Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Amarillo / Potter / 79106
Street address: 5005 W Interstate 40
Phone: (806) 352-9436
Capacity: 165
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: October 21, 1985
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 11 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 27, 2026.

The same records list 14 cited deficiencies dated May 16, 2024 to August 27, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 8 High, 4 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 14 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 14 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 14 cited deficiencies for Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (8 High, 4 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Records list 11 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-27.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	8
Medium High	4
Medium	2
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-08-27 · 746.613(a) · High

Required Immunizations

Two children's files reviewed did not have any immunizations in file for review.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-16

2026-08-27 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

A caregiver's file was reviewed and CPR training and First Aid training in file was expired as of 6/2026.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-21

2026-08-27 · 746.5101(a) · High

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The last fire inspection was completed 3/3/2025 and was required to be completed annually, or by 3/3/2026.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-10

Full citation history from HHSC (18)

2026-08-27 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-10. Correction verified: 2026-09-10.
The last fire inspection was completed 3/3/2025 and was required to be completed annually, or by 3/3/2026.
2026-08-27 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-21. Correction verified: 2026-09-10.
A caregiver's file was reviewed and CPR training and First Aid training in file was expired as of 6/2026.
2026-08-27 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-16. Correction verified: 2026-09-09.
Two children's files reviewed did not have any immunizations in file for review.
2025-10-15 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-07. Correction verified: 2025-11-03.
The food allergy plan for a child in care did not have the required doctor signature.
2025-10-15 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-15. Correction verified: 2025-10-21.
A classroom was observed and a child did not have their hands washed after their diaper was changed.
2025-05-15 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-19. Correction verified: 2025-07-01.
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the staff were unaware of the on-going activities and lacked auditory and visual awareness of a child they were responsible for after the rest of the class was taken in from outside. The child was left alone, outside on the playground, for approximately 10-15 minutes. Additionally, the child was discovered by another church staff employee who made the operation aware that the child was missing and was outside unsupervised.
2025-05-15 · 746.307(b)(4) · High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-19. Correction verified: 2025-07-01.
Based on evidence obtained, the operation did not notify parents immediately of a situation that placed their child at risk when their child was left outside for approximately 10-15 minutes without a caregiver present. They notified the parents approximately 3 hours after the incident occurred where they should have been notified once the child was safe.
2025-01-25 · 746.2401(6) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-14. Correction verified: 2025-02-27.
An infant was observed sleeping with a bib on during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.
2025-01-25 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-14. Correction verified: 2025-02-27.
Based on evidence obtained a caregiver was unable to see the ongoing activities of children, and a child had minor injuries due to another child.
2024-08-12 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-12. Correction verified: 2024-08-26.
A group of children were observed participating in screen time during nap/rest time during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.
2024-06-26 · 746.605(12) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-28. Correction verified: 2024-07-01.
Children's files were reviewed and there were seven children that did not have the emergency medical authorization complete in file. Three children's files were missing information for the emergency contact listed and one child was missing phone numbers for the people of release provided by the parent. Three children's files did not have the required parent signature on the child admission form.
2024-06-26 · 746.1301(a)(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-28. Correction verified: 2024-07-01.
Two staff did not have orientation in file as required for review.
2024-06-26 · 746.2203(a) · Medium
Written Activity Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-28. Correction verified: 2024-07-01.
Three classrooms did not have activity plans available for review at inspection.
2024-05-16 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-20. Correction verified: 2024-06-26.
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, an individual has been frequently and regularly present with direct access to children without an eligible background check notification.
2023-06-13 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-06-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The annual product certificate was not updated.
2023-03-29 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-06. Correction verified: 2023-06-13.
DFPS investigates and determines that a staff member at the operation is found Reason to Believe for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child in care.
2023-03-29 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-06. Correction verified: 2023-06-13.
A caregiver grabbed a child and caused bruising.
2022-08-23 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-29. Correction verified: 2022-09-09.
A caregiver failed to use good judgment when she grasped a child by the upper arm when directly the child to a table and chair for re-direction that resulted in an injury that required medical treatment.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=100928

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.