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Child Development Center

12 critical, 12 serious findings across 64 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Mar 10, 2026.

1401 S Polk St, Amarillo, TX 79101 · (806) 374-2891

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsAmarillo licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings12 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 44 inspections and 20 investigations (64 visits). Most recent critical: Mar 10, 2026.

Critical12 vs median 8

65% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 12

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 1989Full Permit

Practical7:15a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 180 places

Texas HHSC operation #241692 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
Mar 19, 2026 to Jun 18, 202612 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Jun 16, 2026 self-reported incident
- Jun 16, 2026 self-reported incident
- Jun 16, 2026 self-reported incident
- Jun 16, 2026 self-reported incident
- Apr 22, 2026 inspection
- Apr 22, 2026 inspection
- Apr 22, 2026 inspection
- Apr 22, 2026 inspection
- Mar 19, 2026 inspection
- Mar 19, 2026 inspection
- Mar 19, 2026 inspection
- Mar 19, 2026 inspection
Mar 10, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver lacked good judgement when preparing and cutting food over a highchair.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Food Prep Area Separate from Other Areas
  The caregivers were preparing food in the classroom.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(9).
Mar 10, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver lacked good judgement when preparing and cutting food over a highchair.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Food Prep Area Separate from Other Areas
  The caregivers were preparing food in the classroom.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(9).
Mar 10, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver lacked good judgement when preparing and cutting food over a highchair.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Food Prep Area Separate from Other Areas
  The caregivers were preparing food in the classroom.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(9).
Mar 10, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver lacked good judgement when preparing and cutting food over a highchair.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Food Prep Area Separate from Other Areas
  The caregivers were preparing food in the classroom.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(9).
Jan 5, 2026 to Mar 4, 20268 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 4, 2026 inspection
- Mar 4, 2026 inspection
- Mar 4, 2026 inspection
- Mar 4, 2026 inspection
- Jan 8, 2026 inspection
- Jan 8, 2026 inspection
- Jan 8, 2026 inspection
- Jan 8, 2026 inspection
- Jan 5, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jan 5, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jan 5, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jan 5, 2026 complaint investigation
2025
May 16, 2025 to May 28, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 28, 2025 inspection
- May 28, 2025 inspection
- May 28, 2025 inspection
- May 28, 2025 inspection
- May 16, 2025 inspection
- May 16, 2025 inspection
- May 16, 2025 inspection
- May 16, 2025 inspection
May 15, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver inappropriately spanked a child for discipline.
  Corrected May 16, 2025, verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
May 15, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver inappropriately spanked a child for discipline.
  Corrected May 16, 2025, verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
May 15, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver inappropriately spanked a child for discipline.
  Corrected May 16, 2025, verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
May 15, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver inappropriately spanked a child for discipline.
  Corrected May 16, 2025, verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
Apr 30, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The last fire inspection 3-18-2025, the inspection are due annually.
  Corrected May 16, 2025, verified May 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Apr 30, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The last fire inspection 3-18-2025, the inspection are due annually.
  Corrected May 16, 2025, verified May 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Apr 30, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The last fire inspection 3-18-2025, the inspection are due annually.
  Corrected May 16, 2025, verified May 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Apr 30, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The last fire inspection 3-18-2025, the inspection are due annually.
  Corrected May 16, 2025, verified May 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Apr 4, 2025 to Apr 4, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 4, 2025 inspection
- Apr 4, 2025 inspection
- Apr 4, 2025 inspection
- Apr 4, 2025 inspection
Apr 3, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Caregiver failed to use good judgement when using a water bottle to spray children as discipline.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2025, verified Apr 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Apr 3, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Caregiver failed to use good judgement when using a water bottle to spray children as discipline.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2025, verified Apr 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Apr 3, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Caregiver failed to use good judgement when using a water bottle to spray children as discipline.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2025, verified Apr 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Apr 3, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Caregiver failed to use good judgement when using a water bottle to spray children as discipline.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2025, verified Apr 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
2024
Jul 16, 2024 to Jul 16, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 16, 2024 inspection
- Jul 16, 2024 inspection
- Jul 16, 2024 inspection
- Jul 16, 2024 inspection
2023
Oct 9, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
  A child in care who had a listed diagnosed food allergy did not have a complete food allergy in file when reviewed as it was missing the parent signature.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2023, verified Oct 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(16).
Oct 9, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
  A child in care who had a listed diagnosed food allergy did not have a complete food allergy in file when reviewed as it was missing the parent signature.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2023, verified Oct 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(16).
Oct 9, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
  A child in care who had a listed diagnosed food allergy did not have a complete food allergy in file when reviewed as it was missing the parent signature.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2023, verified Oct 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(16).
Oct 9, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
  A child in care who had a listed diagnosed food allergy did not have a complete food allergy in file when reviewed as it was missing the parent signature.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2023, verified Oct 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(16).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2022
Nov 22, 2022 to Nov 22, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 22, 2022 inspection
- Nov 22, 2022 inspection
- Nov 22, 2022 inspection
- Nov 22, 2022 inspection
2021
Dec 17, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
  Two children's diagnosed food allergy plans were reviewed and they did not contain the doctor signature as required.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2022, verified Jan 31, 2022. Standard 746.605(16).
Dec 17, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
  Two children's diagnosed food allergy plans were reviewed and they did not contain the doctor signature as required.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2022, verified Jan 31, 2022. Standard 746.605(16).
Dec 17, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
  Two children's diagnosed food allergy plans were reviewed and they did not contain the doctor signature as required.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2022, verified Jan 31, 2022. Standard 746.605(16).
Dec 17, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
  Two children's diagnosed food allergy plans were reviewed and they did not contain the doctor signature as required.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2022, verified Jan 31, 2022. Standard 746.605(16).

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