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Texas Premier Childcare

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2455 W Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79109 · (806) 418-6819

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 months

Critical findings12 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 60 inspections and 29 investigations (89 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 6, 2026.

Some outcomes or report details are missing. These counts may be incomplete.

LicenseSince 2020Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 156

Texas HHSC operation #1696631 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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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.

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2026
Aug 20, 2026 to Sep 1, 20268 inspections
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- Sep 1, 2026 inspection
- Sep 1, 2026 inspection
- Sep 1, 2026 inspection
- Sep 1, 2026 inspection
- Aug 20, 2026 inspection
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- Aug 20, 2026 inspection
- Aug 20, 2026 inspection
Aug 11, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Aug 11, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Aug 11, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Aug 11, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Aug 4, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
  A classroom was observed over ratio as there was two caregivers and 14 children with the specified age group being 12-17 months old. The classroom was over ratio by 1 children as the max number that can be present is 13 children for that specified age group.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  Four children were observed seating in a multi-occupancy table and were not strapped in as required.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
Aug 4, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
  A classroom was observed over ratio as there was two caregivers and 14 children with the specified age group being 12-17 months old. The classroom was over ratio by 1 children as the max number that can be present is 13 children for that specified age group.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  Four children were observed seating in a multi-occupancy table and were not strapped in as required.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
Aug 4, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  Four children were observed seating in a multi-occupancy table and were not strapped in as required.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
  A classroom was observed over ratio as there was two caregivers and 14 children with the specified age group being 12-17 months old. The classroom was over ratio by 1 children as the max number that can be present is 13 children for that specified age group.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
Aug 4, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
  A classroom was observed over ratio as there was two caregivers and 14 children with the specified age group being 12-17 months old. The classroom was over ratio by 1 children as the max number that can be present is 13 children for that specified age group.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  Four children were observed seating in a multi-occupancy table and were not strapped in as required.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
Apr 13, 2026 to Jul 29, 20268 inspections and 1 investigation
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 29, 2026 self-reported incident
- Jun 4, 2026 inspection
- Jun 4, 2026 inspection
- Jun 4, 2026 inspection
- Jun 4, 2026 inspection
- Apr 13, 2026 inspection
- Apr 13, 2026 inspection
- Apr 13, 2026 inspection
- Apr 13, 2026 inspection
Apr 6, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver failed to use good judgement when communicating negativity with a parent in front of the children.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Apr 6, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver failed to use good judgement when communicating negativity with a parent in front of the children.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Apr 6, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver failed to use good judgement when communicating negativity with a parent in front of the children.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Apr 6, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver failed to use good judgement when communicating negativity with a parent in front of the children.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
2025
Aug 14, 2025 to Dec 4, 202512 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Dec 4, 2025 inspection
- Dec 4, 2025 inspection
- Dec 4, 2025 inspection
- Dec 4, 2025 inspection
- Oct 17, 2025 inspection
- Oct 17, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 17, 2025 complaint investigation
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- Oct 17, 2025 inspection
- Oct 17, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 17, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 17, 2025 inspection
- Aug 14, 2025 inspection
- Aug 14, 2025 inspection
- Aug 14, 2025 inspection
- Aug 14, 2025 inspection
Aug 5, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  In 3 of the 6 classroom staff did not know how many children they were responsable for.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified Aug 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
Aug 5, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  In 3 of the 6 classroom staff did not know how many children they were responsable for.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified Aug 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
Aug 5, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  In 3 of the 6 classroom staff did not know how many children they were responsable for.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified Aug 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
Aug 5, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  In 3 of the 6 classroom staff did not know how many children they were responsable for.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified Aug 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
Jul 29, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  There is a red table with chair in it, Some of the safety straps were missing. Children were no strapped in the chair as required during snack time.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  There was a small screen that had a video on it for children under the age of 2 years and a child facing it and was appearing to watch it.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
Jul 29, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  There is a red table with chair in it, Some of the safety straps were missing. Children were no strapped in the chair as required during snack time.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  There was a small screen that had a video on it for children under the age of 2 years and a child facing it and was appearing to watch it.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
