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Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center

7425 Lawrence Dr, Beaumont, TX 77708 · Jefferson County
4 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Beaumont, TX, licensed for up to 43 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2014. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (6 of 20). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #31 of 38 centers in Beaumont and better than 6% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 6%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #31 of 38 centers in Beaumont
4High risk
12Medium High risk
3Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
20 citations from 10 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 8, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 3, 2021 · Assessment · citation foundOct 12, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications6
Building & playground safety5
Health & medication3
Records & paperwork2
Other standards2
Supervision1
Background checks1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 26, 2026InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
The director was not able to make the van alarm sound.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2026
HighAug 26, 2026InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
The caregiver who was supervising the children during naptime did not have a background check on file.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2026
Medium HighAug 26, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The sanitation inspection on file expired in February 2026.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2026
Medium LowAug 26, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
One out of five employee files did not have the signed and notarized affidavit on file.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2026
Medium HighOct 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Fire Drills have not been conducted for August and September.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2025
MediumOct 8, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
One newly hired caregiver did not have a personnel file available for evaluation.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2025
Medium HighOct 8, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Current transportation training was not available for the Director and caregiver who drives the operation's vehicle.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2025
Medium HighOct 8, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Both caregivers present durng the inspection did not have current First Aid/ CPR.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2025
HighOct 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits §746.5209(c)
I observed several pieces of outdoor furniture in the hallway blocking the fire exit. A picture was taken.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2025
HighOct 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points §746.4601(7)
A rotating tricycle ride was observed to have several broken seats. The broken seats can be a pinching hazard. Children must not have access to this piece of equipment until this can be repaired. A picture was taken.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2025
MediumOct 9, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One child's record was lacking a preschool health statement.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2024
Medium HighOct 12, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was torn, exposing the underlying foam.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2023
Medium HighOct 12, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One caregiver did not have training in first aid with rescue breathing and choking available.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2022
Medium HighOct 12, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent §746.2431
One of eight infants did not have a daily sheet available. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One of four children records evaluated did not have a health statement available.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2022
Medium HighOct 12, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One caregiver did not have training in CPR available.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2022
Medium HighOct 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment §746.3407(11)
One nap mat was torn, exposing the underlying foam. This was corrected at inspection when the director disposed of the mat.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 3, 2021InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
A current gas inspection has not been received. A deficiency will be re-cited.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2021
Medium HighOct 12, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One caregiver was lacking current First Aid/CPR training.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2021
Medium HighOct 12, 2021InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
Documentation for a current gas leak inspection was not available.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity43 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 21, 2014
DirectorRhonda Savoy
Phone4093477391
State operation #1517206

Common questions

Does Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center take infants?

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

What are Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center’s hours?

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

Does Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Southeast Texas area, which includes Beaumont, is $28.60 a day for infants, $27.80 a day for toddlers and $27.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 26, 2026: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Beaumont?

It is tied for #31 of 38 centers in Beaumont by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 6% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center last inspected?

Sep 23, 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 1517206 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.