# Sunshine Valley Child Care Center Sunshine Valley Child Care Center is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Amarillo, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 68 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 4618 River Rd, Amarillo, TX 79108 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 68 - License/permit: 1675634 - Operator: not published - Phone: (806) 381-1659 - Website: www.imaginationstation.com - Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1308375 ## Inspection record 33 findings across 45 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-06-03 to 2026-04-09); 29 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-03-17 — Safety hazards, High risk, Correction verified 2026-04-09: Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions: The child safety alarm installed in each of the vehicles used for transportation is not disabling when the button is triggered in the back of the vehicle after it is checked. The alarm system requires maintenance. (§746.5625(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5625-b)) - 2024-08-22 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Low risk, Corrected at inspection: Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee: Four staff records lacked the signature of the signature of the trainer. One also lacked the participants signature. All four lacked some or all of the topic boxes for orientation. All four sections of orientation was corrected at inspection. (§746.1329(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1329-d)) - 2024-05-10 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2024-06-11: Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language: Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver used a harsh tone when yelling at children in care when attempting to get children to listen to instruction. (§746.2805(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-6)) - 2024-05-10 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-06-11: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children: Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver added another child to a classroom and placing it over ratio. (§746.1601; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1601)) - 2024-05-10 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2024-06-11: Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling: Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver grabbed a child off a shelf by the arm and onto the ground as the manner in which to remove the child from a low-level shelf in the classroom. (§746.2805(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-3)) - 2023-08-16 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2023-09-14: Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling: Based on the evidence obtained, there is substantial evidence that a caregiver was handling children in care in a rough manner and grabbing them by the arm for discipline. (§746.2805(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-3)) - 2023-07-20 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-07-31: Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist: A frame for a canopy on the toddler playground has two broken pipe pieces that are suspended and only attached to one end. One piece is suspended at a 45 degree angle pointing to the ground. The canopy frame requires immediate repair to prevent the broken pieces from coming completely detached and falling into the outdoor space. The piece that was at a 45 degree angle was repaired at inspection and the other piece will require a taller ladder to reach for repair. (§746.4751(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4751-b)) - 2023-03-27 — Food & nutrition, High risk, Correction verified 2023-04-06: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety: A caregiver did not timely intervene on the playground when a child's safety was at risk. The plastic kitchen was pushed over onto the ground on top of a child and additional children were sitting on the child through the openings of the kitchen. Additional children sitting on top of the kitchen and pushing each other. (§746.1205(a)(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-5)) - 2023-03-27 — Food & nutrition, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-04-06: Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play: Water was not observed being served after outdoor activities or during snack time. (§746.3301(f)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3301-f-1)) - 2023-02-03 — Other, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-02-10: Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement: A caregiver was observed at inspection communicating with a child that required re-direction and positive guidance. The caregiver told the child, "you want to listen or do you want to be a baby." This statement does not encourage positive statement to the child. (§746.2803(4)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2803-4-a)) - 2023-02-03 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-02-10: Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child: A caregiver was observed at inspection leaving a child on an above ground diaper changing surface in the classroom bathroom. The caregiver walked away and into the classroom to discipline other children in care. (§746.3503(c)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3503-c-3)) - 2023-02-03 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-02-10: Children Handwashing Before Eating: The toddler classroom was observed with the children engaging in afternoon snack but they did not have their hands washed prior to snack time. (§746.3417(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3417-1)) - 2023-02-03 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2023-02-10: Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training: Two classrooms were observed making threats to the children in care that they won't have snack time if they don't behave. One placed the child in time out and withheld snack time while the rest of the classroom had snack. In another classroom, the caregiver told the child that they can either eat at the designated chair for snack or could go to time out. The child wanted snack but just wanted a different seat. (§746.2805(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-2)) - 2023-02-03 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-02-10: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control: Two classrooms were observed at inspection with children out of control and the caregiver in charge unable to maintain control of the group. Children were observed climbing on shelves, immediately defying time out requests and running around the classroom. (§746.1203(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1203-5)) - 2023-02-03 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-02-10: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children: Two children were observed running out of their primary classroom into the kitchen of the operation. The primary caregiver stayed in the primary classroom with the first group of children but was unable to adequately supervise the two that left the room and were in the kitchen. (§746.1203(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1203-4)) - …and 18 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Pleasant Valley Baptist Church](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-159296) — 0.63 km, capacity 125 - [Sybil B Harrington Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-169623) — 3.85 km, capacity 125 - [Region 16 Head Start Nelson](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-157452) — 4.22 km, capacity 90 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1308375 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1308375 - us_census_geocoder record 4618 RIVER RD|AMARILLO|TX|79108 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1675634 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1675634 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-a5p9~4jzy_fakd (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1675634 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 06398-0001 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=06398-0001 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1308375 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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