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Region 16 Head Start Nelson

8 critical findings across 48 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 1, 2025.

1023 N Nelson St, Amarillo, TX 79107 · (806) 677-5371

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsAmarillo licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings8 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 16 investigations (48 visits). Most recent critical: Oct 1, 2025.

Critical8 vs median 8

65% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 12

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 1999Full Permit

Practical7:45a–4pMon–Fri · Toddler to pre-k · Licensed capacity 90

Texas HHSC operation #538881 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
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 subsidiesNot accepted

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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
Feb 3, 2026 to Feb 3, 20264 inspections
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2025
Oct 9, 2025 to Oct 29, 20258 inspections
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Oct 1, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on the information obtained a caregiver swatted a child on the thigh. No redness or marks were observed.
  Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
Oct 1, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on the information obtained a caregiver swatted a child on the thigh. No redness or marks were observed.
  Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
Oct 1, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on the information obtained a caregiver swatted a child on the thigh. No redness or marks were observed.
  Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
Oct 1, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on the information obtained a caregiver swatted a child on the thigh. No redness or marks were observed.
  Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
Jan 27, 2025 to Mar 20, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jan 27, 2025 self-reported incident
- Jan 27, 2025 self-reported incident
- Jan 27, 2025 self-reported incident
- Jan 27, 2025 self-reported incident
2024
May 2, 2024 to Oct 8, 20244 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Oct 8, 2024 complaint investigation
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2023
Sep 25, 2023 to Oct 11, 20238 inspections
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Sep 22, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was left unattended for approximately 2 minutes on the playground.
  Corrected Oct 5, 2023, verified Oct 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Sep 22, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was left unattended for approximately 2 minutes on the playground.
  Corrected Oct 5, 2023, verified Oct 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Sep 22, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was left unattended for approximately 2 minutes on the playground.
  Corrected Oct 5, 2023, verified Oct 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Sep 22, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was left unattended for approximately 2 minutes on the playground.
  Corrected Oct 5, 2023, verified Oct 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

Aug 29, 2023 to Aug 29, 20234 inspections
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2022
Sep 7, 2022 to Sep 7, 20224 inspections
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2021
Oct 18, 2021 to Oct 18, 20214 inspections
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- Oct 18, 2021 inspection
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- Oct 18, 2021 inspection
- Oct 18, 2021 inspection

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