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Home › TX › Amarillo › Buttons and Bows Early Learning Center
3815 S LIPSCOMB ST, Amarillo TX 79110-1217 · License #544861 · Center · Licensed Center
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746.5607(b) · Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Booster seats that were involved in a vehicle accident continued to be used by children in care. The manufacturers instructions also say that any booster seat involved in an accident should not be used after a crash. This was corrected at inspection when the operation replaced the booster seats that had been involved in the accident with new ones.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1205(a)(4) · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
The caregiver in the classroom was observed sleeping while the children were napping.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2026
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
A child was left outside on the playground, alone, for approximately 2-3 minutes. This prevented staff from having auditory or visual awareness of the child and would have prevented them from intervening had a situation arose.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on evidence obtained it was determined that children under the age of two were given screen time.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation did not notify parents of a bed bug infestation that was in the classrooms.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, staff have used a tobacco based-vaporizer in the restrooms in the facility which are on the premises of the operation.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation was using over the counter products to exterminate bed bugs which included: using essential oils, an alcohol and water mixture to spray, and setting off a bed bug bomb in the operation.
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
After toileting, children sat back down in the hallway until the sink in the girls bathroom was available to use for hand washing despite there being a sink in the boys bathroom that could have been used. While waiting, children were observed touching their faces and touching other people with their unclean hands.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A pot around the base of a tree on the playground has broken in multiple places resulting in a few of the edges being a shear hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3505(c) · Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
A caregiver was observed changing three diapers without changing out their gloves between each diaper change.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Four children had their diaper changed but their hands were not washed afterwards. The caregiver did not wash their hands either between diaper changes.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There were cleaning supplies accesible to children under a sink in a classroom. The safety latch was broken on the cabinet door.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3317(6) · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Food was being served on the bare table for a child to eat at lunch.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3701(10) · Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
The television in the school age classroom is not anchored and poses a tipping hazard to children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There are multiple pieces of flooring tile that are chipped/broken that pose a tripping hazard to children in care. Additionally, there is a large pothole out on the playground that could cause a child to trip.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2805(9) · Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
Active play time outside is being withheld for discipline.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407(9) · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There is a vent in one of the center areas that is bent upwards on one edge and causes a potential tripping hazard. Additionally, there is trash present on the floor of a classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.401(10) · Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
The operation did not have posted the two children's names that were found to have a diagnosed food allergy. **This was corrected at inspection when the staff wrote the names on the postings in the classrooms, eating area, and where the food is prepared.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1205(a)(4) · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During the inspection, a child wondered off and was left unsupervised as the primary caregivers/staff were not aware of the child's on going activity and did not have auditory or visual awareness of the child.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2203(b) · Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
The staff were observed at inspection not following their activity plan. The classrooms were observed during songs and diaper changes time. One classroom did not have the activity plan available for the group that is cared for.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5617(a)(5) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Two vans that are used to transport children did not the fire extinguisher required. One of the vans was missing the first aid kit and another van did not have the first aid kit complete. *This was corrected at inspection when the staff placed a complete first aid kit and fire extinguishers were found and placed in the vans.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.605(16) · Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
One child in care did not have a food allergy plan in their file that required a plan in file by the doctor.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Two children were observed having diaper changes and did not wash hands after their diaper was changed.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.605(12) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child file was reviewed and it was missing the parent signature that provides proof of granting medical authorization in case of an emergency to the facility. One child file was reviewed and it was missing the address for the emergency contact listed by the parent in the file. One child file was reviewed and it was missing information regarding the child school attendance or a shot record in file.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's files was missing a health statement for a child that has been attending care longer than 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 28, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.401(2) · Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent Child Care Regulation inspection form was not posted.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1301(a)(1)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two staff files were reviewed but there was no proof if file showing that orientation provided to related to administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; understanding, building, and physical premises safety; handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials; precautions in transportation and no trainer signature was provided for this.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5103 · Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation does not have documentation of the fire drill that appears to have been conducted in April.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children files were missing a health statement for children that have been attending care longer than 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.613(a) · Required Immunizations
One child file reviewed did not have any immunizations in file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1316(a) · Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Four staff did not have proof of current transportation training in file for review as it expired last month.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
A staff employed did not have the required 30 hours for the annual training and only had 14 hours that were valid during the annual training year for review.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3415(4) · Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed conducting diaper changes at inspection but did not wash their hands afterwards, despite wearing gloves. Additionally, children did not wash their hands after diaper changes were conducted.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.613(a) · Required Immunizations
Four child files reviewed did not have any immunizations in file.
