Zebra Zone Child Care

Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

“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.”

Rule 746.4501(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 10, 2023.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

“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.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 10, 2023.

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

“1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain current certification in pediatric cpr and first aid trainig.”

Rule 746.1301(3)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 14, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 13, 2023.

Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

“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.”

Rule 746.3505(f). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 1, 2023.

Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

“2 out of 10 children’s files evaluated contained a blank special needs statement.”

Rule 746.605(13). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 14, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 13, 2023.

Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

“4 out of 6 infants did not have written feeding instructions available for review during the inspection.”

Rule 746.2421(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 14, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 13, 2023.

Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

“A child was observed sitting in a chair and the safety straps were not secured. Note: The caregiver secured the straps during the inspection.”

Rule 746.4501(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 1, 2023.

Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

“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.”

Rule 746.501(a)(18). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 14, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 13, 2023.

AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

“Four people present in the operation have no initial background check submitted.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 2, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 17, 2022.

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

“One employee does not have a current CPR and first aid training.”

Rule 746.1315(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 3, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 3, 2022.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

“Based on the information obtained, a deficiency for inappropriate discipline will be cited.”

Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 14, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 14, 2021.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

“Based on the information obtained, a deficiency for inappropriate discipline will be cited.”

Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 14, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 14, 2021.

Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

“Based on the information gathered, a caregiver has used inappropriate discipline including grabbing a child?s arm with force.”

Rule 746.2805(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 30, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 14, 2021.