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Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center

7425 Lawrence Dr, Beaumont, TX 777082.9· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
43
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$135
year first permitted
2014

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About Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center

Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Beaumont, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 21, 2014, for up to 43 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
43 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity43 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jefferson County has a median price of $135 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.
Jefferson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$135
Home daycare$124

Toddler

Center$128
Home daycare$119

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$113

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 Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
43 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2014
License number
#1517206
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

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. Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 26, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “The director was not able to make the van alarm sound.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      “The caregiver who was supervising the children during naptime did not have a background check on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The sanitation inspection on file expired in February 2026.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “One out of five employee files did not have the signed and notarized affidavit on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026

  3. Aug 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 8, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “Both caregivers present durng the inspection did not have current First Aid/ CPR.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “Fire Drills have not been conducted for August and September.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “One newly hired caregiver did not have a personnel file available for evaluation.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits

      “I observed several pieces of outdoor furniture in the hallway blocking the fire exit. A picture was taken.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “Current transportation training was not available for the Director and caregiver who drives the operation's vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025

  6. Oct 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “One child's record was lacking a preschool health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024

  7. Oct 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “The diaper changing mat in the infant room was torn, exposing the underlying foam.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023

  8. Oct 12, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “One caregiver did not have training in CPR available.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “One of four children records evaluated did not have a health statement available.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

      “One of eight infants did not have a daily sheet available. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment

      “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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “One caregiver did not have training in first aid with rescue breathing and choking available.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022

  9. Mar 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Nov 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 3, 2021Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “A current gas inspection has not been received. A deficiency will be re-cited.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021

  3. Oct 12, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “Documentation for a current gas leak inspection was not available.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “One caregiver was lacking current First Aid/CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2021

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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Questions about Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center

Is Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 21, 2014.

When was Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center care for?

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

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

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

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

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 347-7391 to ask.

What is Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center's phone number?

(409) 347-7391.

Where is Zippity Zebras Licensed Child Care Center?

7425 Lawrence Dr, Beaumont, TX 77708. The nearest other daycare we list is Adventure Zone Kids, 0.9 miles away.

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