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Zone 4 Kids Child Care & Learning Center

1801 E Park Row Dr, Arlington, TX 76010 · Tarrant County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Zone 4 Kids Child Care & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Arlington, TX, licensed for up to 135 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2001. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 18 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (4 of 18). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 17% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #63 of 108 centers in Arlington and better than 34% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 34%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #63 of 108 centers in Arlington
3High risk
7Medium High risk
7Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
18 citations from 17 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 16, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 1, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 6, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios4
Food & feeding4
Health & medication4
Training & qualifications2
Building & playground safety2
Supervision1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

HighFeb 12, 2026InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
At the time of inspection , the child safety alarm was not working on the operations van.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2026
MediumFeb 12, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
At the time of inspection, the operational policies lacked Parents Right's policy. This was corrected at inspection, by adding the policy to the operational policy and posting it on the parent board.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 4, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation it was found that the operation is non-compliant with this standard as children under 2 years old have been having screentime.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2026
HighApr 15, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
During the monitoring visit, there were four classrooms that had cleaning supplies and items listed as keep out of reach for children under the cabinet. The cabinet was not locked.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2025
Medium HighApr 15, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
During the monitoring visit, two caregivers completed online course for CPR/First Aid.
Correction verified May 7, 2025
MediumApr 15, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
During the monitoring visit, the parent operational policy book did not have the promotion of play included in the handbook.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2025
Medium HighJun 17, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The operation has two directors, and neither has an up-to-date transportation training certificate.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2024
LowJun 17, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
Three out of ten children did not have an up-to-date health statement.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2024
MediumJun 17, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
The inclusion policy was not written in the operational policy book.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2024
MediumJun 17, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Four infants did not have up-to-date feeding plans signed by the parent. I reviewed plans for each child dated once in the months of April, May, and December.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2024
MediumMay 30, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials §746.4913
The operation did not have the required documentation from the manufacturer showing the impact rating for the material and installation and maintenance requirements.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2023
Medium HighOct 6, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The pea gravel loose surfacing was less than 1 inch in several high impact areas around the playground.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2021
Medium HighOct 6, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
8 child files were evaluated. Two children did not have shot records on file.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2021
MediumOct 6, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
An infant enrolled on 9/20/2021 did not have written feeding instructions on file.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2021
Medium HighOct 6, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan on file.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2021
HighOct 6, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
The daycare did not have medical authorizations included in their bus binder
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 6, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given §746.3805(c)(3)
Several medicine logs were not fully documented by daycare staff.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 6, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated §746.3803(a)(1)
Several medication authorizations were not signed by parents. One authorization is current year and was missing parent signature.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity135 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 11, 2001
DirectorIrma Contreras
Phone8178607477
State operation #554335

Common questions

Does Zone 4 Kids Child Care & Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Zone 4 Kids Child Care & Learning Center’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 Zone 4 Kids Child Care & Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

Has Zone 4 Kids Child Care & Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 12, 2026: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Zone 4 Kids Child Care & Learning Center compare with other daycares in Arlington?

It is tied for #63 of 108 centers in Arlington by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 34% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Zone 4 Kids Child Care & Learning Center last inspected?

Jun 16, 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 554335 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.