Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center
ZAPATA, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address1709 BRAZOS ST ZAPATA TX- 78076 3238
CityZAPATA, TX
CountyZAPATA
Phone9567655833
Operating details
Hours07:15 AM-05:15 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity56
SubsidiesY
License dateJune 26, 2018
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/27/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High14
- Medium7
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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1709 BRAZOS ST ZAPATA TX- 78076 3238, ZAPATA, TX
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/27/2025
- High1
- Medium-High4
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.160510/27/2025
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Room observed out of ratio, there was a difference in 25 months surpassing the 18 months in difference rule.
Corrected 10/27/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.160510/10/2025
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Room observed out of ratio, there was a difference in 21 months surpassing the 18 months in difference rule. CORRECTED when 26 month old child was moved to the other classroom in ratio.
Corrected 10/10/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.33174/23/2025
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Food observed stored in fridge was uncovered.
Corrected 5/22/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.4014/23/2025
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
At time of inspection there were no menus or updated menus posted in posting wall.
Corrected 5/22/2025
2024
- High riskStandard 746.370110/17/2024
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There was a bucket of water in the hallway in front of a restroom which is accessible to the children.
Corrected 10/17/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.160110/17/2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver caring for 6 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Corrected 10/17/2024
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,572/month
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Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: ZAPATA, ZAPATA County
- Capacity: 56
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 8
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