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Kids’ Zone Downtown

A licensed child care center in Jarrell, Texas 76537

107 S 7th St, Jarrell, Texas 76537. (512) 746-4144.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas Workforce Commission on Nov 2, 2026.

The last 24 months 14 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels
Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

15 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 467 child care providers in Williamson County had 3.

22 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 25, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers, at the report to the state on Jun 15, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children, at the report to the state on Jun 15, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for, at the inspection on Feb 17, 2026

3 more rated High; all are listed below.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

14 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.

14 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

Jun 15, 2026: report to the state3 deficiencies
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.2401(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 16, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 23, 2026.

  • Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children

    “A child was able to find medication inside the operation and had the medication in their hand.”

    Rule 746.3807(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 16, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 23, 2026.

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.3501(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 30, 2026.

May 11, 2026: inspection5 deficiencies
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.2407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 11, 2026. Correction verified: May 18, 2026.

  • Annual Sanitation Inspection

    “The operation was due for a sanitation inspection in 4/2026 and it had not been scheduled and was past due.”

    Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 26, 2026. Correction verified: May 20, 2026.

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 11, 2026. Correction verified: May 18, 2026.

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 12, 2026. Correction verified: May 13, 2026.

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

    “Observed 10 children records, three children needed updated immunization records. This was discussed with the director.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 18, 2026. Correction verified: May 13, 2026.

Feb 17, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 17, 2026. Correction verified: Feb 23, 2026.

Aug 12, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.2415(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 12, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 22, 2025.

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.2407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 12, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 22, 2025.

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 12, 2025.

Nov 22, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 22, 2024. Correction verified: Dec 10, 2024.

Feb 12, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
  • Annual Sanitation Inspection

    “The operation’s current health inspection is out of date and was last completed January 2023.”

    Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 26, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 20, 2024.

Nov 27, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 15, 2023. Correction verified: Dec 20, 2023.

5 deficiencies older than three years
Mar 10, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
  • Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    “A fire inspection has not been completed within the last year.”

    Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 24, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 15, 2023.

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 10, 2023.

Mar 9, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 30, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 5, 2023.

Dec 8, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 8, 2022.

May 26, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1605. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 26, 2022.

All 29 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Sep 25, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Sep 24, 2026Report to the stateOutcome pending
Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Aug 3, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jun 15, 2026Report to the state3 deficiencies cited
May 18, 2026InspectionNo violation found
May 11, 2026Inspection5 deficiencies cited
Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Feb 17, 2026Inspection1 deficiency cited
Feb 13, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Aug 12, 2025Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Nov 22, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Feb 12, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Nov 27, 2023Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Apr 5, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Mar 10, 2023Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Mar 9, 2023Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Dec 8, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
Dec 5, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
May 26, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
Mar 31, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Feb 18, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Dec 30, 2021InspectionNo violation found

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Jun 1, 2022.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 136 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 7 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Texas Rising Star: 4-Star (the highest of three levels).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 467 child care providers in Williamson County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 15.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 467 in Williamson County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Paw Prints Early Childhood Center1
Toya DixonNot given
Kids Zone West29
Kids Zone Inc.21
Kids’ Zone Downtown This child care provider15
Jasmine IbarraNot given
Monica VasquezNot given
Imagination Play Space 24
Maria Palacios12
Gtx Family Martial Arts8
Amigos Kid’s Care Spanish Immersion School6
Janet Pena2

What the record doesn’t say

  • Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
  • Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 2, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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