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4 critical, 8 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 8, 2023.

1208 S Tyler St, Amarillo, TX 79101 · (806) 373-2891

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsAmarillo licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 0 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Nov 8, 2023.

Critical4 vs median 8

65% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 12

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 1986Full Permit

Practical9a–2:30pTue, Wed, Thu · Pre-K to school · 100 places

Texas HHSC operation #63688 · 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 providednot listed
Snacks providednot listed
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

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
Jul 14, 2026 to Jul 14, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 14, 2026 inspection
- Jul 14, 2026 inspection
- Jul 14, 2026 inspection
- Jul 14, 2026 inspection
2025
Sep 16, 2025 to Sep 16, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 16, 2025 inspection
- Sep 16, 2025 inspection
- Sep 16, 2025 inspection
- Sep 16, 2025 inspection
2024
Oct 22, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
  Two children's files reviewed had the "Exemption from School or Childcare Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience" in file but they were not valid as they were photocopied and not the original ones.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.615(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Two children's files were reviewed and there was no food allergy plan required for the food allergies listed with the required information of the food allergen, symptoms to treat if the child eats the food allergic to, treatment the symptoms, and the required parent and doctor signature and dates.
  Corrected Nov 5, 2024, verified Nov 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
  Two children's files reviewed had the "Exemption from School or Childcare Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience" in file but they were not valid as they were photocopied and not the original ones.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.615(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Two children's files were reviewed and there was no food allergy plan required for the food allergies listed with the required information of the food allergen, symptoms to treat if the child eats the food allergic to, treatment the symptoms, and the required parent and doctor signature and dates.
  Corrected Nov 5, 2024, verified Nov 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
  Two children's files reviewed had the "Exemption from School or Childcare Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience" in file but they were not valid as they were photocopied and not the original ones.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.615(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Two children's files were reviewed and there was no food allergy plan required for the food allergies listed with the required information of the food allergen, symptoms to treat if the child eats the food allergic to, treatment the symptoms, and the required parent and doctor signature and dates.
  Corrected Nov 5, 2024, verified Nov 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Two children's files were reviewed and there was no food allergy plan required for the food allergies listed with the required information of the food allergen, symptoms to treat if the child eats the food allergic to, treatment the symptoms, and the required parent and doctor signature and dates.
  Corrected Nov 5, 2024, verified Nov 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
  Two children's files reviewed had the "Exemption from School or Childcare Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience" in file but they were not valid as they were photocopied and not the original ones.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.615(a).
2023
Dec 5, 2023 to Dec 28, 20238 inspections
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- Dec 28, 2023 inspection
- Dec 28, 2023 inspection
- Dec 28, 2023 inspection
- Dec 28, 2023 inspection
- Dec 5, 2023 inspection
- Dec 5, 2023 inspection
- Dec 5, 2023 inspection
- Dec 5, 2023 inspection
Nov 8, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  Four vehicles that are use to transport children in care do not have the electronic child safety alarm installed.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2023, verified Dec 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
Nov 8, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  Four vehicles that are use to transport children in care do not have the electronic child safety alarm installed.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2023, verified Dec 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
Nov 8, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  Four vehicles that are use to transport children in care do not have the electronic child safety alarm installed.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2023, verified Dec 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
Nov 8, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  Four vehicles that are use to transport children in care do not have the electronic child safety alarm installed.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2023, verified Dec 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2022
Feb 23, 2022 to Dec 1, 20228 inspections
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- Dec 1, 2022 inspection
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- Dec 1, 2022 inspection
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- Feb 23, 2022 inspection
- Feb 23, 2022 inspection
- Feb 23, 2022 inspection
- Feb 23, 2022 inspection

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