Jarrell · Licensed center
Kids' Zone Downtown
A center in Jarrell, licensed for 136 children. Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Medium center. Medium means the middle half of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 62 to 153 children. Small is 12 to 61; large is 154 to 731.
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What the state has found
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From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.
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State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- June 15, 2026
- On file
- 8 visits since May 2022 — all of them cited findings · 3 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- High —
A two year old was able to get beads that are a choking hazard for toddlers. This has been corrected as the toddlers will no longer combine in any of the older childrens classrooms that have small objects such as beads.
· June 15, 2026
Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.
Jun 2026 Complaint 3 findings
Complaint · June 15, 2026
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers · High
A two year old was able to get beads that are a choking hazard for toddlers. This has been corrected as the toddlers will no longer combine in any of the older childrens classrooms that have small objects such as beads.
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt · Medium High
During an investigation it was found that a child had an accident during naptime and was in the soiled clothes until 5:30 when the child was picked up. The child was in the soiled clothes for around 3 hours. I spoke with the director about ensuring that children are going to the bathroom before naptime and checked after nap is over.
746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children · High
A child was able to find medication inside the operation and had the medication in their hand.
May 2026 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · May 11, 2026
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps · Medium High
Obsserved mutiple infants sitting in the table chairs without being strapped to the seat with the seat belts.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days · Medium
Observed 3 infants feeding instructions that were completed in February and March and had not been updated monthly. I spoke with the caregivers about updating the feeding instructions monthly.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
The operation was due for a sanitation inspection in 4/2026 and it had not been scheduled and was past due.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High
Observed a broken wagon outside where children were playing. The plastic had sharp edges that could hurt a child. This was corrected whent he toy was removed from the playground.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium
Observed 10 children records, three children needed updated immunization records. This was discussed with the director.
Feb 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 17, 2026
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for · High
During a walk through of the building, one classroom stated that they had 12 children but actually had 13 children. When licensing asked again how many children they had, they stated they had 12 children. Licening had the caregivers count the children again and then they realized that they had 13 children in care and one hadn't been signed in for the day.
Aug 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · August 12, 2025
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps · Medium High
Observed 8 infants sitting in the highchair table and were not strapped into the chair. This was corrected when the infants were removed from the seats.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age · High
Observed an infant sleeping in a crib on top of a boppy pillow. This was corrected when the boppy pillow was reemoved from the crib.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High
The operation had not completed a fire drill in July 2025. This was corrected when the fire drill was completed during inspection and the children and staff were able to exit in under 3 minutes.
Nov 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · November 22, 2024
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for · High
Observed one classroom that had two classrooms mixed together due to low numbers. The two caregivers did not know how many children they had in care. They stated that there was 17 children and one caregiver had 9 and the other had 8 children but there was only 16 children in care and each classroom had 8 children total.
Feb 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 12, 2024
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
The operation's current health inspection is out of date and was last completed January 2023.
Nov 2023 Complaint
Complaint · November 27, 2023
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 · High
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that children were sent to the bathroom without direct supervision.
Mar 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · March 10, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children · Medium High
Observed one infant room with 5 infants 4 to 8 months old with one caregiver. This was corrected when a caregiver came into the classroom. I observed a second classroom with 6 infants ages 12months to 16 months old with one caregiver. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High
A fire inspection has not been completed within the last year.
Mar 2023 Complaint
Complaint · March 9, 2023
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 · High
A caregiver placed an infant face down on a boppy pillow for tummy time and walked away from the infant. While the caregiver was away from the infant, the infant scooted down in the pillow and was unable to get out of the pillow themself.
Dec 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · December 8, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High
Observed multiple foam and plastic cups that were scattered over the large playground area. I spoke to the oepration about ensuring the playground is kept clean.
May 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 26, 2022
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age · Medium High
There was a 7 year old child in the same classroom as infants who are 13-17 months old. This was corrected when the 7 year old was taken out of the room.
Details
- Phone
- 5127464144
- Address
- 107 S 7th St
- License
- 1732678, active
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All checked July 2026.
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Details
- Phone, Address, License — childcare.hhs.texas.gov