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Fort Worth Zoo Education Center

1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 761104.6· 15,535 reviews
licensed capacity
180
open each week
4 days
a week, county median
$180
year first permitted
2015
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About Fort Worth Zoo Education Center

Fort Worth Zoo Education Center is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 1, 2015, for up to 180 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Thursday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes its programs: summer camp.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageSummer camp

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
180 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
WednesdayNot listed
Thursday9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsSummer camp
StaffTexas-certified teachers
MoreFounded 1970 (first formal education program)
Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Fort Worth Zoo Education Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $180 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Tarrant County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$168

Preschool

Center$180
Home daycare$166

School age

Center$169
Home daycare$157

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Fort Worth Zoo Education Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
180 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1573197
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

      “The reviewed files did not have the required detailed special care needs statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      “The parent handbook does not include the section for support of inclusive services.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights

      “The reviewed files did not have the parents rights form completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024

  4. Apr 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Fort Worth Zoo Education Center

Is Fort Worth Zoo Education Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 1, 2015.

When was Fort Worth Zoo Education Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Fort Worth Zoo Education Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Fort Worth Zoo Education Center care for?

180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Fort Worth Zoo Education Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Fort Worth Zoo Education Center's hours?

Monday to Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Thursday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Fort Worth Zoo Education Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 759-7200 to ask.

What is Fort Worth Zoo Education Center's phone number?

(817) 759-7200.

Where is Fort Worth Zoo Education Center?

1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76110. The nearest other daycare we list is The PlaySpace, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).