2026-03-10 · 747.3219 · Medium High
Water Temperature
The hot water temperature in the sinks used by children exceeded more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Correction date recorded: 2026-03-10
Nikkies Care Club
Licensed Child-Care Home
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Provider details
- City / County / ZIP
- Amarillo / Potter / 79106
- Capacity
- 12
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours / Days
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Permit type
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- March 10, 2025
- 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 8 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated April 9, 2026.
The same records list 14 cited deficiencies dated August 19, 2024 to March 10, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 7 Medium High, 4 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 Nikkies Care Club in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 7 Medium High, 4 Medium).
Records list 8 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-04-09.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 3 |
| Medium High | 7 |
| Medium | 4 |
| 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 · 747.4607(a) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
The use zone for the swings was not the required 15 feet as it was 11 feet from another play equipment.
Correction date recorded: 2026-03-16
2026-03-10 · 747.3501 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were cleaning supplies, suncreens, and other items that are to be kept out of reach of children that could be accessed by children in care in the restroom. The outside deck area that is had broken fence pickets and opening that pose a hazard to children as the children can…
Correction date recorded: 2026-03-10
Full citation history from HHSC (14)
2026-03-10 · 747.4301(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-10. Correction verified: 2026-04-09.
Two children were observed sitting on high chairs and were not strapped in.
2026-03-10 · 747.3501 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-10. Correction verified: 2026-04-09.
There were cleaning supplies, suncreens, and other items that are to be kept out of reach of children that could be accessed by children in care in the restroom. The outside deck area that is had broken fence pickets and opening that pose a hazard to children as the children can fit through the gaps.
2026-03-10 · 747.4607(a) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-16. Correction verified: 2026-04-09.
The use zone for the swings was not the required 15 feet as it was 11 feet from another play equipment.
2026-03-10 · 747.3219 · Medium High
Water Temperature
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-10. Correction verified: 2026-04-09.
The hot water temperature in the sinks used by children exceeded more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
2025-09-03 · 747.801(1) · Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-07. Correction verified: 2025-09-30.
One child file was not available for review at inspection.
2025-09-03 · 747.3705(a) · Medium High
Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-12. Correction verified: 2025-09-27.
Chickens were observed freely roaming in the play area while children were outside playing and were not in a secure area that the children would not have contact with.
2025-09-03 · 747.4401(10) · High
Handrails on Stairs and Steps of Climbing Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-07. Correction verified: 2025-09-29.
There was no handrail observed on stairs steps that require a handrail as the door that had the handrail was observed that it was broken.
2024-11-21 · 747.2315(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-21. Correction verified: 2024-11-26.
An infant that is younger than 12 months of age was observed sleeping in crib swaddled and with an extra blanket in the crib,
2024-11-21 · 747.501(6) · Medium High
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-21. Correction verified: 2024-11-26.
The operational policies did not include information to parents about safe sleep for infants.
2024-11-21 · 747.801(2) · Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-22. Correction verified: 2024-11-26.
Infant feeding instructions were not available for review for an infant that is in care.
2024-11-21 · 747.5005(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-21. Correction verified: 2024-11-26.
The last fire drill that was practiced and documented was July/August 2024 and it is required to be practiced and documented monthly and must be exit time of 3 minutes or less.
2024-08-19 · 747.901 · Medium
Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-19. Correction verified: 2024-08-20.
One staff file was not available for review upon request at inspection.
2024-08-19 · 747.605(12) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-19. Correction verified: 2024-08-20.
Two children's files did not have the entire information in the emergency medical authorization section completed available for review.
2024-08-19 · 747.5103 · Medium High
Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-19. Correction verified: 2024-08-20.
The home did not have at least one 3A-40BC classified fire extinguisher.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1482775
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.