Zachs Discovery Academy
613 MEADOW PARK DR, White Settlement, TX 76108 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 65
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Richard Milan
- Phone
- (817) 246-2296
- Regulated since
- Jul 15, 2002
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 199173 · number 813658
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Illness & medication (1) |
| 2022 | 5 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The LLC is currently inactive.
HHSC 745.247 — Franchise Tax Delinquent
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
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Other Serious
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Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
At the time of inspection one child under the age of 12 was observed being transported in the front passenger seat of the vehicle.
HHSC 746.5607(d) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 16, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not report the number of employees who left the operation in 2025 by 1/15/2026
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-02-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At the time of inspection, 4 of 4 staff did not have required safety trainings 746.1309 (e) (1-6) for 2024/2025.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-25. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of inspection the operation did not have a current sanitation inspection (child care facility). The most recent inspection conducted by the health department was focused on the child care kitchen only.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-25. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Safety & premises
At the time of inspection the wood border around the play structure had separated at a corner exposing the pointed end of a screw.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-09. Correction verified 2025-04-09.
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Staff background & training
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May 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
At the time of inspection the school age playground had a wood border with protruding screws, the yard on the playground was observed to have weeds including possible poison hemlock.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-06-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
At the time of inspection several children did not have emergency medical information for transporting.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-27. Correction verified 2024-06-27.
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of inspection the operation did not have admission information available for 1 child enrolled.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-27. Correction verified 2024-06-27.
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Records & paperwork
At the time of inspection 3 staff did not have notarized affidavits available.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-05-27. Correction verified 2024-06-27.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 16, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Report not submitted as of 1/16/2023.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Records & paperwork
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Jun 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
At the time of inspection, one child requiring administered medication did not have parent authorization on file.
HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-23. Correction verified 2023-06-19.
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Illness & medication
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Aug 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
At the time of inspection it was observed that children were being served water by the caregiver squirting water into their mouths from one single sports bottle while on the playground. This was discussed with the caregiver who agreed to discontinue this method and to provide water in paper cups insteadd.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of inspection, the operation did not have a current gas leak test report available for review. According to staff, the center has not yet had a test conducted for this year.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-23. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
At the time of inspection the operation's transportation binder did not contain emergency medical authorization or parent contact information for each child transported.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-15. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Records & paperwork
At the time of inspection 3 of 6 children's records reviewed did not contain health care statements.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-23. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Jun 10, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
According to information reviewed in the investigation, the caregiver did not practice good judgement in the discipline of children by pouring cold water on them to manage behavior.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
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Other Serious
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Oct 12, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
CPR training for all operation staff was expired.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-21.
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Staff background & training
The operation driver did not have current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-13. Correction verified 2021-10-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not conducted any recent monthly grounds checks using a checklist.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-10-13.
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Staff background & training
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