2026-03-10 · 746.3317(9) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Food Prep Area Separate from Other Areas
The caregivers were preparing food in the classroom.
Correction date recorded: 2026-04-15
Child Development Center
Licensed Center
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Provider details
- City / County / ZIP
- Amarillo / Potter / 79101
- Street address
- 1401 S Polk St
- Phone
- (806) 374-2891
- Capacity
- 180
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours / Days
- 07:15 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Permit type
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- February 24, 1989
- Operation status:
- Active
- Corrective action
- HHSC lists: No
- Adverse action
- HHSC lists: No
- Temporarily closed
- HHSC lists: No
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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 October 5, 2026.
The same records list 5 cited deficiencies dated April 3, 2025 to March 10, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 2 Medium High).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 5 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 5 of these citations.
The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.
Generated from Texas HHSC state records. Counts and dates come directly from the published state data; no descriptions were written by a model.
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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 5 cited deficiencies for Child Development Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 2 Medium High).
Records list 11 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-05.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 3 |
| Medium High | 2 |
| Medium | 0 |
| 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
2026-03-10 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver lacked good judgement when preparing and cutting food over a highchair.
Correction date recorded: 2026-04-15
2025-05-15 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver inappropriately spanked a child for discipline.
Correction date recorded: 2025-05-16
Full citation history from HHSC (7)
2026-03-10 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-15. Correction verified: 2026-04-22.
A caregiver lacked good judgement when preparing and cutting food over a highchair.
2026-03-10 · 746.3317(9) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Food Prep Area Separate from Other Areas
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-15. Correction verified: 2026-04-22.
The caregivers were preparing food in the classroom.
2025-05-15 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-16. Correction verified: 2025-05-28.
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver inappropriately spanked a child for discipline.
2025-04-30 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-16. Correction verified: 2025-05-13.
The last fire inspection 3-18-2025, the inspection are due annually.
2025-04-03 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-15. Correction verified: 2025-04-30.
Caregiver failed to use good judgement when using a water bottle to spray children as discipline.
2023-10-09 · 746.605(16) · Medium High
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-11. Correction verified: 2023-10-10.
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.
2021-12-17 · 746.605(16) · Medium High
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-14. Correction verified: 2022-01-31.
Two children's diagnosed food allergy plans were reviewed and they did not contain the doctor signature as required.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=106172
Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.
Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.