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Amarillo Montessori Academy

40 critical, 28 serious findings across 104 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 22, 2026.

3806 Bowie St, Amarillo, TX 79110 · (806) 353-3871

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsAmarillo licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings40 critical, 28 serious, 0 minor across 68 inspections and 36 investigations (104 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 22, 2026.

Critical40 vs median 8

65% of centers have at least one

Serious28 vs median 12

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 1985Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 238

Texas HHSC operation #60503 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

Budget & timing

Tuition & openings

We don’t yet have provider-confirmed prices or availability for this facility. A missing price does not mean care is free.

What will care cost?

Not provided

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Tuition & billing schedule: Confirm with provider
Registration & supply fees: Confirm with provider
Deposit & refund policy: Confirm with provider
Meals & late pickup fees: Confirm with provider

When can my child start?

Not confirmed

Licensed capacity is the maximum permitted enrollment, not the number of open places.

Ask about openings in your child’s age group.
Confirm the earliest start date and available schedule.
Ask about waitlist fees, timing, and how offers are made.

Help paying for care: The state lists subsidies as not accepted. Confirm current payment options with the provider.

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Programs and services

From the Texas license. “Not listed” means unknown, not that a service is unavailable. Confirm current services with the provider.

Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

Ask about your child’s needs. Curriculum, languages spoken, accessibility, disability support, allergy accommodations, and staff qualifications are not included in our current data. Discuss these directly when you visit.

Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Jul 30, 2026 to Sep 1, 20268 inspections
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- Sep 1, 2026 inspection
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- Jul 30, 2026 inspection
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Jul 22, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  73 children's files reviewed did not have a current immunization record on file.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
  An infant was observed swaddled while sleeping in a pack n play.
  Corrected Jul 22, 2026, verified Jul 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2428.
Jul 22, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
  An infant was observed swaddled while sleeping in a pack n play.
  Corrected Jul 22, 2026, verified Jul 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2428.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  73 children's files reviewed did not have a current immunization record on file.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
Jul 22, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
  An infant was observed swaddled while sleeping in a pack n play.
  Corrected Jul 22, 2026, verified Jul 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2428.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  73 children's files reviewed did not have a current immunization record on file.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
Jul 22, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  73 children's files reviewed did not have a current immunization record on file.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
  An infant was observed swaddled while sleeping in a pack n play.
  Corrected Jul 22, 2026, verified Jul 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2428.
Jul 17, 2026Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual
  The missing training hours have not been received for the caregivers that were missing them during the inspection.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Jul 27, 2026. Standard 746.1403(a)(5)(A).
Jul 17, 2026Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual
  The missing training hours have not been received for the caregivers that were missing them during the inspection.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Jul 27, 2026. Standard 746.1403(a)(5)(A).
Jul 17, 2026Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual
  The missing training hours have not been received for the caregivers that were missing them during the inspection.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Jul 27, 2026. Standard 746.1403(a)(5)(A).
Jul 17, 2026Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual
  The missing training hours have not been received for the caregivers that were missing them during the inspection.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Jul 27, 2026. Standard 746.1403(a)(5)(A).
Jul 1, 2026 to Jul 14, 20264 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jul 14, 2026 inspection
- Jul 14, 2026 inspection
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- Jul 14, 2026 inspection
- Jul 1, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jul 1, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jul 1, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jul 1, 2026 complaint investigation
Jun 19, 2026Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have an up to date fire inspection. The most recent one is from November of 2024.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual
  Five of the ten caregivers files reviewed during the inspection did not have at least 24 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1403(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  Three of the ten employee files reviewed did not have up to date first aid and CPR training.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
Jun 19, 2026Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have an up to date fire inspection. The most recent one is from November of 2024.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual
  Five of the ten caregivers files reviewed during the inspection did not have at least 24 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1403(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  Three of the ten employee files reviewed did not have up to date first aid and CPR training.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
Jun 19, 2026Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have an up to date fire inspection. The most recent one is from November of 2024.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  Three of the ten employee files reviewed did not have up to date first aid and CPR training.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual
  Five of the ten caregivers files reviewed during the inspection did not have at least 24 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1403(a)(5)(A).
Jun 19, 2026Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have an up to date fire inspection. The most recent one is from November of 2024.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual
  Five of the ten caregivers files reviewed during the inspection did not have at least 24 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1403(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  Three of the ten employee files reviewed did not have up to date first aid and CPR training.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
May 15, 2026 to May 21, 20268 inspections
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May 11, 2026Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Evidence obtained during the investigation showed that a caregiver did not demonstrate competency when they picked a child up in a way that did not follow the daycare's procedures. This occurred despite the employee having received training on this topic prior to the incident.
  Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified Jun 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Cleaning supplies were stored in a closet that the door was open to and was accessible to children in care.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  Five of the seven staff files reviewed did not have at least the required 24 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Evidence obtained during the investigation showed that the operation has not been conducting the required drills.
  Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified Jun 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  A fabric cover was observed on a changing pad that cannot be sanitized between each child.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
May 11, 2026Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Cleaning supplies were stored in a closet that the door was open to and was accessible to children in care.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Evidence obtained during the investigation showed that a caregiver did not demonstrate competency when they picked a child up in a way that did not follow the daycare's procedures. This occurred despite the employee having received training on this topic prior to the incident.
  Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified Jun 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  A fabric cover was observed on a changing pad that cannot be sanitized between each child.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Evidence obtained during the investigation showed that the operation has not been conducting the required drills.
  Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified Jun 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  Five of the seven staff files reviewed did not have at least the required 24 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
May 11, 2026Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Evidence obtained during the investigation showed that a caregiver did not demonstrate competency when they picked a child up in a way that did not follow the daycare's procedures. This occurred despite the employee having received training on this topic prior to the incident.
  Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified Jun 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Cleaning supplies were stored in a closet that the door was open to and was accessible to children in care.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  Five of the seven staff files reviewed did not have at least the required 24 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Evidence obtained during the investigation showed that the operation has not been conducting the required drills.
  Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified Jun 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  A fabric cover was observed on a changing pad that cannot be sanitized between each child.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
May 11, 2026Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Evidence obtained during the investigation showed that a caregiver did not demonstrate competency when they picked a child up in a way that did not follow the daycare's procedures. This occurred despite the employee having received training on this topic prior to the incident.
  Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified Jun 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Cleaning supplies were stored in a closet that the door was open to and was accessible to children in care.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Evidence obtained during the investigation showed that the operation has not been conducting the required drills.
  Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified Jun 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  A fabric cover was observed on a changing pad that cannot be sanitized between each child.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  Five of the seven staff files reviewed did not have at least the required 24 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
Mar 26, 2026 to May 5, 20268 inspections
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Mar 18, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
  Evidence obtained during the investigation shows that bottles have been propped for infants during feeding times instead of being held by an adult. The infants were not old enough to hold the bottle themselves.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(3).
Mar 18, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
  Evidence obtained during the investigation shows that bottles have been propped for infants during feeding times instead of being held by an adult. The infants were not old enough to hold the bottle themselves.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(3).
Mar 18, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
  Evidence obtained during the investigation shows that bottles have been propped for infants during feeding times instead of being held by an adult. The infants were not old enough to hold the bottle themselves.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(3).
Mar 18, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
  Evidence obtained during the investigation shows that bottles have been propped for infants during feeding times instead of being held by an adult. The infants were not old enough to hold the bottle themselves.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(3).
Feb 15, 2026 to Feb 19, 20264 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 19, 2026 inspection
- Feb 19, 2026 inspection
- Feb 19, 2026 inspection
- Feb 19, 2026 inspection
- Feb 15, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 15, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 15, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 15, 2026 complaint investigation
2025
Oct 21, 2025 to Dec 18, 202512 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
- Dec 9, 2025 complaint investigation
- Dec 9, 2025 complaint investigation
- Dec 9, 2025 complaint investigation
- Dec 9, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 7, 2025 inspection
- Nov 7, 2025 inspection
- Nov 7, 2025 inspection
- Nov 7, 2025 inspection
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
Oct 17, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Regular Meals and Snacks
  Based on evidence obtained dung the investigation, two children were not fed according to their normal mealtimes.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2025, verified Nov 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(4).
Oct 17, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Regular Meals and Snacks
  Based on evidence obtained dung the investigation, two children were not fed according to their normal mealtimes.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2025, verified Nov 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(4).
Oct 17, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Regular Meals and Snacks
  Based on evidence obtained dung the investigation, two children were not fed according to their normal mealtimes.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2025, verified Nov 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(4).
Oct 17, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Regular Meals and Snacks
  Based on evidence obtained dung the investigation, two children were not fed according to their normal mealtimes.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2025, verified Nov 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(4).
Sep 29, 2025 to Sep 29, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 29, 2025 inspection
- Sep 29, 2025 inspection
- Sep 29, 2025 inspection
- Sep 29, 2025 inspection
Sep 26, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver picked up a child up by one arm causing the child's elbow to become dislocated.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2025, verified Nov 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Sep 26, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver picked up a child up by one arm causing the child's elbow to become dislocated.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2025, verified Nov 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Sep 26, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver picked up a child up by one arm causing the child's elbow to become dislocated.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2025, verified Nov 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Sep 26, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver picked up a child up by one arm causing the child's elbow to become dislocated.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2025, verified Nov 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Sep 18, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two caregivers present at the operation did not have eligible background checks and were in classrooms with children in care.
  Corrected Sep 18, 2025, verified Sep 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two caregivers present at the operation did not have eligible background checks and were in classrooms with children in care.
  Corrected Sep 18, 2025, verified Sep 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two caregivers present at the operation did not have eligible background checks and were in classrooms with children in care.
  Corrected Sep 18, 2025, verified Sep 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two caregivers present at the operation did not have eligible background checks and were in classrooms with children in care.
  Corrected Sep 18, 2025, verified Sep 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
2024
Oct 15, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The most recent fire inspection is from February 2023.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Nov 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Oct 15, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The most recent fire inspection is from February 2023.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Nov 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Oct 15, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The most recent fire inspection is from February 2023.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Nov 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Oct 15, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The most recent fire inspection is from February 2023.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Nov 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Jun 7, 2024 to Jun 7, 20244 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 7, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jun 7, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jun 7, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jun 7, 2024 complaint investigation
2023
Nov 2, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The last Children's Product Certification was completed on 1/24/2022 and is past due.
  Corrected Nov 2, 2023, verified Nov 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Nov 2, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The last Children's Product Certification was completed on 1/24/2022 and is past due.
  Corrected Nov 2, 2023, verified Nov 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Nov 2, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The last Children's Product Certification was completed on 1/24/2022 and is past due.
  Corrected Nov 2, 2023, verified Nov 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Nov 2, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The last Children's Product Certification was completed on 1/24/2022 and is past due.
  Corrected Nov 2, 2023, verified Nov 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).

