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Nikkies Care Club

12 critical, 44 serious findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Sep 3, 2025.

81 N Maryland St, Amarillo, TX 79106 · (619) 964-1960

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsAmarillo licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings12 critical, 44 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 0 investigations (32 visits). Most recent critical: Sep 3, 2025.

Critical12 vs median 8

65% of centers have at least one

Serious44 vs median 12

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2025Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #1799818 · 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 careyes
Part-time careyes
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
Apr 9, 2026 to Apr 9, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 9, 2026 inspection
- Apr 9, 2026 inspection
- Apr 9, 2026 inspection
- Apr 9, 2026 inspection
Mar 10, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  There were cleaning supplies, suncreens, and other items that are to be kept out of reach of children that could be accessed by children in care in the restroom. The outside deck area that is had broken fence pickets and opening that pose a hazard to children as the children can fit through the gaps.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
  The use zone for the swings was not the required 15 feet as it was 11 feet from another play equipment.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2026, verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4607(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Water Temperature
  The hot water temperature in the sinks used by children exceeded more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3219.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  Two children were observed sitting on high chairs and were not strapped in.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4301(b).
Mar 10, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  There were cleaning supplies, suncreens, and other items that are to be kept out of reach of children that could be accessed by children in care in the restroom. The outside deck area that is had broken fence pickets and opening that pose a hazard to children as the children can fit through the gaps.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
  The use zone for the swings was not the required 15 feet as it was 11 feet from another play equipment.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2026, verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4607(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Water Temperature
  The hot water temperature in the sinks used by children exceeded more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3219.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  Two children were observed sitting on high chairs and were not strapped in.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4301(b).
Mar 10, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Water Temperature
  The hot water temperature in the sinks used by children exceeded more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3219.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
  The use zone for the swings was not the required 15 feet as it was 11 feet from another play equipment.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2026, verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4607(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  There were cleaning supplies, suncreens, and other items that are to be kept out of reach of children that could be accessed by children in care in the restroom. The outside deck area that is had broken fence pickets and opening that pose a hazard to children as the children can fit through the gaps.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  Two children were observed sitting on high chairs and were not strapped in.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4301(b).
Mar 10, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Water Temperature
  The hot water temperature in the sinks used by children exceeded more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3219.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  There were cleaning supplies, suncreens, and other items that are to be kept out of reach of children that could be accessed by children in care in the restroom. The outside deck area that is had broken fence pickets and opening that pose a hazard to children as the children can fit through the gaps.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
  The use zone for the swings was not the required 15 feet as it was 11 feet from another play equipment.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2026, verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4607(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  Two children were observed sitting on high chairs and were not strapped in.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4301(b).
2025
Sep 3, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Handrails on Stairs and Steps of Climbing Equipment
  There was no handrail observed on stairs steps that require a handrail as the door that had the handrail was observed that it was broken.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified Sep 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4401(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
  Chickens were observed freely roaming in the play area while children were outside playing and were not in a secure area that the children would not have contact with.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3705(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  One child file was not available for review at inspection.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(1).
Sep 3, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Handrails on Stairs and Steps of Climbing Equipment
  There was no handrail observed on stairs steps that require a handrail as the door that had the handrail was observed that it was broken.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified Sep 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4401(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  One child file was not available for review at inspection.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
  Chickens were observed freely roaming in the play area while children were outside playing and were not in a secure area that the children would not have contact with.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3705(a).
Sep 3, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Handrails on Stairs and Steps of Climbing Equipment
  There was no handrail observed on stairs steps that require a handrail as the door that had the handrail was observed that it was broken.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified Sep 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4401(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
  Chickens were observed freely roaming in the play area while children were outside playing and were not in a secure area that the children would not have contact with.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3705(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  One child file was not available for review at inspection.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(1).
Sep 3, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Handrails on Stairs and Steps of Climbing Equipment
  There was no handrail observed on stairs steps that require a handrail as the door that had the handrail was observed that it was broken.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified Sep 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4401(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  One child file was not available for review at inspection.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
  Chickens were observed freely roaming in the play area while children were outside playing and were not in a secure area that the children would not have contact with.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3705(a).
Jan 17, 2025 to Feb 21, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 21, 2025 inspection
- Feb 21, 2025 inspection
- Feb 21, 2025 inspection
- Feb 21, 2025 inspection
- Jan 17, 2025 inspection
- Jan 17, 2025 inspection
- Jan 17, 2025 inspection
- Jan 17, 2025 inspection
2024
Nov 26, 2024 to Nov 26, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 26, 2024 inspection
- Nov 26, 2024 inspection
- Nov 26, 2024 inspection
- Nov 26, 2024 inspection
Nov 21, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  An infant that is younger than 12 months of age was observed sleeping in crib swaddled and with an extra blanket in the crib,
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
  Infant feeding instructions were not available for review for an infant that is in care.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  The operational policies did not include information to parents about safe sleep for infants.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The last fire drill that was practiced and documented was July/August 2024 and it is required to be practiced and documented monthly and must be exit time of 3 minutes or less.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Nov 21, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  An infant that is younger than 12 months of age was observed sleeping in crib swaddled and with an extra blanket in the crib,
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
  Infant feeding instructions were not available for review for an infant that is in care.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The last fire drill that was practiced and documented was July/August 2024 and it is required to be practiced and documented monthly and must be exit time of 3 minutes or less.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  The operational policies did not include information to parents about safe sleep for infants.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(6).
Nov 21, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  An infant that is younger than 12 months of age was observed sleeping in crib swaddled and with an extra blanket in the crib,
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The last fire drill that was practiced and documented was July/August 2024 and it is required to be practiced and documented monthly and must be exit time of 3 minutes or less.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  The operational policies did not include information to parents about safe sleep for infants.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
  Infant feeding instructions were not available for review for an infant that is in care.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(2).
Nov 21, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  An infant that is younger than 12 months of age was observed sleeping in crib swaddled and with an extra blanket in the crib,
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
  Infant feeding instructions were not available for review for an infant that is in care.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The last fire drill that was practiced and documented was July/August 2024 and it is required to be practiced and documented monthly and must be exit time of 3 minutes or less.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  The operational policies did not include information to parents about safe sleep for infants.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(6).
Aug 19, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two children's files did not have the entire information in the emergency medical authorization section completed available for review.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2024, verified Aug 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  The home did not have at least one 3A-40BC classified fire extinguisher.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2024, verified Aug 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  One staff file was not available for review upon request at inspection.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2024, verified Aug 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two children's files did not have the entire information in the emergency medical authorization section completed available for review.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2024, verified Aug 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  The home did not have at least one 3A-40BC classified fire extinguisher.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2024, verified Aug 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  One staff file was not available for review upon request at inspection.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2024, verified Aug 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two children's files did not have the entire information in the emergency medical authorization section completed available for review.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2024, verified Aug 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  The home did not have at least one 3A-40BC classified fire extinguisher.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2024, verified Aug 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  One staff file was not available for review upon request at inspection.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2024, verified Aug 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two children's files did not have the entire information in the emergency medical authorization section completed available for review.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2024, verified Aug 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  The home did not have at least one 3A-40BC classified fire extinguisher.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2024, verified Aug 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  One staff file was not available for review upon request at inspection.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2024, verified Aug 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.

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