Zebra Zone Child Care

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 5, 1986

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 12750 KIMBERLEY LN, HOUSTON, TX 77024 4031
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 5, 1986
Operation number: 162989
Licensed capacity: 150 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:45 AM-05:45 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	6
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	2,940
Citations recorded	15
Record covers	October 20, 2021 – April 30, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	6
Medium High	5
Medium	4

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionApril 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 27, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 455 standards cited at this visit

ReportApril 17, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 17, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJanuary 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 814 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 23, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 31, 20241 citation recorded1 of 456 standards cited at this visit

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on February 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 10, 20231 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

ReportFebruary 7, 20231 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 1, 20236 citations recorded6 of 781 standards cited at this visit

746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs StatementRisk level: Medium High

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

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

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2023.

746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathingRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2023.

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium

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

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2023.

InspectionMay 26, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 17, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 2, 20222 citations recorded2 of 409 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on February 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on February 3, 2022.

InspectionDecember 14, 20211 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 12, 2021No citation recorded at this visit

ReportNovember 9, 20211 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 20, 2021Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2021.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.