17 were rated high or medium-high risk. All were marked corrected. Texas HHSC inspections since 2021.
Inflatables - Open Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions: During an investigation, it was found that two different water slides that were found during the investigation to be used at the operation were not meant for use by 2-3 year-old children. One water slide stated that minimum height is 42 inches, and average children do not reach 42 inches until 4-5 years old. The other water slide stated that it was recommended for use for 5-12 year olds.
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training: During a DFPS investigation, it was found that multiple employees were not trained before being placed in a classroom with children. It was also found that a caregiver who had not worked in childcare for about 8 years did not receive training prior to being placed in the classroom.
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| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver used bad judgement when the caregiver tossed a child into the air resulting in the child falling to the ground.
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Unlock in the report| Jul 10, 2026 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| May 12, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 6 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 4 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| May 15, 2024 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 6, 2024 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 10, 2024 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 3 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 26, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 30, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 26, 2023 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 24, 2022 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
Each finding links to its normalized violation type (all facilities with the same finding) and to the exact inspection.
| Date | Code | Severity | Status | Finding (source text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | §746.4971(2) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Inflatables - Open Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions: During an investigation, it was found that two different water slides that were found during the investigation to be used at the operation were not meant for use by 2-3 year-old children. One water slide stated that minimum height is 42 inches, and average children do not reach 42 inches until 4-5 years old. The other water slide stated that it was recommended for use for 5-12 year olds. |
| Jul 10, 2026 | §746.1301(a)(2)(A) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training: During a DFPS investigation, it was found that multiple employees were not trained before being placed in a classroom with children. It was also found that a caregiver who had not worked in childcare for about 8 years did not receive training prior to being placed in the classroom. |
| Jul 10, 2026 | §746.1201(1) Staff qualifications & clearances | High risk | Corrected | Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver used bad judgement when the caregiver tossed a child into the air resulting in the child falling to the ground. |
| May 12, 2026 | §746.603(a)(3) Safety hazards | Medium risk | Corrected | Children's Records - Health Statement: Observed 10 children records out of 174 records. There were 4 children missing health statements. |
| Nov 18, 2025 | §746.4135(b) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Children's Products- Annual Certification: The last children product report was completed 10/18/2024. Another product report was completed during inspection. |
| Nov 18, 2025 | §746.3407 Safety hazards | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: Observed a toilet in one room that was unable to be flushed which caused the bathroom to have a strong smell of urine. Observed the bus with trash all over the floor and seats. Observed multiple toys on the small playground that was broken, and had sharp pieces that could pinch children or cut them. Obsesrved the GaGa pit that had a metal guide post that was sticking out and can cause a child to fall and get injured on the guide post. There was a sheet on one of the cribs that had a rip in the sheet. |
| Nov 18, 2025 | §746.4409 Fire safety & emergency drills | Medium risk | Corrected | Location of Toilets: Observed a bathroom that had mats, toys and other equipment that stacked half way up the wall and on top of the sink and toilet and could not safely be used by any children. This bathroom is also a emergency evacuation room. |
| Nov 18, 2025 | §746.2419(6) Food & nutrition | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups: Observed 3 bottles in two different infant rooms that did not have the infants name on the bottle. There was also at least one water cup that also needed to be labled in the other infant room. |
| Nov 18, 2025 | §746.3503(a) Sanitation & hygiene | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface: One classroom had a a ripped changing mat, this was corrected when it was replaced with a new changing mat. |
| Nov 18, 2025 | §746.3407(12) Safety hazards | High risk | Corrected | Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children: Observed one classroom have a shoe organizer attached to the back of a water heater room that did not have the ability to be locked and the chemicals were in the reach of the children. The door was not latching when shut and was able to be pulled open without twisting of the door handle. In the school age area, there were sunblock in a closet that did not have a lock on it and the sun block was in the reach of the children. |
| Jun 16, 2025 | §746.301(2) Supervision & ratios | Medium risk | Corrected | Notification of Change in Space: The operation is no longer using 1 classroom and one bathroom that has 2 toilets and one sink. I explained to the operation that this would change their capacity. |
| Jun 16, 2025 | §746.5101(a) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: The operation did not have proof of a current fire inspection |
| Jun 16, 2025 | §746.3401(a) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Annual Sanitation Inspection: The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection. |
| Jun 16, 2025 | §746.3407(12) Safety hazards | High risk | Corrected | Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children: Observed one classroom have lysol and other cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet. Observed a second classroom with Rubbing alcohol and peroxide in an unlocked cabinet. Both were removed from the unlocked cabinets and put out of the reach of the children in care. |
| Oct 18, 2024 | §746.2407 Facilities & equipment | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps: Observed 7 infants sitting in the table highchairs and no straps were being used on any of the children. This was corrected when the children were strapped in to the seats. |
| Oct 18, 2024 | §746.2419(8) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink: Observed a caregiver cooling off a warm bottle in the handwashing sink. I spoke with the caregiver and director regarding cross contamination. |
| May 15, 2024 | §746.603(a)(4) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Children's Records - Immunizations: During the monitoring inspection it was found that at least 10 of children's files did not have an updated immunization record on file. |
| Mar 10, 2024 | §746.1201(4) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited: During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left unsupervised and able to walk home alone. |
| Mar 10, 2024 | §746.303(a)(4) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Report Change in Director: During a DFPS investigation, it was found the director is no longer working at the operation and Child Care Regulation was not notified of this change within the required timeframe. |
| Mar 10, 2024 | §746.1205(a)(4) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was left unsupervised and was able to leave the operation and walk home without anyone knowing. |
| Jan 4, 2024 | §746.1201(1) Staff qualifications & clearances | High risk | Corrected | Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver did not use good judgment when telling a child to hit another child back. |
| May 26, 2023 | §746.2805(3) Other | High risk | Corrected | Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used prohibited punishment when they grabbed a child by the arm. |
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imagination Play Space Jarrell, 76537 | Child care center | — | 30 | No records | — | 0.9 km |
| Trinidad Lael Bilingual Center Jarrell, 76537 | Child care center | — | 40 | No records | — | 1.0 km |
| Gtx Family Martial Arts Jarrell, 76537 | Child care center | — | 64 | No records | — | 1.7 km |
| Kids Zone West Jarrell, 76537 | Child care center | — | 134 | No records | — | 2.3 km |
| Imagination Play Space 2 Jarrell, 76537 | Child care center | — | 51 | No records | — | 2.3 km |
| Kids' Zone Downtown Jarrell, 76537 | Child care center | — | 136 | No records | — | 2.5 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas HHSC Operations TX | 1354579 | name, type, status, capacity, ages, hours, address, phone, subsidies | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| us_census_geocoder US | 104 COPPER LN|JARRELL|TX|765… | location Census Geocoder Non_Exact match: 104 COPPER CT, JARRELL, TX, 76537 | Corroborated | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| tx_twc_subsidy_providers TX | 1707238 | tx_rising_star_rating, accepts_cc_subsidy | Verified | Nov 5, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| tx_twc_ccs_facilities TX | row-tb2n.p4ry_y74m | monthlyamtpaid, accrdstatus, prekstandard, headstart | Historical | Jun 1, 2024 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905841010 | Verified | Sep 25, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905938865 | Verified | Sep 23, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905841009 | Verified | Aug 11, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905841008 | Verified | Jul 10, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905938864 | Verified | Jul 10, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 |
Sources: Texas HHSC Operations, us_census_geocoder, tx_twc_subsidy_providers, tx_twc_ccs_facilities. Missing data never means no issue exists. Report a correction.