Show 48 older visits, not counted above

Feb 7, 2023 to Mar 30, 20238 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 30, 2023 inspection
- Mar 30, 2023 inspection
- Mar 30, 2023 inspection
- Mar 30, 2023 inspection
- Feb 15, 2023 inspection
- Feb 15, 2023 inspection
- Feb 15, 2023 inspection
- Feb 15, 2023 inspection
- Feb 12, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 12, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 12, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 12, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 7, 2023 self-reported incident
- Feb 7, 2023 self-reported incident
- Feb 7, 2023 self-reported incident
- Feb 7, 2023 self-reported incident
2022
Nov 18, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  A caregiver employed longer than 90 days did not have documentation of all 24 required pre-service training.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2022, verified Dec 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
Nov 18, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  A caregiver employed longer than 90 days did not have documentation of all 24 required pre-service training.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2022, verified Dec 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
Nov 18, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  A caregiver employed longer than 90 days did not have documentation of all 24 required pre-service training.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2022, verified Dec 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
Nov 18, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  A caregiver employed longer than 90 days did not have documentation of all 24 required pre-service training.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2022, verified Dec 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
Jul 5, 2022 to Jul 5, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 5, 2022 inspection
- Jul 5, 2022 inspection
- Jul 5, 2022 inspection
- Jul 5, 2022 inspection
Jun 21, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  Two children were observed via video walking around eating a slice of pizza without sanitary holders in the classroom.
  Corrected Jun 21, 2022, verified Jul 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
Jun 21, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  Two children were observed via video walking around eating a slice of pizza without sanitary holders in the classroom.
  Corrected Jun 21, 2022, verified Jul 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
Jun 21, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  Two children were observed via video walking around eating a slice of pizza without sanitary holders in the classroom.
  Corrected Jun 21, 2022, verified Jul 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
Jun 21, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  Two children were observed via video walking around eating a slice of pizza without sanitary holders in the classroom.
  Corrected Jun 21, 2022, verified Jul 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
Jun 16, 2022 to Jun 16, 20224 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 16, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 16, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 16, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 16, 2022 complaint investigation
2021
Dec 3, 2021Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  A caregiver whose training year was 5/31/2020 - 5/31/2021 did not have 24 hours of annual training in file and was missing 3 clock hours.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Mar 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  Five staff files reviewed did not have high school diplomas in file for review.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Mar 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  A chlid's file reviewed did not have a complete affidavit for immunization or immunizations in file.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Mar 4, 2022. Standard 746.613(b).
Dec 3, 2021Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  A caregiver whose training year was 5/31/2020 - 5/31/2021 did not have 24 hours of annual training in file and was missing 3 clock hours.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Mar 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  A chlid's file reviewed did not have a complete affidavit for immunization or immunizations in file.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Mar 4, 2022. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  Five staff files reviewed did not have high school diplomas in file for review.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Mar 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
Dec 3, 2021Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  A caregiver whose training year was 5/31/2020 - 5/31/2021 did not have 24 hours of annual training in file and was missing 3 clock hours.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Mar 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  A chlid's file reviewed did not have a complete affidavit for immunization or immunizations in file.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Mar 4, 2022. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  Five staff files reviewed did not have high school diplomas in file for review.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Mar 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
Dec 3, 2021Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  A chlid's file reviewed did not have a complete affidavit for immunization or immunizations in file.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Mar 4, 2022. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  A caregiver whose training year was 5/31/2020 - 5/31/2021 did not have 24 hours of annual training in file and was missing 3 clock hours.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Mar 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  Five staff files reviewed did not have high school diplomas in file for review.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Mar 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
Nov 17, 2021 to Nov 30, 20214 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 30, 2021 self-reported incident
- Nov 30, 2021 self-reported incident
- Nov 30, 2021 self-reported incident
- Nov 30, 2021 self-reported incident
- Nov 19, 2021 inspection
- Nov 19, 2021 inspection
- Nov 19, 2021 inspection
- Nov 19, 2021 inspection
- Nov 17, 2021 complaint investigation
- Nov 17, 2021 complaint investigation
- Nov 17, 2021 complaint investigation
- Nov 17, 2021 complaint investigation

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