrected when the fire drill was completed during inspection and the children and staff were able to exit in under 3 minutes.
Yes
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
A two year old was able to get beads that are a choking hazard for toddlers. This has been corrected as the toddlers will no longer combine in any of the older childrens classrooms that have small objects such as beads.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Observed one infant room with 5 infants 4 to 8 months old with one caregiver. This was corrected when a caregiver came into the classroom. I observed a second classroom with 6 infants ages 12months to 16 months old with one caregiver. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Observed an infant sleeping in a crib on top of a boppy pillow. This was corrected when the boppy pillow was reemoved from the crib.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A fire inspection has not been completed within the last year.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
A two year old was able to get beads that are a choking hazard for toddlers. This has been corrected as the toddlers will no longer combine in any of the older childrens classrooms that have small objects such as beads.
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that children were sent to the bathroom without direct supervision.
5 746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
A child was able to find medication inside the operation and had the medication in their hand.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was a 7 year old child in the same classroom as infants who are 13-17 months old. This was corrected when the 7 year old was taken out of the room.
Yes
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Obsserved mutiple infants sitting in the table chairs without being strapped to the seat with the seat belts.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Observed one classroom that had two classrooms mixed together due to low numbers. The two caregivers did not know how many children they had in care. They stated that there was 17 children and one caregiver had 9 and the other had 8 children but there was only 16 children in care and each classroom had 8 children total.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Observed 3 infants feeding instructions that were completed in February and March and had not been updated monthly. I spoke with the caregivers about updating the feeding instructions monthly.
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
A caregiver placed an infant face down on a boppy pillow for tummy time and walked away from the infant. While the caregiver was away from the infant, the infant scooted down in the pillow and was unable to get out of the pillow themself.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
During an investigation it was found that a child had an accident during naptime and was in the soiled clothes until 5:30 when the child was picked up. The child was in the soiled clothes for around 3 hours. I spoke with the director about ensuring that children are going to the bathroom before naptime and checked after nap is over.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation was due for a sanitation inspection in 4/2026 and it had not been scheduled and was past due.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During a walk through of the building, one classroom stated that they had 12 children but actually had 13 children. When licensing asked again how many children they had, they stated they had 12 children. Licening had the caregivers count the children again and then they realized that they had 13 children in care and one hadn't been signed in for the day.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a broken wagon outside where children were playing. The plastic had sharp edges that could hurt a child. This was corrected whent he toy was removed from the playground.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation had not completed a fire drill in July 2025. This was corrected when the fire drill was completed during inspection and the children and staff were able to exit in under 3 minutes.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed multiple foam and plastic cups that were scattered over the large playground area. I spoke to the oepration about ensuring the playground is kept clean.
Yes
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Observed 8 infants sitting in the highchair table and were not strapped into the chair. This was corrected when the infants were removed from the seats.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Observed 10 children records, three children needed updated immunization records. This was discussed with the director.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation's current health inspection is out of date and was last completed January 2023.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Observed 3 infants feeding instructions that were completed in February and March and had not been updated monthly. I spoke with the caregivers about updating the feeding instructions monthly.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was a 7 year old child in the same classroom as infants who are 13-17 months old. This was corrected when the 7 year old was taken out of the room.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation's current health inspection is out of date and was last completed January 2023.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Observed an infant sleeping in a crib on top of a boppy pillow. This was corrected when the boppy pillow was reemoved from the crib.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Observed one infant room with 5 infants 4 to 8 months old with one caregiver. This was corrected when a caregiver came into the classroom. I observed a second classroom with 6 infants ages 12months to 16 months old with one caregiver. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Observed one classroom that had two classrooms mixed together due to low numbers. The two caregivers did not know how many children they had in care. They stated that there was 17 children and one caregiver had 9 and the other had 8 children but there was only 16 children in care and each classroom had 8 children total.
5 746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
A child was able to find medication inside the operation and had the medication in their hand.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed multiple foam and plastic cups that were scattered over the large playground area. I spoke to the oepration about ensuring the playground is kept clean.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a broken wagon outside where children were playing. The plastic had sharp edges that could hurt a child. This was corrected whent he toy was removed from the playground.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A fire inspection has not been completed within the last year.
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that children were sent to the bathroom without direct supervision.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Observed 10 children records, three children needed updated immunization records. This was discussed with the director.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation had not completed a fire drill in July 2025. This was corrected when the fire drill was completed during inspection and the children and staff were able to exit in under 3 minutes.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation was due for a sanitation inspection in 4/2026 and it had not been scheduled and was past due.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
During an investigation it was found that a child had an accident during naptime and was in the soiled clothes until 5:30 when the child was picked up. The child was in the soiled clothes for around 3 hours. I spoke with the director about ensuring that children are going to the bathroom before naptime and checked after nap is over.
Yes
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
A two year old was able to get beads that are a choking hazard for toddlers. This has been corrected as the toddlers will no longer combine in any of the older childrens classrooms that have small objects such as beads.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Observed 8 infants sitting in the highchair table and were not strapped into the chair. This was corrected when the infants were removed from the seats.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Obsserved mutiple infants sitting in the table chairs without being strapped to the seat with the seat belts.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During a walk through of the building, one classroom stated that they had 12 children but actually had 13 children. When licensing asked again how many children they had, they stated they had 12 children. Licening had the caregivers count the children again and then they realized that they had 13 children in care and one hadn't been signed in for the day.
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
