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Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center

7425 LAWRENCE DR, Beaumont, TX 77708-2216

Operation number:
1517206
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Jefferson
Capacity:
43
License effective:
May 21, 2014
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4093477391
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 10 available inspections for Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center from October 12, 2021 through November 5, 2025.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 8, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
13

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 9 local median in Beaumont

Compared to 39 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.6
Local median
0.86

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
60%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.92

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
I observed several pieces of outdoor furniture in the hallway blocking the fire exit. A picture was taken.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Official code
746.5209(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire Drills have not been conducted for August and September.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Both caregivers present durng the inspection did not have current First Aid/ CPR.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Current transportation training was not available for the Director and caregiver who drives the operation's vehicle.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A rotating tricycle ride was observed to have several broken seats. The broken seats can be a pinching hazard. Children must not have access to this piece of equipment until this can be repaired. A picture was taken.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Official code
746.4601(7)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One newly hired caregiver did not have a personnel file available for evaluation.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child's record was lacking a preschool health statement.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was torn, exposing the underlying foam.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
One of eight infants did not have a daily sheet available. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Official code
746.2431
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
One nap mat was torn, exposing the underlying foam. This was corrected at inspection when the director disposed of the mat.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Official code
746.3407(11)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One of four children records evaluated did not have a health statement available.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not have training in first aid with rescue breathing and choking available.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not have training in CPR available.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A current gas inspection has not been received. A deficiency will be re-cited.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver was lacking current First Aid/CPR training.
Correction deadline
October 19, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Documentation for a current gas leak inspection was not available.
Correction deadline
October 19, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401