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Kristens Daycare
5203 S AUSTIN ST, Amarillo TX 79110-3222 · License #1516545 · Licensed Child-Care Home
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- (806) 282-2030
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- 5203 S AUSTIN ST, Amarillo TX 79110-3222 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 12 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
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