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.401(9) · Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current employee list printed and posted. **This was corrected at inspection when the operation printed and updated the current staff list to reflect current staff employed.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two staff were missing the required topics and also did not have training related to shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma including understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and understanding early childhood brain development in their annual training year. One staff did not have all 24 hours required for annual training and were missing 8 hours of training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One child file was missing any information from the parent on the special problems/food allergies section. Three children's files were missing the address for the individual listed as the emergency contact for the child. Four children files reviewed did not have any information on the section related to the health statement/doctor statement.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children files were missing a health statement for children that have been attending care longer than 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.901 · Required Personnel Records
The personnel file that was missing the photo identification had this in file. The two personnel files that were missing copies of their high school diplomas had this in file. The three files that did not have the signed affidavit for employments were reviewed. Two of the three affidavits for employment were completed and one continued to not be completed/signed. **This was corrected at inspection when the director notarized the affidavit for employment at this inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1301(1)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
All three files continue to not have proof of orientation being obtained by the staff within 7 days of being hired as there were no boxes checked or signatures obtained. **This was corrected at inspection when the director and staff completed this form and updated at inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement
One child file is still missing the health statement in the file and this child has been enrolled as of 11/7/2021. The health statement is required to be in file within 12 months of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1301(1)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
All three files did not have proof of orientation being obtained by the staff within 7 days of being hired as there were no boxes checked or signatures obtained.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement
One child file was missing the health statement in the file and this child has been enrolled as of 11/7/2021. The health statement is required to be in file within 12 months of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.901 · Required Personnel Records
Three personnel files reviewed were missing information in the file that was required. One staff file did not have a photo identification in file for review. Two staff files did not have copies of a high school diploma in file for the staff. All three files did not have the required signed affidavit for employment for the staff in file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The fire drills, smoke detector,and carbon monoxide tests were last practiced and documented on 10/2022 and these are required to be completed once monthly. There were only three severe weather/shelter in place drills and three lockdown drills that were practiced and documented for the calendar year 2022 and there is a requirement of at least 4 drills that are to be practiced and documented.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.613(a) · Required Immunizations
One child file was missing up to date immunizations.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification
The last children's product certification available for review was dated for 8/27/2021 and this is required to be completed annually. ***The director corrected this at inspection when she signed a new children's product certification at inspection and dated it for 1/10/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4751(b) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The last documented monthly maintenance checklist for the building/grounds and playgrounds was completed in 10/2022 and this is required to be documented at least once a month.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.605(12) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One children's files were missing the address for the individual listed as the emergency contact for the child. Two children's files were missing the phone number for the individual listed as the person of release for the child. Two children s files were missing any information from the parent on the special problems/food allergies section. Three children's files were missing information or did not have the authorization for emergency medical attention section complete and one childs files was missing parent signature on this section.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most current fire inspection was last conducted on 1/11/2021 and it is required to be done at least once every 12 months and, therefore it is past due.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1301(1)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two staff files reviewed but there was no proof if file showing that orientation provided to related to administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; understanding, building, and physical premises safety; handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials; precautions in transportation. *The operation corrected these at inspection when the director and staff completed them at inspection.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5401 · Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The most current gas inspection was last conducted on 10/17/2019 and it is required to be done once every two years and, therefore it is past due.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most current sanitation inspection was last conducted on 1/5/2021 and it is required to be done at least once every 12 months and, therefore it is past due.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the walk-through, multiple classrooms were observed with outlets not covered, chemicals/cleaning supplies not stored out of reach of children. Additionally, multiple classrooms were observed with space heaters within reach of children and not mounted out of the reach of children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation did not report an infestation of bed bugs in the facility within the required timeframe of 48 hours to Child Care Regulation.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
A child file was reviewed that has a diagnosed food allergy and the food allergy plan in file was not complete.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, children were being inappropriately disciplined by staff when children were hit with an instrument as well as yelled by staff and spoken to in a harsh manner and made to run laps while outside in the play area as form of punishment.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the evidence obtained in the investigation, staff have been using their cell phone for personal use while in direct care of children.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited