Amarillo Montessori Academy

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Amarillo / Randall / 79110
Street address: 3806 Bowie St
Phone: (806) 353-3871
Capacity: 238
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: October 24, 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 18 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated October 2, 2026.

The same records list 17 cited deficiencies dated November 2, 2023 to July 22, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 10 High, 6 Medium High, 1 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 17 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 17 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 17 cited deficiencies for Amarillo Montessori Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (10 High, 6 Medium High, 1 Medium).

Records list 18 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-02.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	10
Medium High	6
Medium	1
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

2026-07-22 · 746.2428 · High

No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

An infant was observed swaddled while sleeping in a pack n play.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-22

2026-07-22 · 746.613(a) · High

Required Immunizations

73 children's files reviewed did not have a current immunization record on file.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-12

2026-07-17 · 746.1403(a)(5)(A) · Medium High

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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-24

Full citation history from HHSC (22)

2026-07-22 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-12. Correction verified: 2026-08-27.
73 children's files reviewed did not have a current immunization record on file.
2026-07-22 · 746.2428 · High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-22. Correction verified: 2026-07-29.
An infant was observed swaddled while sleeping in a pack n play.
2026-07-17 · 746.1403(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-24. Correction verified: 2026-07-27.
The missing training hours have not been received for the caregivers that were missing them during the inspection.
2026-06-19 · 746.1403(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-03. Correction verified: 2026-07-17.
Five of the ten caregivers files reviewed during the inspection did not have at least 24 hours of annual training.
2026-06-19 · 746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-03. Correction verified: 2026-07-13.
Three of the ten employee files reviewed did not have up to date first aid and CPR training.
2026-06-19 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-03. Correction verified: 2026-07-16.
The operation does not have an up to date fire inspection. The most recent one is from November of 2024.
2026-05-11 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-08. Correction verified: 2026-06-19.
Evidence obtained during the investigation showed that the operation has not been conducting the required drills.
2026-05-11 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-08. Correction verified: 2026-05-29.
Five of the seven staff files reviewed did not have at least the required 24 hours of annual training.
2026-05-11 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-15. Correction verified: 2026-05-21.
Cleaning supplies were stored in a closet that the door was open to and was accessible to children in care.
2026-05-11 · 746.3505(e) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-15. Correction verified: 2026-05-21.
A fabric cover was observed on a changing pad that cannot be sanitized between each child.
2026-05-11 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-08. Correction verified: 2026-06-19.
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.
2026-03-18 · 746.2419(3) · High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-27. Correction verified: 2026-05-05.
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.
2025-10-17 · 746.2419(4) · High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Regular Meals and Snacks
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-06. Correction verified: 2025-11-07.
Based on evidence obtained dung the investigation, two children were not fed according to their normal mealtimes.
2025-09-26 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-03. Correction verified: 2025-11-07.
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.
2025-09-18 · 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: 2025-09-18. Correction verified: 2025-09-29.
Two caregivers present at the operation did not have eligible background checks and were in classrooms with children in care.
2024-10-15 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-21. Correction verified: 2024-11-21.
The most recent fire inspection is from February 2023.
2023-11-02 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-02. Correction verified: 2023-11-06.
The last Children's Product Certification was completed on 1/24/2022 and is past due.
2022-11-18 · 746.1301(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-02. Correction verified: 2022-12-07.
A caregiver employed longer than 90 days did not have documentation of all 24 required pre-service training.
2022-06-21 · 746.3317(6) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-21. Correction verified: 2022-07-05.
Two children were observed via video walking around eating a slice of pizza without sanitary holders in the classroom.
2021-12-03 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-31. Correction verified: 2022-03-04.
A caregiver whose training year was 5/31/2020 - 5/31/2021 did not have 24 hours of annual training in file and was missing 3 clock hours.
2021-12-03 · 746.1107(2) · Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-31. Correction verified: 2022-03-04.
Five staff files reviewed did not have high school diplomas in file for review.
2021-12-03 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-31. Correction verified: 2022-03-04.
A chlid's file reviewed did not have a complete affidavit for immunization or immunizations in file.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=95364

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.