Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.71
- Local median
- 1
Zebra Zone Child Care
12750 KIMBERLEY LN, Houston, TX 77024-4031
- Operation number:
- 162989
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Harris
- Capacity:
- 150
- License effective:
- December 5, 1986
- Hours:
- 06:45 AM-05:45 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 7132515260
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 21 available inspections for Zebra Zone Child Care from October 20, 2021 through April 30, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 23, 2024 and involved child guidance.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
Eight later inspections, from March 5, 2024 through April 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 21
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 11
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
21 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77024
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 38%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 47%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.14
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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver grabbed a child's arm for swinging a toy around to avoid a child from being injured.
- Correction deadline
- April 1, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 12, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
- Official code
- 746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since 11/9/2022.
- Correction deadline
- February 14, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 1, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the inspection a child was observed in a chair equipped with safety straps and the straps were not secured. Note: The provider corrected this at inspection by using a different chair and securing the safety straps.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
- Official code
- 746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Based upon the findings of the DFPS Investigation, A caregiver did not account for all children when transitioning from outdoor time resulting in a child being left outside on the playground unsupervised.
- Correction deadline
- March 31, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 10, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 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
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The trash can in the Giraffe classroom contained a soiled diaper and there was no cover over the trash can. Note: The provider placed a cover over the trash can during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
- Official code
- 746.3505(f)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 4 out of 6 infants did not have written feeding instructions available for review during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- February 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 13, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
- Official code
- 746.2421(a)
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- 2 out of 10 children's files evaluated contained a blank special needs statement.
- Correction deadline
- February 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 13, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
- Official code
- 746.605(13)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The operational policies did not contain the following information: (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
- Correction deadline
- February 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 13, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(18)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain current certification in pediatric cpr and first aid trainig.
- Correction deadline
- February 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 13, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
- Official code
- 746.1301(3)(A)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A child was observed sitting in a chair and the safety straps were not secured. Note: The caregiver secured the straps during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
- Official code
- 746.4501(b)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One employee does not have a current CPR and first aid training.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 3, 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: Background screening
- Report finding
- Four people present in the operation have no initial background check submitted.
- Correction deadline
- February 2, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 17, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
- Official code
- 745.641
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Based on the information obtained, a deficiency for inappropriate discipline will be cited.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 14, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
- Official code
- 746.2805
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Based on the information obtained, a deficiency for inappropriate discipline will be cited.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 14, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
- Official code
- 746.2805
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Based on the information gathered, a caregiver has used inappropriate discipline including grabbing a child?s arm with force.
- Correction deadline
- November 30, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 14, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
- Official code
- 746.2805(1)