A caregiver placed an infant face down on a boppy pillow for tummy time and walked away from the infant. While the caregiver was away from the infant, the infant scooted down in the pillow and was unable to get out of the pillow themself.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed multiple foam and plastic cups that were scattered over the large playground area. I spoke to the oepration about ensuring the playground is kept clean.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation's current health inspection is out of date and was last completed January 2023.
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that children were sent to the bathroom without direct supervision.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Observed one classroom that had two classrooms mixed together due to low numbers. The two caregivers did not know how many children they had in care. They stated that there was 17 children and one caregiver had 9 and the other had 8 children but there was only 16 children in care and each classroom had 8 children total.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was a 7 year old child in the same classroom as infants who are 13-17 months old. This was corrected when the 7 year old was taken out of the room.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A fire inspection has not been completed within the last year.
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
A caregiver placed an infant face down on a boppy pillow for tummy time and walked away from the infant. While the caregiver was away from the infant, the infant scooted down in the pillow and was unable to get out of the pillow themself.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
During an investigation it was found that a child had an accident during naptime and was in the soiled clothes until 5:30 when the child was picked up. The child was in the soiled clothes for around 3 hours. I spoke with the director about ensuring that children are going to the bathroom before naptime and checked after nap is over.
Yes
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Obsserved mutiple infants sitting in the table chairs without being strapped to the seat with the seat belts.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
A two year old was able to get beads that are a choking hazard for toddlers. This has been corrected as the toddlers will no longer combine in any of the older childrens classrooms that have small objects such as beads.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Observed one infant room with 5 infants 4 to 8 months old with one caregiver. This was corrected when a caregiver came into the classroom. I observed a second classroom with 6 infants ages 12months to 16 months old with one caregiver. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Observed 3 infants feeding instructions that were completed in February and March and had not been updated monthly. I spoke with the caregivers about updating the feeding instructions monthly.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a broken wagon outside where children were playing. The plastic had sharp edges that could hurt a child. This was corrected whent he toy was removed from the playground.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During a walk through of the building, one classroom stated that they had 12 children but actually had 13 children. When licensing asked again how many children they had, they stated they had 12 children. Licening had the caregivers count the children again and then they realized that they had 13 children in care and one hadn't been signed in for the day.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Observed 8 infants sitting in the highchair table and were not strapped into the chair. This was corrected when the infants were removed from the seats.
5 746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
A child was able to find medication inside the operation and had the medication in their hand.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation had not completed a fire drill in July 2025. This was corrected when the fire drill was completed during inspection and the children and staff were able to exit in under 3 minutes.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Observed 10 children records, three children needed updated immunization records. This was discussed with the director.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Observed an infant sleeping in a crib on top of a boppy pillow. This was corrected when the boppy pillow was reemoved from the crib.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation was due for a sanitation inspection in 4/2026 and it had not been scheduled and was past due.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Observed one infant room with 5 infants 4 to 8 months old with one caregiver. This was corrected when a caregiver came into the classroom. I observed a second classroom with 6 infants ages 12months to 16 months old with one caregiver. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom.
Yes
5 746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
A child was able to find medication inside the operation and had the medication in their hand.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Observed 8 infants sitting in the highchair table and were not strapped into the chair. This was corrected when the infants were removed from the seats.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation's current health inspection is out of date and was last completed January 2023.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Observed an infant sleeping in a crib on top of a boppy pillow. This was corrected when the boppy pillow was reemoved from the crib.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a broken wagon outside where children were playing. The plastic had sharp edges that could hurt a child. This was corrected whent he toy was removed from the playground.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was a 7 year old child in the same classroom as infants who are 13-17 months old. This was corrected when the 7 year old was taken out of the room.
Yes
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Obsserved mutiple infants sitting in the table chairs without being strapped to the seat with the seat belts.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Observed 3 infants feeding instructions that were completed in February and March and had not been updated monthly. I spoke with the caregivers about updating the feeding instructions monthly.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation was due for a sanitation inspection in 4/2026 and it had not been scheduled and was past due.
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
A caregiver placed an infant face down on a boppy pillow for tummy time and walked away from the infant. While the caregiver was away from the infant, the infant scooted down in the pillow and was unable to get out of the pillow themself.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During a walk through of the building, one classroom stated that they had 12 children but actually had 13 children. When licensing asked again how many children they had, they stated they had 12 children. Licening had the caregivers count the children again and then they realized that they had 13 children in care and one hadn't been signed in for the day.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Observed 10 children records, three children needed updated immunization records. This was discussed with the director.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Observed one classroom that had two classrooms mixed together due to low numbers. The two caregivers did not know how many children they had in care. They stated that there was 17 children and one caregiver had 9 and the other had 8 children but there was only 16 children in care and each classroom had 8 children total.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
A two year old was able to get beads that are a choking hazard for toddlers. This has been corrected as the toddlers will no longer combine in any of the older childrens classrooms that have small objects such as beads.
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that children were sent to the bathroom without direct supervision.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
During an investigation it was found that a child had an accident during naptime and was in the soiled clothes until 5:30 when the child was picked up. The child was in the soiled clothes for around 3 hours. I spoke with the director about ensuring that children are going to the bathroom before naptime and checked after nap is over.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A fire inspection has not been completed within the last year.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation had not completed a fire drill in July 2025. This was corrected when the fire drill was completed during inspection and the children and staff were able to exit in under 3 minutes.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed multiple foam and plastic cups that were scattered over the large playground area. I spoke to the oepration about ensuring the playground is kept clean.
Yes

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

Inspections (88)

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

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