Zebra Zone Child Care

12750 KIMBERLEY LN, Houston, TX 77024Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

38 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

January 8, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
Zebra Zone Child Care
License number
162989
Location
12750 KIMBERLEY LN, Houston, TX 77024
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 30.6/100
Inspection record
38 inspections, last inspected January 8, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor30.6 / 100
Health40/100
Safety48/100
Staffing18/100
Compliance0/100

45

Total Violations

Jan 8, 2026

Last Inspection

150

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (45)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Feb 23, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Feb 23, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Feb 23, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-01

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jan 31, 2024

The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since 11/9/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jan 31, 2024

The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since 11/9/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jan 31, 2024

The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since 11/9/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-14

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Apr 10, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Apr 10, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Apr 10, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 7, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 7, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 7, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-31

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Feb 1, 2023

A child was observed sitting in a chair and the safety straps were not secured. Note: The caregiver secured the straps during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Feb 1, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(f)Feb 1, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Feb 1, 2023

4 out of 6 infants did not have written feeding instructions available for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(13)Feb 1, 2023

2 out of 10 children's files evaluated contained a blank special needs statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(3)(A)Feb 1, 2023

1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain current certification in pediatric cpr and first aid trainig.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-14

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Feb 1, 2023

A child was observed sitting in a chair and the safety straps were not secured. Note: The caregiver secured the straps during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(3)(A)Feb 1, 2023

1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain current certification in pediatric cpr and first aid trainig.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-14

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Feb 1, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(f)Feb 1, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(13)Feb 1, 2023

2 out of 10 children's files evaluated contained a blank special needs statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-14

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Feb 1, 2023

4 out of 6 infants did not have written feeding instructions available for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-14

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Feb 1, 2023

A child was observed sitting in a chair and the safety straps were not secured. Note: The caregiver secured the straps during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(3)(A)Feb 1, 2023

1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain current certification in pediatric cpr and first aid trainig.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-14

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Feb 1, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(f)Feb 1, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(13)Feb 1, 2023

2 out of 10 children's files evaluated contained a blank special needs statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-14

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Feb 1, 2023

4 out of 6 infants did not have written feeding instructions available for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-14

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Feb 2, 2022

Four people present in the operation have no initial background check submitted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-02

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Feb 2, 2022

One employee does not have a current CPR and first aid training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-03

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Feb 2, 2022

Four people present in the operation have no initial background check submitted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-02

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Feb 2, 2022

Four people present in the operation have no initial background check submitted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-02

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Feb 2, 2022

One employee does not have a current CPR and first aid training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Feb 2, 2022

One employee does not have a current CPR and first aid training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Dec 14, 2021

Based on the information obtained, a deficiency for inappropriate discipline will be cited.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Dec 14, 2021

Based on the information obtained, a deficiency for inappropriate discipline will be cited.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Dec 14, 2021

Based on the information obtained, a deficiency for inappropriate discipline will be cited.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Nov 9, 2021

Based on the information obtained, a deficiency for inappropriate discipline will be cited.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Nov 9, 2021

Based on the information obtained, a deficiency for inappropriate discipline will be cited.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Nov 9, 2021

Based on the information obtained, a deficiency for inappropriate discipline will be cited.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Oct 20, 2021

Based on the information gathered, a caregiver has used inappropriate discipline including grabbing a child?s arm with force.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Oct 20, 2021

Based on the information gathered, a caregiver has used inappropriate discipline including grabbing a child?s arm with force.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Oct 20, 2021

Based on the information gathered, a caregiver has used inappropriate discipline including grabbing a child?s arm with force.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-30

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zebra Zone Child Care's safety grade?

Zebra Zone Child Care has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 30.6 out of 100.

How many violations does Zebra Zone Child Care have?

Zebra Zone Child Care has 45 total violations on record, including 33 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Zebra Zone Child Care last inspected?

Zebra Zone Child Care was last inspected on January 8, 2026.

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