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Sunshine Valley Child Care Center

4618 RIVER RD, Amarillo TX 79108-5202 · License #1675634 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 68 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Apr 9, 2026
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Contact

Director
Dabareh Johnson
Address
4618 RIVER RD, Amarillo TX 79108-5202 · 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 ProvidedDrop-In CarePart Time CareTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 68 children
3
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
1
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
18
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.2
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Apr 9, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 17, 2026 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    746.5625(b) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

    The child safety alarm installed in each of the vehicles used for transportation is not disabling when the button is triggered in the back of the vehicle after it is checked. The alarm system requires maintenance.

    Corrected by Apr 3, 2026

Jul 2, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 16, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 22, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Low

    746.1329(d) · Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee

    Four staff records lacked the signature of the signature of the trainer. One also lacked the participants signature. All four lacked some or all of the topic boxes for orientation. All four sections of orientation was corrected at inspection.

    Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

Jun 27, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 11, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 22, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 21, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 14, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 8, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 4, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 11, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 22, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 14, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 18, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 31, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 20, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.4751(b) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

    A frame for a canopy on the toddler playground has two broken pipe pieces that are suspended and only attached to one end. One piece is suspended at a 45 degree angle pointing to the ground. The canopy frame requires immediate repair to prevent the broken pieces from coming completely detached and falling into the outdoor space. The piece that was at a 45 degree angle was repaired at inspection and the other piece will require a taller ladder to reach for repair.

    Corrected by Jul 20, 2023

Apr 6, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 27, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • High

    746.1205(a)(5) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

    A caregiver did not timely intervene on the playground when a child's safety was at risk. The plastic kitchen was pushed over onto the ground on top of a child and additional children were sitting on the child through the openings of the kitchen. Additional children sitting on top of the kitchen and pushing each other.

    Corrected by Mar 27, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.3301(f)(1) · Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play

    Water was not observed being served after outdoor activities or during snack time.

    Corrected by Mar 27, 2023

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Mar 17, 2026 inspection noted: “The child safety alarm installed in each of the vehicles used for transportation is not disabling when the button is triggered in the back of the vehicle after…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Aug 22, 2024 inspection noted: “Four staff records lacked the signature of the signature of the trainer. One also lacked the participants signature. All four lacked some or all of the topic bo…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jul 20, 2023 inspection noted: “A frame for a canopy on the toddler playground has two broken pipe pieces that are suspended and only attached to one end. One piece is suspended at a 45 degree…” — what has changed since then?

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