# Amarillo Montessori Academy Amarillo Montessori Academy is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Amarillo, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 238 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 3806 Bowie St, Amarillo, TX 79110 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 238 - License/permit: 60503 - Operator: not published - Phone: (806) 353-3871 - Website: amarillomontessoriacademy.com - Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: no - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=95364 ## Inspection record 23 findings across 40 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-11-17 to 2026-10-02); 21 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-08-28 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2026-10-02: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: Based on the evidence obtained a caregiver is not being aware when touching and interacting with children, causing minor injuries on children with her nails. (§746.1201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-1)) - 2026-07-22 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2026-08-27: Required Immunizations: 73 children's files reviewed did not have a current immunization record on file. (§746.613(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-613-a)) - 2026-07-22 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2026-07-29: No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File: An infant was observed swaddled while sleeping in a pack n play. (§746.2428; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2428)) - 2026-07-17 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-07-27: Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual: The missing training hours have not been received for the caregivers that were missing them during the inspection. (§746.1403(a)(5)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1403-a-5-a)) - 2026-06-19 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-07-17: Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual: Five of the ten caregivers files reviewed during the inspection did not have at least 24 hours of annual training. (§746.1403(a)(5)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1403-a-5-a)) - 2026-06-19 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-07-16: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: The operation does not have an up to date fire inspection. The most recent one is from November of 2024. (§746.5101(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5101-a)) - 2026-06-19 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-07-13: Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR: Three of the ten employee files reviewed did not have up to date first aid and CPR training. (§746.1301(a)(4)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1301-a-4-a)) - 2026-05-11 — Safety hazards, High risk, Correction verified 2026-05-21: Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children: Cleaning supplies were stored in a closet that the door was open to and was accessible to children in care. (§746.3407(12); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407-12)) - 2026-05-11 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-06-19: Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: Evidence obtained during the investigation showed that the operation has not been conducting the required drills. (§746.5205(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5205-1)) - 2026-05-11 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2026-06-19: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: Evidence obtained during the investigation showed that a caregiver did not demonstrate competency when they picked a child up in a way that did not follow the daycare's procedures. This occurred despite the employee having received training on this topic prior to the incident. (§746.1201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-1)) - 2026-05-11 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-05-21: Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area: A fabric cover was observed on a changing pad that cannot be sanitized between each child. (§746.3505(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3505-e)) - 2026-05-11 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-05-29: Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training: Five of the seven staff files reviewed did not have at least the required 24 hours of annual training. (§746.1301(a)(5)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1301-a-5-a)) - 2026-03-18 — Food & nutrition, High risk, Correction verified 2026-05-05: Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles: Evidence obtained during the investigation shows that bottles have been propped for infants during feeding times instead of being held by an adult. The infants were not old enough to hold the bottle themselves. (§746.2419(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2419-3)) - 2025-10-17 — Safety hazards, High risk, Correction verified 2025-11-07: Requirements for Feeding Infants - Regular Meals and Snacks: Based on evidence obtained dung the investigation, two children were not fed according to their normal mealtimes. (§746.2419(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2419-4)) - 2025-09-26 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2025-11-07: Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling: Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver picked up a child up by one arm causing the child's elbow to become dislocated. (§746.2805(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-3)) - …and 8 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Novum Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1535462) — 0.33 km, capacity 80 - [Night and Day Care and Play](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-159220) — 1.09 km, capacity 164 - [Pavillard Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-105461) — 1.16 km, capacity 119 - [Bright Minds Academy at Canyon Drive](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1401537) — 1.35 km, capacity 83 - [Amarillo Isd Little Learners Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1531061) — 1.74 km, capacity 55 - [Giggle & Grow](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1525667) — 1.79 km, capacity 95 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 95364 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=95364 - us_census_geocoder record 3806 BOWIE ST|AMARILLO|TX|79110 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 60503 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=60503 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-95364 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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