Kids Zone INC
104 COPPER LN, Jarrell, TX 76537 · Williamson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 271
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Phone
- (512) 746-2333
- Regulated since
- Jul 13, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1354579 · number 1707238
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 10 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 25, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver used bad judgement when the caregiver tossed a child into the air resulting in the child falling to the ground.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-06. Correction verified 2026-08-11.
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Staff background & training
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that multiple employees were not trained before being placed in a classroom with children. It was also found that a caregiver who had not worked in childcare for about 8 years did not receive training prior to being placed in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Other Serious
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May 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Observed 10 children records out of 174 records. There were 4 children missing health statements.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-12. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Observed 3 bottles in two different infant rooms that did not have the infants name on the bottle. There was also at least one water cup that also needed to be labled in the other infant room.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed a toilet in one room that was unable to be flushed which caused the bathroom to have a strong smell of urine. Observed the bus with trash all over the floor and seats. Observed multiple toys on the small playground that was broken, and had sharp pieces that could pinch children or cut them. Obsesrved the GaGa pit that had a metal guide post that was sticking out and can cause a child to fall and get injured on the guide post. There was a sheet on one of the cribs that had a rip in the sheet.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Observed one classroom have a shoe organizer attached to the back of a water heater room that did not have the ability to be locked and the chemicals were in the reach of the children. The door was not latching when shut and was able to be pulled open without twisting of the door handle. In the school age area, there were sunblock in a closet that did not have a lock on it and the sun block was in the reach of the children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One classroom had a a ripped changing mat, this was corrected when it was replaced with a new changing mat.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Records & paperwork
The last children product report was completed 10/18/2024. Another product report was completed during inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed a bathroom that had mats, toys and other equipment that stacked half way up the wall and on top of the sink and toilet and could not safely be used by any children. This bathroom is also a emergency evacuation room.
HHSC 746.4409 — Location of Toilets
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Food & allergies
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Sep 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation is no longer using 1 classroom and one bathroom that has 2 toilets and one sink. I explained to the operation that this would change their capacity.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-06-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Observed one classroom have lysol and other cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet. Observed a second classroom with Rubbing alcohol and peroxide in an unlocked cabinet. Both were removed from the unlocked cabinets and put out of the reach of the children in care.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-06-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have proof of a current fire inspection
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-21. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Observed 7 infants sitting in the table highchairs and no straps were being used on any of the children. This was corrected when the children were strapped in to the seats.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed a caregiver cooling off a warm bottle in the handwashing sink. I spoke with the caregiver and director regarding cross contamination.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-28.
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Safety & premises
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May 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
During the monitoring inspection it was found that at least 10 of children's files did not have an updated immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-29. Correction verified 2024-06-10.
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Illness & medication
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Apr 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left unsupervised and able to walk home alone.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was left unsupervised and was able to leave the operation and walk home without anyone knowing.
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 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-10.
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Supervision & ratios
During a DFPS investigation, it was found the director is no longer working at the operation and Child Care Regulation was not notified of this change within the required timeframe.
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Feb 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver did not use good judgment when telling a child to hit another child back.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-09. Correction verified 2024-02-12.
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Other Serious
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Oct 25, 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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May 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 26, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used prohibited punishment when they grabbed a child by the arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-19. Correction verified 2023-06-26.
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Other Serious
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Nov 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, 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.