Registered homeLicensed

Melanie Sanders

4 critical, 8 serious findings across 8 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 3, 2023.

5006 Shawnee Trl, Amarillo, TX 79109 · (806) 376-5550

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsAmarillo licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 8 inspections and 0 investigations (8 visits). Most recent critical: Nov 3, 2023.

Critical4 vs median 8

65% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 12

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2009Registered

Practical7a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #1022769 · 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 careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
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.

2025
Nov 7, 2025 to Nov 7, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 7, 2025 inspection
- Nov 7, 2025 inspection
- Nov 7, 2025 inspection
- Nov 7, 2025 inspection
2023
Nov 3, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  One child's file did not have any information regarding the emergency medical authorization. One child's file did not have the addresses listed for the individuals listed as emergency contacts by the parent.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2023, verified Nov 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  One pet did not have current pet vaccinations in file for review.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 6, 2023. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
  The use zone for a stationary equipment was observed and the use zone for swings on the stationary equipment did not meet the required use zone as it did not extend twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam to the surface below as it required to be 16 feet and only measured 13 feet. **This was corrected at inspection when the swings were rolled and are no longer accessible to the children as they are out of reach.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4607(a).
Nov 3, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  One child's file did not have any information regarding the emergency medical authorization. One child's file did not have the addresses listed for the individuals listed as emergency contacts by the parent.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2023, verified Nov 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
  The use zone for a stationary equipment was observed and the use zone for swings on the stationary equipment did not meet the required use zone as it did not extend twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam to the surface below as it required to be 16 feet and only measured 13 feet. **This was corrected at inspection when the swings were rolled and are no longer accessible to the children as they are out of reach.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4607(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  One pet did not have current pet vaccinations in file for review.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 6, 2023. Standard 747.3703(a).
Nov 3, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  One child's file did not have any information regarding the emergency medical authorization. One child's file did not have the addresses listed for the individuals listed as emergency contacts by the parent.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2023, verified Nov 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  One pet did not have current pet vaccinations in file for review.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 6, 2023. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
  The use zone for a stationary equipment was observed and the use zone for swings on the stationary equipment did not meet the required use zone as it did not extend twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam to the surface below as it required to be 16 feet and only measured 13 feet. **This was corrected at inspection when the swings were rolled and are no longer accessible to the children as they are out of reach.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4607(a).
Nov 3, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  One child's file did not have any information regarding the emergency medical authorization. One child's file did not have the addresses listed for the individuals listed as emergency contacts by the parent.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2023, verified Nov 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  One pet did not have current pet vaccinations in file for review.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 6, 2023. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
  The use zone for a stationary equipment was observed and the use zone for swings on the stationary equipment did not meet the required use zone as it did not extend twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam to the surface below as it required to be 16 feet and only measured 13 feet. **This was corrected at inspection when the swings were rolled and are no longer accessible to the children as they are out of reach.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4607(a).

Show 4 older visits, not counted above

2021
Nov 10, 2021 to Nov 10, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 10, 2021 inspection
- Nov 10, 2021 inspection
- Nov 10, 2021 inspection
- Nov 10, 2021 inspection

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Compare nearby

Licensed homes in zip 79109, same 36-month window.

Daycare	Ages	Places	Hours	Findings, 36 mo
Melanie Sanders this page	Infant–School	12	7a–5:30p	4 crit·8 ser
Carey Starks	—	3	6:30a–7p	No findings
Chynna Olona	Infant–School	3	3a–6p	4 crit
Elsa Barajas	Infant–School	12	6:30a–9p	Clear
Jacqueline Faye Gallegos	—	3	8a–5p	No findings
Marketta Lynn Flowers	—	3	8a–5p	No findings
Mary Chamness	Infant–School	12	7:30a–5:30p	Clear

Melanie Sandersthis page
Infant–School · 12 places4 crit·8 ser
Carey Starks
— · 3 placesNo findings
Chynna Olona
Infant–School · 3 places4 crit
Elsa Barajas
Infant–School · 12 placesClear
Jacqueline Faye Gallegos
— · 3 placesNo findings
Marketta Lynn Flowers
— · 3 placesNo findings
Mary Chamness
Infant–School · 12 placesClear