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Kristens Daycare

5203 S AUSTIN ST, Amarillo TX 79110-3222 · License #1516545 · Licensed Child-Care Home

Full Permit
Capacity 12 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Nov 13, 2025
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5203 S AUSTIN ST, Amarillo TX 79110-3222 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Tue07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Wed07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Thu07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Fri07:00 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedPart Time Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 12 children
13
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
10
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
12
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.1
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Nov 13, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 4, 2025 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    747.635(a) · Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained

    There are no sign in/out sheets on file for two children in care.

    Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

  • Medium High

    747.3501 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    In the bathroom used by children there was a shaving razor accessible to children in care. Additionally there were multiple nails protruding from the fence in the backyard in the area that is used by children.

    Corrected by Nov 4, 2025

  • High

    747.3505(b) · Ammunition Kept Separate, Locked and Inaccessible to Children

    Ammunition is being stored in a drawer of a cabinet that is in a room where the door was not locked.

    Corrected by Nov 4, 2025

Jan 14, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    747.3219 · Water Temperature

    The water temperature of the sink being used by children in care reached to 161.9 degrees Fahrenheit. **This was corrected at inspection when the provider turned off the hot water for this sink.

    Corrected by Jan 14, 2025

Oct 7, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 11, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    747.3501 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    A bottle of glue was observed within reach of children that has instructions on the bottle that say it should be stored away from children.

    Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

  • Medium

    747.2105(c)(3) · Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily

    A child in care watched Television for over an hour.

    Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

May 24, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 21, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    747.1503(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

    It was observed during inspection that children were left outside alone multiple times and the caregiver did not have adequate supervision as they were unable to have visual or auditory awareness of each child. Additionally, the caregiver was not in close proximity to the children outside to be able to intervene if necessary.

    Corrected by May 21, 2024

Feb 7, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 24, 2024 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium High

    747.5005(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    The fire drills have not been documented since October 2023. The severe weather drill and lock down drills did not have the required drills practiced and documented at least four each in 2023. The testing and checking of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide and fire extinguishers was not documented.

    Corrected by Jan 24, 2024

  • Medium High

    747.2307 · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps

    An infant in care was not strapped into an equipment, rocker, that has safety straps. **This was corrected when the provider strapped the child in to the equipment.

    Corrected by Jan 24, 2024

  • Medium High

    747.501(6) · Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants

    Two infants in care did not have proof of the safe sleep for infants policy being provided to parents at enrollment.

    Corrected by Jan 24, 2024

  • Medium

    747.401(a)(2) · Posting Requirements-Inspection Report

    The inspection form for the inspection conducted on was not posted as required. Additionally, the Permit Renewal Acceptance Letter was not posted as required.

    Corrected by Jan 24, 2024

  • Medium

    747.2321(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    Two infants in care did not have infant feeding instructions avaiable for review upon request.

    Corrected by Jan 24, 2024

Oct 6, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 22, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    747.3501 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    The bathroom used by children was observed having items within reach of children that state keep out of reach of children as well as there were medicine and other items that should be kept out of reach of children.

    Corrected by Sep 22, 2023

Aug 18, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 26, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 12, 2023 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    747.501(6) · Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants

    There operational policies did not include information to parents regarding infant safe sleep.

    Corrected by Jun 12, 2023

  • Medium

    747.2321(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    An infant in care did not have current infant feeding instructions available for review upon request.

    Corrected by Jun 12, 2023

  • High

    747.4401(8) · No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone

    During the inspection children were observed playing on play equipment that was on concrete and did not have required use zone all around the equipment of at least 6 feet.

    Corrected by Jun 12, 2023

  • Medium

    747.1309(a) · Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

    The primary caregiver was missing 2 hours of the required 30 clock hours in the annual training year for 12/2021 - 12/2022. **This was corrected at inspection when the provider moved over 2 1/2 hours from the current year to the last completed training year.

    Corrected by Jun 12, 2023

Oct 25, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 12, 2022 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    747.3213(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    Hand washing did not occur for a child in care after having a diaper change completed.

    Corrected by Oct 12, 2022

  • Medium High

    747.2307 · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps

    A child was observed being placed in a high chair and eating without being strapped in.

    Corrected by Oct 12, 2022

  • Medium

    747.801(7) · Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation

    The documentation of safety drills including checking of fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide, and smoke detectors was not available for review at inspection.

    Corrected by Oct 14, 2022

  • Medium High

    747.635(a) · Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained

    The sign in and out logs for the last three months were not able to be reviewed at inspection.

    Corrected by Oct 12, 2022

Feb 11, 2022 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium

    747.501(8) · Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    The operational policies does not have a policy or information regarding the promotion of physical activity.

    Corrected by Feb 22, 2022

  • Medium

    747.2321(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    Infant feeding instructions were not available for review for an infant in care.

    Corrected by Feb 14, 2022

  • High

    747.613(a) · Required Immunizations

    Upon file reviews, one child's file had no immunizations in file for revew and another child's file did not have an up to date immunization record in file.

    Corrected by Feb 22, 2022

  • Medium

    747.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information

    Upon file review of four children's records the following were found missing information: One file did not have information provided by the child's parents regarding a person of release. One file missing the address for the emergency contact listed by the parent. Two files were missing the name of physician and other pertinent information under the authorization for emergency medical attention section. One child did not have any signature under the admission requirement for a health statement.

    Corrected by Feb 22, 2022

  • Medium

    747.3935(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification

    The last children's product safety commission form available for review was signed on 1/5/2021. **This was corrected at inspection when it was signed by the provider at inspection.

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2022

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Nov 4, 2025 inspection noted: “There are no sign in/out sheets on file for two children in care.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jan 14, 2025 inspection noted: “The water temperature of the sink being used by children in care reached to 161.9 degrees Fahrenheit. **This was corrected at inspection when the provider turn…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Sep 11, 2024 inspection noted: “A bottle of glue was observed within reach of children that has instructions on the bottle that say it should be stored away from children.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error