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Zachs Discovery Academy

613 Meadow Park Dr, White Settlement, TX 76108 · Tarrant County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Zachs Discovery Academy is a licensed child care center in White Settlement, TX, licensed for up to 65 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2002. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (4 of 20). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 5 centers in White Settlement and better than 8% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 8%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#5 of 5 centers in White Settlement
5High risk
8Medium High risk
4Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
0Low risk
20 citations from 10 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundMar 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 16, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundJul 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 16, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundJun 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 12, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork4
Building & playground safety4
Health & medication4
Training & qualifications3
Other standards2
Caregiver conduct2
Transportation1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 25, 2026InspectionOther standards
Franchise Tax Delinquent §745.247
The LLC is currently inactive.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2026
Medium HighFeb 26, 2026InspectionTransportation
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat §746.5607(d)
At the time of inspection one child under the age of 12 was observed being transported in the front passenger seat of the vehicle.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2026
Medium LowJan 16, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not report the number of employees who left the operation in 2025 by 1/15/2026
Correction verified Feb 2, 2026
MediumApr 8, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
At the time of inspection, 4 of 4 staff did not have required safety trainings 746.1309 (e) (1-6) for 2024/2025.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2025
Medium HighApr 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
At the time of inspection the operation did not have a current sanitation inspection (child care facility). The most recent inspection conducted by the health department was focused on the child care kitchen only.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2025
Medium HighApr 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
At the time of inspection the wood border around the play structure had separated at a corner exposing the pointed end of a screw.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2025
Medium HighMay 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
At the time of inspection the school age playground had a wood border with protruding screws, the yard on the playground was observed to have weeds including possible poison hemlock.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2024
Medium LowMay 22, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
At the time of inspection 3 staff did not have notarized affidavits available.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2024
MediumMay 22, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
At the time of inspection the operation did not have admission information available for 1 child enrolled.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2024
HighMay 22, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
At the time of inspection several children did not have emergency medical information for transporting.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2024
Medium LowJan 16, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
Report not submitted as of 1/16/2023.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
Medium HighJun 16, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated §746.3803(a)(1)
At the time of inspection, one child requiring administered medication did not have parent authorization on file.
Correction verified Jun 19, 2023
Medium HighAug 15, 2022InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
At the time of inspection, the operation did not have a current gas leak test report available for review. According to staff, the center has not yet had a test conducted for this year.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2022
MediumAug 15, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
At the time of inspection 3 of 6 children's records reviewed did not contain health care statements.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2022
HighAug 15, 2022InspectionCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
At the time of inspection it was observed that children were being served water by the caregiver squirting water into their mouths from one single sports bottle while on the playground. This was discussed with the caregiver who agreed to discontinue this method and to provide water in paper cups insteadd.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 15, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
At the time of inspection the operation's transportation binder did not contain emergency medical authorization or parent contact information for each child transported.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2022
HighJun 10, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
According to information reviewed in the investigation, the caregiver did not practice good judgement in the discipline of children by pouring cold water on them to manage behavior.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2022
Medium HighOct 12, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
CPR training for all operation staff was expired.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2021
Medium HighOct 12, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The operation driver did not have current transportation training.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2021
MediumOct 12, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
The operation has not conducted any recent monthly grounds checks using a checklist.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity65 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 15, 2002
DirectorRichard Milan
Phone8172462296
State operation #813658

Common questions

Does Zachs Discovery Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Zachs Discovery Academy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Zachs Discovery Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Zachs Discovery Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Zachs Discovery Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes White Settlement, is $45.60 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Zachs Discovery Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 25, 2026: “Franchise Tax Delinquent.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Zachs Discovery Academy compare with other daycares in White Settlement?

It is #5 of 5 centers in White Settlement by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 8% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Zachs Discovery Academy last inspected?

Sep 8, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 813658 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.