Zebra Zone Child Care
12750 KIMBERLEY LN, Houston, TX 77024 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 150
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-05:45 PM
- Director / administrator
- Trinidad Rivera
- Phone
- (713) 251-5260
- Regulated since
- Dec 5, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 98077 · number 162989
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | Other (2) |
| 2023 | 8 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | Discipline & child guidance (3) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-01. Correction verified 2024-04-12.
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Other Serious
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Jan 31, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since 11/9/2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-14. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
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Other Serious
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Apr 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-10.
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Other
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Feb 8, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-31. Correction verified 2023-04-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain current certification in pediatric cpr and first aid trainig.
HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-13.
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Other
4 out of 6 infants did not have written feeding instructions available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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.
HHSC 746.3505(f) — Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-01.
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Other
A child was observed sitting in a chair and the safety straps were not secured. Note: The caregiver secured the straps during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-13.
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Other Serious
2 out of 10 children's files evaluated contained a blank special needs statement.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Four people present in the operation have no initial background check submitted.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-02. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
One employee does not have a current CPR and first aid training.
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 2022-02-03. Correction verified 2022-02-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 14, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained, a deficiency for inappropriate discipline will be cited.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-14. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 12, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained, a deficiency for inappropriate discipline will be cited.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-14. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 29, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information gathered, a caregiver has used inappropriate discipline including grabbing a child?s arm with force.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-30. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.