Zone 4 Kids Child Care & Learning Center
1801 E PARK ROW DR, Arlington, TX 76010 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 135
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Irma Contreras
- Phone
- (817) 860-7477
- Regulated since
- May 11, 2001
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 169515 · number 554335
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (6) |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2021 | 14 | 2 | Illness & medication (6), Safety & premises (6), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of inspection, the operational policies lacked Parents Right's policy. This was corrected at inspection, by adding the policy to the operational policy and posting it on the parent board.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
At the time of inspection , the child safety alarm was not working on the operations van.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of inspection, the operational policies lacked Parents Right's policy. This was corrected at inspection, by adding the policy to the operational policy and posting it on the parent board.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
At the time of inspection , the child safety alarm was not working on the operations van.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained during the investigation it was found that the operation is non-compliant with this standard as children under 2 years old have been having screentime.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained during the investigation it was found that the operation is non-compliant with this standard as children under 2 years old have been having screentime.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the monitoring visit, two caregivers completed online course for CPR/First Aid.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the monitoring visit, there were four classrooms that had cleaning supplies and items listed as keep out of reach for children under the cabinet. The cabinet was not locked.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios
During the monitoring visit, the parent operational policy book did not have the promotion of play included in the handbook.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-29. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the monitoring visit, two caregivers completed online course for CPR/First Aid.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the monitoring visit, there were four classrooms that had cleaning supplies and items listed as keep out of reach for children under the cabinet. The cabinet was not locked.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios
During the monitoring visit, the parent operational policy book did not have the promotion of play included in the handbook.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-29. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 7, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation has two directors, and neither has an up-to-date transportation training certificate.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Other
Four infants did not have up-to-date feeding plans signed by the parent. I reviewed plans for each child dated once in the months of April, May, and December.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The inclusion policy was not written in the operational policy book.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Supervision & ratios
Three out of ten children did not have an up-to-date health statement.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-09.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation has two directors, and neither has an up-to-date transportation training certificate.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Other
Four infants did not have up-to-date feeding plans signed by the parent. I reviewed plans for each child dated once in the months of April, May, and December.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The inclusion policy was not written in the operational policy book.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Supervision & ratios
Three out of ten children did not have an up-to-date health statement.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the required documentation from the manufacturer showing the impact rating for the material and installation and maintenance requirements.
HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-13. Correction verified 2023-06-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the required documentation from the manufacturer showing the impact rating for the material and installation and maintenance requirements.
HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-13. Correction verified 2023-06-26.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
An infant enrolled on 9/20/2021 did not have written feeding instructions on file.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-15. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Illness & medication
Several medication authorizations were not signed by parents. One authorization is current year and was missing parent signature.
HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-15. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Illness & medication
Several medicine logs were not fully documented by daycare staff.
HHSC 746.3805(c)(3) — Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-06.
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Safety & premises
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-15. Correction verified 2021-10-26.
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Safety & premises
The pea gravel loose surfacing was less than 1 inch in several high impact areas around the playground.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-19. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
The daycare did not have medical authorizations included in their bus binder
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-06.
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Illness & medication
8 child files were evaluated. Two children did not have shot records on file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-15. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Other
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Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
An infant enrolled on 9/20/2021 did not have written feeding instructions on file.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-15. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Illness & medication
Several medication authorizations were not signed by parents. One authorization is current year and was missing parent signature.
HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-15. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Illness & medication
Several medicine logs were not fully documented by daycare staff.
HHSC 746.3805(c)(3) — Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-06.
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Safety & premises
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-15. Correction verified 2021-10-26.
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Safety & premises
The pea gravel loose surfacing was less than 1 inch in several high impact areas around the playground.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-19. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
The daycare did not have medical authorizations included in their bus binder
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-06.
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Illness & medication
8 child files were evaluated. Two children did not have shot records on file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-15. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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