# Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Pleasant Valley Baptist Church is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Amarillo, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 125 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 555 E Hastings Ave, Amarillo, TX 79108 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 125 - License/permit: 541191 - Operator: not published - Phone: (806) 383-2200 - 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=159296 ## Inspection record 31 findings across 23 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-04-18 to 2026-08-11); 24 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2025-09-09 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-09-17: Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area: Diaper changing was observed and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized in between each session. (§746.3505(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3505-e)) - 2025-08-29 — Food & nutrition, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-09-09: Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days: Three infant feeding instructions were last udated over 30 days ago. (§746.2421(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2421-b)) - 2025-08-29 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-09-09: Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering: A child had their diaper changed and they did not have their hands washed after. Then they immediately were transitioned to being fed a bottle as well. (§746.3417(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3417-3)) - 2025-08-29 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-09-09: Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child: A caregiver did not wash their hand their hands after changing a child's diaper and then immediately went to feeding that same child. (§746.3415(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3415-4)) - 2025-08-29 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-09-09: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: There was evidence of active insect activity in the office of the daycare. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2024-09-11 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: The playground had equipment with cracks in the plastic. The areas were covered with duct tape to remove the exposed pinch hazard. One trash can had layered food that was dried onto the bottom of the lid. This was scrubbed at inspection and dried food removed. The fence of the outdoor space had an extended bolt that needs to be shortened to reduce the likelihood of injuries. This was covered with a cup and taped to reduce the risk. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2024-04-12 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-04-23: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors: The emergency practices documentation was lacking the first page that documents the severe weather and lock down drills for the calendar year. Additionally, a fire drill was not documented for March. And the monthly checks of the fire extinguisher check, smoke detector and carbon dioxide detector check was not documented for February or March. (§746.801(10); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-10)) - 2024-04-12 — Safety hazards, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-04-29: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report: The most recent gas leak inspection was not availlable for review. (§746.801(13); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-13)) - 2024-04-12 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-04-12: Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal: An updated annual fire inspection was due by 04/11/2023 and had not been conducted or scheduled. (§746.5101(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5101-b)) - 2024-02-27 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2024-02-28: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: A volunteer had access to children in care before having an eligibility notification from the centralized background check unit. The volunteer left the operation during the inspection. (§745.641; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-641)) - 2024-02-27 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Low risk, Corrected at inspection: Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee: Two employee records was lacking documentation of completed orientation. One employee records was lacking documentation of completed pre service. It was corrected at inspection with the orientation and pre service training previously completed documented. (§746.1329(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1329-d)) - 2023-11-06 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-11-10: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: A frequent visitor was present at the operation for at least 3 days in the last 30 days prior to having an eligibility notification received by the operation. The frequent visitor left the operation during the inspection. (§745.641; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-641)) - 2023-11-01 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-11-06: Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders: Two classrooms were observed with children eating snack on the bare table without a napkin or plate. (§746.3317(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3317-6)) - 2023-11-01 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-11-06: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: Multiple classrooms were lacking lids to trash cans that have dirty diapers and food debri from afternoon snack time. One classroom had a cord hanging from the shelf and is in reach of children and poses a risk. One play house on the playground has a broken piece that is a sharp edge and presents a risk. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2023-11-01 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-11-06: Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering: One classroom was observed with the older infant not having their hands washed after a diaper change. Additionally, the staff member did not wash their own hands after changing a diaper as well. (§746.3417(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3417-3)) - …and 16 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Sunshine Valley Child Care Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1308375) — 0.63 km, capacity 68 - [Sybil B Harrington Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-169623) — 3.23 km, capacity 125 - [Region 16 Head Start Nelson](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-157452) — 3.61 km, capacity 90 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 159296 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=159296 - us_census_geocoder record 555 E HASTINGS AVE|AMARILLO|TX|79108 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 541191 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=541191 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-h88c~2jha.jtj4 (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=541191 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 06074-0001 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=06074-0001 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-159296 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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