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Texas records · POTTER County · AMARILLO

Little Feet Big Steps

Licensed Center in AMARILLO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 9, 2021

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
1919 BRAZOS ST, AMARILLO, TX 79102 2101
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
December 9, 2021
Operation number
1731336
Licensed capacity
34 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record18
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record1
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits7,121
Citations recorded27
Record coversNovember 29, 2021 – July 28, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High6
Medium High13
Medium7
Medium Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 660 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 617 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 28, 20251 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time outRisk level: High
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a child was placed in a highchair for time out for discipline. The time also exceeded the age of the child for the number of minutes.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 28, 20251 citation recorded1 of 661 standards cited at this visit
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
The nap room had an older infant grouped with toddler, pre-k and school age. There was more than an 18 month age gap between the youngest infant in the group and the oldest child. There was a 45 month gap in age.

Correction verified by the state on June 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 11, 20252 citations recorded2 of 706 standards cited at this visit
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
An infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device. The caregiver had mutliple opportunities to move the infant in between other caregiver tasks but did not.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each InfantRisk level: Medium
Both cribs were not labeled with the correct name for the infant that uses the crib.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 12, 202410 citations recorded10 of 662 standards cited at this visit
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leavingRisk level: Medium
An individual no longer associated with the operation since May 2024 has not been inactivated. This was corrected at inspection with the individuals background check being inactivated.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
The last two months of fire drills were not able to be completed in three minutes or less. One drill took 3 minutes and 15 seconds and one took 4 minutes to be able to exit.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
Three older infants were grouped with an older group of children with the oldest child five years of age. The age gap between the youngest infant and the oldest child exceed 18 months.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1403(a)(2)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service trainingRisk level: Medium High
Two substitutes caregivers confirmed by the director do not have documented pre-service training or completed orientation.

Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2024.

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High
One caregivers personnel record only has 7 out of 24 hours of annual training and only covers child development and brain development training topics. All remaining topics required are lacking, including abuse and neglect training. Two substitutes confirmed by the director additionally do not have documented annual training.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Two infants that required infant feeding instructions have not had it updated since June 2024. Additionally, one does not provide enough details, including what the child drinks or the amount.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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 activityRisk level: High
A child in care was left alone with an adult that is not a caregiver employed with the operation.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling PersonRisk level: Medium High
An individual listed on the controlling person list is past due for being removed. This was put into compliance with having the director put in writing that this individual can be removed from the controlling person list by child care regulation.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)Risk level: Medium Low
One staff personnel files lack form 2912 pre employment affidavit for staff that were hired after September 2023.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with ParentRisk level: Medium High
Daily sheets have not been routinely completed for infants 12-17 months of age. It was confirmed at inspection that daily sheets were not being shared through the bright wheel app with parents once the infants turned 12 months of age.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 27, 20244 citations recorded4 of 10 standards cited at this visit
746.2201 - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual NeedsRisk level: Medium
The morning drop off room is used for 90 minutes with the pre k age classroom with the only available activity of large duplo blocks. Alternative activities were not offered by the staff. For the first 30 minutes of the morning, the group is mixed with infants and toddlers as well. Additional planned activities are needed to ensure the individual needs of each age group have variety of choices to engage in during morning activities.

Correction verified by the state on July 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and SanitaryRisk level: Medium High
The toddler snack items were observed being stored on the lid of the classroom trash can that is used to store dirty diapers in preparation for snack time.

Correction verified by the state on July 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training CupsRisk level: Medium
Toddlers were observed walking around while drinking their sippy cups. The caregiver did not attempt to redirect them to sit while drinking their sippy cups.

Correction verified by the state on July 2, 2024.

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 activityRisk level: High
The sole infant caregiver was observed leaving the classroom to complete tasks in the kitchen on two different occasions during the inspection. The caregiver did not have auditory and visual awareness of the infants and was not within physical proximity. Additionally, the sole pre k caregiver additional left the classroom to complete other tasks.

Correction verified by the state on July 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 20, 20247 citations recorded7 of 766 standards cited at this visit
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver was re-hired and the CPR training for her expired in January 2024. The caregiver was observed at inspection supervising a classroom as the only caregiver in that classroom without CPR training.

Correction verified by the state on June 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High
The sink in the infant classroom is not working and the caregiver failed to do appropriate hand washing after diaper changing.

Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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 activityRisk level: High
Staff were observed at inspection leaving their classrooms unsupervised for other job-related tasks on seven different occurrences during the duration of the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 MonthsRisk level: Medium
Documentation of monthly checks of the active play space was not available at inspection.

Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2024.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
Two children's records was lacking immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2024.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High
The sink in the infant classroom is not working and the children were unable to have their hands washed at the hand washing sink after diaper changing, before meal times and after outdoor activities.

Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
The infant classroom has hanging cords from a shelf above the sink and the cord is accessible to children in care. Additionally, the pre k bathroom has cleaning supplies under the bathroom sink and the cabinet is not secured to prevent children from accessing the cleaning supplies. The eating area room also has sanitizing wipes accessible to children in care.

Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 16, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 644 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 25, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 18, 20222 citations recorded2 of 582 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The most recent fire inspection was completed on August 31, 2021 and was due to be completed every 12 months by August, 31, 2022. The annual fire inspection is past due.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
A 14 month old was combined with an older age group with the oldest child was 4 years of age. There is more than an 18 month age gap between the infant in the group and the oldest child.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2022.

InspectionMay 12, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 603 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 29, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,184 standards cited at this visit

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