7 were rated high or medium-high risk. All were marked corrected. Texas HHSC inspections since 2021.
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: A caregiver lacked good judgement when preparing and cutting food over a highchair.
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Food Prep Area Separate from Other Areas: The caregivers were preparing food in the classroom.
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment: Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver inappropriately spanked a child for discipline.
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| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
8 answers need research — reviews, parent groups, the program’s website and traffic data. The report finds them for Child Development Center.
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Unlock in the report| Apr 22, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 28, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 16, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 15, 2025 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 9, 2023 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Nov 22, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
Each finding links to its normalized violation type (all facilities with the same finding) and to the exact inspection.
| Date | Code | Severity | Status | Finding (source text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | §746.1201(1) Staff qualifications & clearances | High risk | Corrected | Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: A caregiver lacked good judgement when preparing and cutting food over a highchair. |
| Mar 10, 2026 | §746.3317(9) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Food Prep Area Separate from Other Areas: The caregivers were preparing food in the classroom. |
| May 15, 2025 | §746.2805(1) Other | High risk | Corrected | Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment: Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver inappropriately spanked a child for discipline. |
| Apr 30, 2025 | §746.5101(b) Fire safety & emergency drills | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal: The last fire inspection 3-18-2025, the inspection are due annually. |
| Apr 3, 2025 | §746.1201(1) Staff qualifications & clearances | High risk | Corrected | Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: Caregiver failed to use good judgement when using a water bottle to spray children as discipline. |
| Oct 9, 2023 | §746.605(16) Health records & medication | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan: A child in care who had a listed diagnosed food allergy did not have a complete food allergy in file when reviewed as it was missing the parent signature. |
| Dec 17, 2021 | §746.605(16) Health records & medication | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan: Two children's diagnosed food allergy plans were reviewed and they did not contain the doctor signature as required. |
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Steps Amarillo, 79101 | Child care center | — | 100 | No records | — | 0.3 km |
| Opportunity School Amarillo, 79101 | Child care center | — | 97 | No records | — | 0.4 km |
| Mary Miles Learning Center Amarillo, 79102 | Child care center | — | 100 | No records | — | 0.6 km |
| Mclellan Learning Center Amarillo, 79101 | Child care center | — | 125 | No records | — | 1.2 km |
| Cleveland Street Head Start Amarillo, 79102 | Child care center | — | 186 | No records | — | 1.3 km |
| Little Nest Cdc LLC Amarillo, 79101 | Child care center | — | 131 | No records | — | 1.5 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas HHSC Operations TX | 106172 | name, type, status, capacity, ages, hours, address, phone, subsidies | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| us_census_geocoder US | 1401 S POLK ST|AMARILLO|TX|7… | location Census Geocoder Exact match: 1401 S POLK ST, AMARILLO, TX, 79101 | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| tx_twc_subsidy_providers TX | 241692 | tx_rising_star_rating, accepts_cc_subsidy | Verified | Nov 4, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| tx_twc_ccs_facilities TX | row-jrp7-856y_i25s | monthlyamtpaid, accrdstatus, prekstandard, headstart | Historical | Jun 1, 2024 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905751485 | Verified | Oct 5, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905903702 | Verified | Oct 2, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905751484 | Verified | Jun 18, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905903701 | Verified | Jun 16, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905751483 | Verified | Apr 22, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 |
Sources: Texas HHSC Operations, us_census_geocoder, tx_twc_subsidy_providers, tx_twc_ccs_facilities. Missing data never means no issue exists. Report a correction.