Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
28 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
November 24, 2025
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 3, 2026
- Provider
- Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center
- License number
- 1663724
- Location
- 1709 BRAZOS ST, Zapata, TX 78076
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 6.0/100
- Inspection record
- 28 inspections, last inspected November 24, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
84
Total Violations
Nov 24, 2025
Last Inspection
56
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (84)
Room observed out of ratio, there was a difference in 25 months surpassing the 18 months in difference rule.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-27
Room observed out of ratio, there was a difference in 25 months surpassing the 18 months in difference rule.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-27
Room observed out of ratio, there was a difference in 25 months surpassing the 18 months in difference rule.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-27
Room observed out of ratio, there was a difference in 25 months surpassing the 18 months in difference rule.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-27
Room observed out of ratio, there was a difference in 21 months surpassing the 18 months in difference rule. CORRECTED when 26 month old child was moved to the other classroom in ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-10
Room observed out of ratio, there was a difference in 21 months surpassing the 18 months in difference rule. CORRECTED when 26 month old child was moved to the other classroom in ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-10
Room observed out of ratio, there was a difference in 21 months surpassing the 18 months in difference rule. CORRECTED when 26 month old child was moved to the other classroom in ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-10
Room observed out of ratio, there was a difference in 21 months surpassing the 18 months in difference rule. CORRECTED when 26 month old child was moved to the other classroom in ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-10
Food observed stored in fridge was uncovered.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
At time of inspection there were no menus or updated menus posted in posting wall.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
At time of inspection there were no menus or updated menus posted in posting wall.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
At time of inspection there were no menus or updated menus posted in posting wall.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
Food observed stored in fridge was uncovered.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
At time of inspection there were no menus or updated menus posted in posting wall.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
Food observed stored in fridge was uncovered.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
Food observed stored in fridge was uncovered.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
There was a bucket of water in the hallway in front of a restroom which is accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-17
There was one caregiver caring for 6 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-17
There was one caregiver caring for 6 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-17
There was a bucket of water in the hallway in front of a restroom which is accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-17
There was a bucket of water in the hallway in front of a restroom which is accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-17
There was one caregiver caring for 6 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-17
There was a bucket of water in the hallway in front of a restroom which is accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-17
There was one caregiver caring for 6 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-17
Recite: There was one caregiver caring for 5 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-13
A 4-month-old infant was observed asleep on a bouncer. The infant was covered with a blanket. Note: The infant was moved into a crib.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-13
A 4-month-old infant was observed asleep on a bouncer. The infant was covered with a blanket. Note: The infant was moved into a crib.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-13
Recite: There was one caregiver caring for 5 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-13
A 4-month-old infant was observed asleep on a bouncer. The infant was covered with a blanket. Note: The infant was moved into a crib.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-13
A 4-month-old infant was observed asleep on a bouncer. The infant was covered with a blanket. Note: The infant was moved into a crib.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-13
Recite: There was one caregiver caring for 5 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-13
Recite: There was one caregiver caring for 5 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-13
There was one caregiver caring for 5 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26
A caregiver completed a Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice. A caregiver hired on 6/27/23 did not have a CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-30
A caregiver completed a Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice. A caregiver hired on 6/27/23 did not have a CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-30
A caregiver completed a Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice. A caregiver hired on 6/27/23 did not have a CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-30
There was one caregiver caring for 5 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26
A caregiver completed a Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice. A caregiver hired on 6/27/23 did not have a CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-30
There was one caregiver caring for 5 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26
There was one caregiver caring for 5 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26
Recite: There was climbing/bouncing play structure without surfacing material in the outdoor play area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-18
Recite: There was climbing/bouncing play structure without surfacing material in the outdoor play area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-18
Recite: There was climbing/bouncing play structure without surfacing material in the outdoor play area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-18
Recite: There was climbing/bouncing play structure without surfacing material in the outdoor play area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-18
There was climbing/bouncing play structure without surfacing material in the outdoor play area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-07
There was not enough space between the cots used by the children during naptime. The cots were placed next to each other.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01
The activity plan in the PreK classroom was not posted. There were no activity plans available for the month of October 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-02
The cots used by the children in the PreK classroom were not labeled with a number or name.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01
The cots used by the children in the PreK classroom were not labeled with a number or name.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01
There was not enough space between the cots used by the children during naptime. The cots were placed next to each other.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01
The activity plan in the PreK classroom was not posted. There were no activity plans available for the month of October 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-02
There was climbing/bouncing play structure without surfacing material in the outdoor play area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-07
There was climbing/bouncing play structure without surfacing material in the outdoor play area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-07
The cots used by the children in the PreK classroom were not labeled with a number or name.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01
The activity plan in the PreK classroom was not posted. There were no activity plans available for the month of October 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-02
The cots used by the children in the PreK classroom were not labeled with a number or name.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01
There was not enough space between the cots used by the children during naptime. The cots were placed next to each other.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01
There was not enough space between the cots used by the children during naptime. The cots were placed next to each other.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01
The activity plan in the PreK classroom was not posted. There were no activity plans available for the month of October 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-02
There was climbing/bouncing play structure without surfacing material in the outdoor play area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-07
A climbing play structure did not have loose fill surfacing material.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20
The Infant Daily Report was missing the following sections: Times Slept and Activities. Corrected at Inspection: The Infant Daily Report was updated during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The director did not have the required annual training topics: Shaken baby syndrome, SIDS, Early childhood brain Development, Emergency Preparedness, Administering Medication, and Food Allergy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
Two infants did not have a current Infant Feeding Instructions.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-19
The carbon monoxide at the operation was not working. Corrected at Inspection: The batteries for the carbon monoxide box were replaced. The
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced on July 2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-19
The director did not have the required annual training topics: Shaken baby syndrome, SIDS, Early childhood brain Development, Emergency Preparedness, Administering Medication, and Food Allergy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
The carbon monoxide at the operation was not working. Corrected at Inspection: The batteries for the carbon monoxide box were replaced. The
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced on July 2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-19
A climbing play structure did not have loose fill surfacing material.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20
A climbing play structure did not have loose fill surfacing material.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20
The Infant Daily Report was missing the following sections: Times Slept and Activities. Corrected at Inspection: The Infant Daily Report was updated during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced on July 2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-19
Two infants did not have a current Infant Feeding Instructions.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-19
The director did not have the required annual training topics: Shaken baby syndrome, SIDS, Early childhood brain Development, Emergency Preparedness, Administering Medication, and Food Allergy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
The carbon monoxide at the operation was not working. Corrected at Inspection: The batteries for the carbon monoxide box were replaced. The
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A climbing play structure did not have loose fill surfacing material.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-20
The Infant Daily Report was missing the following sections: Times Slept and Activities. Corrected at Inspection: The Infant Daily Report was updated during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced on July 2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-19
Two infants did not have a current Infant Feeding Instructions.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-19
The director did not have the required annual training topics: Shaken baby syndrome, SIDS, Early childhood brain Development, Emergency Preparedness, Administering Medication, and Food Allergy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
The carbon monoxide at the operation was not working. Corrected at Inspection: The batteries for the carbon monoxide box were replaced. The
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The Infant Daily Report was missing the following sections: Times Slept and Activities. Corrected at Inspection: The Infant Daily Report was updated during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two infants did not have a current Infant Feeding Instructions.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-19
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center's safety grade?
Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 6.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center have?
Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center has 84 total violations on record, including 60 critical, 24 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center last inspected?
Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center was last inspected on November 24, 2025.