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Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center

1709 BRAZOS ST, Zapata, TX 78076-3238

Operation number:
1663724
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Zapata
Capacity:
56
License effective:
June 26, 2018
Hours:
07:15 AM-05:15 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9567655833
Email:
brisenostephanie29@gmail.com
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 14 available inspections for Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center from November 17, 2021 through November 24, 2025.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 27, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five 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
14

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
21

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.5
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
64%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
64%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Room observed out of ratio, there was a difference in 25 months surpassing the 18 months in difference rule.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Room observed out of ratio, there was a difference in 21 months surpassing the 18 months in difference rule. CORRECTED when 26 month old child was moved to the other classroom in ratio.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Food observed stored in fridge was uncovered.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Official code
746.3317
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
At time of inspection there were no menus or updated menus posted in posting wall.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Official code
746.401(6)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There was one caregiver caring for 6 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was a bucket of water in the hallway in front of a restroom which is accessible to the children.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3701(9)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 4-month-old infant was observed asleep on a bouncer. The infant was covered with a blanket. Note: The infant was moved into a crib.
Correction deadline
November 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Official code
746.2426(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Recite: There was one caregiver caring for 5 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Correction deadline
November 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver completed a Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice. A caregiver hired on 6/27/23 did not have a CPR training.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2023
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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There was one caregiver caring for 5 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Recite: There was climbing/bouncing play structure without surfacing material in the outdoor play area.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
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Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The activity plan in the PreK classroom was not posted. There were no activity plans available for the month of October 2022.
Correction deadline
November 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Official code
746.401(5)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There was not enough space between the cots used by the children during naptime. The cots were placed next to each other.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
Official code
746.2909(4)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The cots used by the children in the PreK classroom were not labeled with a number or name.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was climbing/bouncing play structure without surfacing material in the outdoor play area.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two infants did not have a current Infant Feeding Instructions.
Correction deadline
November 19, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
The Infant Daily Report was missing the following sections: Times Slept and Activities. Corrected at Inspection: The Infant Daily Report was updated during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2431(1) - Infant Daily Report - Times Slept
Official code
746.2431(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The carbon monoxide at the operation was not working. Corrected at Inspection: The batteries for the carbon monoxide box were replaced. The
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Official code
746.5531
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced on July 2020.
Correction deadline
November 19, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A climbing play structure did not have loose fill surfacing material.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not have the required annual training topics: Shaken baby syndrome, SIDS, Early childhood brain Development, Emergency Preparedness, Administering Medication, and Food Allergy.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)