Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center

7425 LAWRENCE DR, Beaumont, TX 77708 · Jefferson County

40cited violations

8serious

26inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 43
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Rhonda Savoy
Phone: (409) 347-7391
Regulated since: May 21, 2014
HHSC IDs: Operation 1113947 · number 1517206
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Safety & premises 8
Staff background & training 14
Records & paperwork 8
Other 8

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	8	4	Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4)
2025	12	4	Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (6)
2024	2	0	Records & paperwork (2)
2023	2	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (2)
2022	10	0	Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (4)
2021	6	0	Staff background & training (2), Other (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The caregiver who was supervising the children during naptime did not have a background check on file.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-09-02.
- Other
  The sanitation inspection on file expired in February 2026.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-23. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
- Other Serious
  The director was not able to make the van alarm sound.
  
  HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-09-02.
- Records & paperwork
  One out of five employee files did not have the signed and notarized affidavit on file.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-09-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The caregiver who was supervising the children during naptime did not have a background check on file.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-09-02.
- Other
  The sanitation inspection on file expired in February 2026.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-23. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
- Other Serious
  The director was not able to make the van alarm sound.
  
  HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-09-02.
- Records & paperwork
  One out of five employee files did not have the signed and notarized affidavit on file.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-09-02.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Both caregivers present durng the inspection did not have current First Aid/ CPR.
  
  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 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
- Staff background & training
  Current transportation training was not available for the Director and caregiver who drives the operation's vehicle.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-10.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A rotating tricycle ride was observed to have several broken seats. The broken seats can be a pinching hazard. Children must not have access to this piece of equipment until this can be repaired. A picture was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-09. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
- Safety & premises
  Fire Drills have not been conducted for August and September.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
- Safety & premises Serious
  I observed several pieces of outdoor furniture in the hallway blocking the fire exit. A picture was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.5209(c) — No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-09. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
- Staff background & training
  One newly hired caregiver did not have a personnel file available for evaluation.
  
  HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Both caregivers present durng the inspection did not have current First Aid/ CPR.
  
  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 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
- Staff background & training
  Current transportation training was not available for the Director and caregiver who drives the operation's vehicle.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-10.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A rotating tricycle ride was observed to have several broken seats. The broken seats can be a pinching hazard. Children must not have access to this piece of equipment until this can be repaired. A picture was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-09. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
- Safety & premises
  Fire Drills have not been conducted for August and September.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
- Safety & premises Serious
  I observed several pieces of outdoor furniture in the hallway blocking the fire exit. A picture was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.5209(c) — No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-09. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
- Staff background & training
  One newly hired caregiver did not have a personnel file available for evaluation.
  
  HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  One child's record was lacking a preschool health statement.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  One child's record was lacking a preschool health statement.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-10.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The diaper changing mat in the infant room was torn, exposing the underlying foam.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-12. Correction verified 2023-10-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The diaper changing mat in the infant room was torn, exposing the underlying foam.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-12. Correction verified 2023-10-12.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver did not have training in first aid with rescue breathing and choking available.
  
  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 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver did not have training in CPR available.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
- Records & paperwork
  One of eight infants did not have a daily sheet available. This was corrected at inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-12.
- Safety & premises
  One nap mat was torn, exposing the underlying foam. This was corrected at inspection when the director disposed of the mat.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(11) — Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-12.
- Records & paperwork
  One of four children records evaluated did not have a health statement available.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver did not have training in first aid with rescue breathing and choking available.
  
  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 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver did not have training in CPR available.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
- Records & paperwork
  One of eight infants did not have a daily sheet available. This was corrected at inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-12.
- Safety & premises
  One nap mat was torn, exposing the underlying foam. This was corrected at inspection when the director disposed of the mat.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(11) — Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-12.
- Records & paperwork
  One of four children records evaluated did not have a health statement available.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 3, 2021 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  A current gas inspection has not been received. A deficiency will be re-cited.
  
  HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 3, 2021 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  A current gas inspection has not been received. A deficiency will be re-cited.
  
  HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 12, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver was lacking current First Aid/CPR training.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-10-13.
- Other
  Documentation for a current gas leak inspection was not available.
  
  HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-11-03.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 12, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver was lacking current First Aid/CPR training.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-10-13.
- Other
  Documentation for a current gas leak inspection was not available.
  
  HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-11-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center, 7425 LAWRENCE DR, Beaumont, TX 77708-2216 (operation ID 1113947, operation number 1517206), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

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