Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center

Licensed Center in ZAPATA, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 26, 2018

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1709 BRAZOS ST, ZAPATA, TX 78076 3238
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: June 26, 2018
Operation number: 1663724
Licensed capacity: 56 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:15 AM-05:15 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	1
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,829
Citations recorded	21
Record covers	November 17, 2021 – October 8, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	3
Medium High	12
Medium	6

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 659 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 27, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High

Room observed out of ratio, there was a difference in 25 months surpassing the 18 months in difference rule.

Correction verified by the state on November 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 10, 20251 citation recorded1 of 606 standards cited at this visit

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 23, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionApril 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 23, 20252 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care centerRisk level: Medium

At time of inspection there were no menus or updated menus posted in posting wall.

Correction verified by the state on June 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and SanitaryRisk level: Medium High

Food observed stored in fridge was uncovered.

Correction verified by the state on June 23, 2025.

InspectionOctober 25, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 17, 20242 citations recorded2 of 671 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High

There was a bucket of water in the hallway in front of a restroom which is accessible to the children.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 13, 20232 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possibleRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on November 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on November 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 26, 20232 citations recorded2 of 600 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on November 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on November 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 14, 20221 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High

Recite: There was climbing/bouncing play structure without surfacing material in the outdoor play area.

Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 31, 20224 citations recorded4 of 617 standards cited at this visit

746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care centerRisk level: Medium

The activity plan in the PreK classroom was not posted. There were no activity plans available for the month of October 2022.

Correction verified by the state on November 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to WalkwayRisk level: Medium High

There was not enough space between the cots used by the children during naptime. The cots were placed next to each other.

Correction verified by the state on November 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium

The cots used by the children in the PreK classroom were not labeled with a number or name.

Correction verified by the state on November 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High

There was climbing/bouncing play structure without surfacing material in the outdoor play area.

Correction verified by the state on November 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 17, 20216 citations recorded6 of 657 standards cited at this visit

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers ServicedRisk level: Medium High

The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced on July 2020.

Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

Two infants did not have a current Infant Feeding Instructions.

Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High

A climbing play structure did not have loose fill surfacing material.

Correction verified by the state on December 20, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2431(1) - Infant Daily Report - Times SleptRisk level: Medium

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection SystemRisk level: High

The carbon monoxide at the operation was not working. Corrected at Inspection: The batteries for the carbon monoxide box were replaced. The

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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