Jul 29, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  There is a red table with chair in it, Some of the safety straps were missing. Children were no strapped in the chair as required during snack time.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  There was a small screen that had a video on it for children under the age of 2 years and a child facing it and was appearing to watch it.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
Jul 29, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  There was a small screen that had a video on it for children under the age of 2 years and a child facing it and was appearing to watch it.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  There is a red table with chair in it, Some of the safety straps were missing. Children were no strapped in the chair as required during snack time.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
Jul 14, 2025 to Jul 14, 20254 inspections
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- Jul 14, 2025 inspection
- Jul 14, 2025 inspection
Jul 8, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgement with handling a child in a rough manner that resulted in an injury.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2025, verified Jul 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Jul 8, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgement with handling a child in a rough manner that resulted in an injury.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2025, verified Jul 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Jul 8, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgement with handling a child in a rough manner that resulted in an injury.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2025, verified Jul 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Jul 8, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgement with handling a child in a rough manner that resulted in an injury.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2025, verified Jul 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Feb 6, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The operation did not have the required documentation for the fire inspection.
  Corrected Feb 21, 2025, verified Feb 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
Feb 6, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The operation did not have the required documentation for the fire inspection.
  Corrected Feb 21, 2025, verified Feb 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
Feb 6, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The operation did not have the required documentation for the fire inspection.
  Corrected Feb 21, 2025, verified Feb 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
Feb 6, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The operation did not have the required documentation for the fire inspection.
  Corrected Feb 21, 2025, verified Feb 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
2024
Mar 27, 2024 to Nov 27, 202412 inspections and 12 investigations
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- Nov 27, 2024 inspection
- Nov 27, 2024 inspection
- Nov 27, 2024 inspection
- Nov 27, 2024 inspection
- Nov 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Nov 26, 2024 complaint investigation
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- Aug 7, 2024 inspection
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- Aug 5, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 5, 2024 complaint investigation
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- Jul 31, 2024 complaint investigation
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- Jul 31, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 27, 2024 inspection
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2023
Jun 12, 2023 to Jun 20, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jun 20, 2023 inspection
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- Jun 20, 2023 inspection
- Jun 12, 2023 complaint investigation
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- Jun 12, 2023 complaint investigation
2022
Sep 13, 2022 to Sep 13, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 13, 2022 inspection
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Sep 8, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The operation has not documented monthly checks for fire extinguishers during the year 2022. The fire drill was not documented for August 2022.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  An afternoon snack was served on the bare table to children in care.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
Sep 8, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The operation has not documented monthly checks for fire extinguishers during the year 2022. The fire drill was not documented for August 2022.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  An afternoon snack was served on the bare table to children in care.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
Sep 8, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  An afternoon snack was served on the bare table to children in care.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The operation has not documented monthly checks for fire extinguishers during the year 2022. The fire drill was not documented for August 2022.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Standard 746.5307(a).
Sep 8, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The operation has not documented monthly checks for fire extinguishers during the year 2022. The fire drill was not documented for August 2022.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  An afternoon snack was served on the bare table to children in care.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
Jan 11, 2022 to Aug 16, 20228 inspections and 8 investigations
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- Aug 16, 2022 inspection
- Aug 16, 2022 inspection
- Aug 16, 2022 inspection
- Aug 16, 2022 inspection
- Aug 9, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 9, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 9, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 9, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jan 18, 2022 inspection
- Jan 18, 2022 inspection
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- Jan 18, 2022 inspection
- Jan 11, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jan 11, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jan 11, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jan 11, 2022 complaint investigation
2021
Sep 13, 2021 to Dec 15, 202112 inspections and 8 investigations
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- Dec 15, 2021 inspection
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- Dec 15, 2021 inspection
- Dec 2, 2021 inspection
- Dec 2, 2021 inspection
- Dec 2, 2021 inspection
- Dec 2, 2021 inspection
- Dec 1, 2021 self-reported incident
- Dec 1, 2021 self-reported incident
- Dec 1, 2021 self-reported incident
- Dec 1, 2021 self-reported incident
- Sep 22, 2021 inspection
- Sep 22, 2021 inspection
- Sep 22, 2021 inspection
- Sep 22, 2021 inspection
- Sep 13, 2021 complaint investigation
- Sep 13, 2021 complaint investigation
- Sep 13, 2021 complaint investigation
- Sep 13, 2021 complaint investigation

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