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Kids' Zone Downtown

107 S 7th St, Jarrell, TX 76537 · Williamson County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Kids' Zone Downtown is a licensed child care center in Jarrell, TX, licensed for up to 136 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 22 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 20). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 25% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #5 of 8 centers in Jarrell and better than 30% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 30%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #5 of 8 centers in Jarrell
8High risk
10Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
20 citations from 22 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 27, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 9, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 5, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 31, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 30, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety8
Supervision4
Health & medication3
Staff ratios2
Other standards1
Food & feeding1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 15, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt §746.3501(1)
During an investigation it was found that a child had an accident during naptime and was in the soiled clothes until 5:30 when the child was picked up. The child was in the soiled clothes for around 3 hours. I spoke with the director about ensuring that children are going to the bathroom before naptime and checked after nap is over.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 15, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
A two year old was able to get beads that are a choking hazard for toddlers. This has been corrected as the toddlers will no longer combine in any of the older childrens classrooms that have small objects such as beads.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2026
HighJun 15, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children §746.3807(1)
A child was able to find medication inside the operation and had the medication in their hand.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2026
MediumMay 11, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Observed 10 children records, three children needed updated immunization records. This was discussed with the director.
Correction verified May 13, 2026
Medium HighMay 11, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Obsserved mutiple infants sitting in the table chairs without being strapped to the seat with the seat belts.
Correction verified May 18, 2026
MediumMay 11, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Observed 3 infants feeding instructions that were completed in February and March and had not been updated monthly. I spoke with the caregivers about updating the feeding instructions monthly.
Correction verified May 13, 2026
Medium HighMay 11, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation was due for a sanitation inspection in 4/2026 and it had not been scheduled and was past due.
Correction verified May 20, 2026
Medium HighMay 11, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Observed a broken wagon outside where children were playing. The plastic had sharp edges that could hurt a child. This was corrected whent he toy was removed from the playground.
Correction verified May 18, 2026
HighFeb 17, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
During a walk through of the building, one classroom stated that they had 12 children but actually had 13 children. When licensing asked again how many children they had, they stated they had 12 children. Licening had the caregivers count the children again and then they realized that they had 13 children in care and one hadn't been signed in for the day.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026
HighAug 12, 2025InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
Observed an infant sleeping in a crib on top of a boppy pillow. This was corrected when the boppy pillow was reemoved from the crib.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2025
Medium HighAug 12, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Observed 8 infants sitting in the highchair table and were not strapped into the chair. This was corrected when the infants were removed from the seats.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2025
Medium HighAug 12, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation had not completed a fire drill in July 2025. This was corrected when the fire drill was completed during inspection and the children and staff were able to exit in under 3 minutes.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 22, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Observed one classroom that had two classrooms mixed together due to low numbers. The two caregivers did not know how many children they had in care. They stated that there was 17 children and one caregiver had 9 and the other had 8 children but there was only 16 children in care and each classroom had 8 children total.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2024
Medium HighFeb 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation's current health inspection is out of date and was last completed January 2023.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2024
HighNov 27, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that children were sent to the bathroom without direct supervision.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2023
Medium HighMar 10, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Observed one infant room with 5 infants 4 to 8 months old with one caregiver. This was corrected when a caregiver came into the classroom. I observed a second classroom with 6 infants ages 12months to 16 months old with one caregiver. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 10, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
A fire inspection has not been completed within the last year.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2023
HighMar 9, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A caregiver placed an infant face down on a boppy pillow for tummy time and walked away from the infant. While the caregiver was away from the infant, the infant scooted down in the pillow and was unable to get out of the pillow themself.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2023
Medium HighDec 8, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Observed multiple foam and plastic cups that were scattered over the large playground area. I spoke to the oepration about ensuring the playground is kept clean.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 26, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605
There was a 7 year old child in the same classroom as infants who are 13-17 months old. This was corrected when the 7 year old was taken out of the room.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity136 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 1, 2022
DirectorRachel Foster
Phone5127464144
State operation #1732678

Common questions

Does Kids' Zone Downtown take infants?

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

What are Kids' Zone Downtown’s hours?

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

Does Kids' Zone Downtown accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Kids' Zone Downtown had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 15, 2026: “Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kids' Zone Downtown compare with other daycares in Jarrell?

It is tied for #5 of 8 centers in Jarrell by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 30% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kids' Zone Downtown last inspected?

Sep 25, 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 1732678 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.