Texas records · POTTER County · AMARILLO

Nikkies Care Club

Licensed Child-Care Home in AMARILLO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued March 10, 2025

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 81 N MARYLAND ST, AMARILLO, TX 79106 7947
Operation type: Licensed Child-Care Home
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: March 10, 2025
Operation number: 1799818
Licensed capacity: 12 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	8
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	0
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,704
Citations recorded	14
Record covers	August 19, 2024 – April 9, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	3
Medium High	7
Medium	4

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionApril 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 10, 20264 citations recorded4 of 494 standards cited at this visit

747.3219 - Water TemperatureRisk level: Medium High

The hot water temperature in the sinks used by children exceeded more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Correction verified by the state on April 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.4607(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and RearRisk level: Medium High

The use zone for the swings was not the required 15 feet as it was 11 feet from another play equipment.

Correction verified by the state on April 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.4301(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium

Two children were observed sitting on high chairs and were not strapped in.

Correction verified by the state on April 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

There were cleaning supplies, suncreens, and other items that are to be kept out of reach of children that could be accessed by children in care in the restroom. The outside deck area that is had broken fence pickets and opening that pose a hazard to children as the children can fit through the gaps.

Correction verified by the state on April 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 3, 20253 citations recorded3 of 560 standards cited at this visit

747.3705(a) - Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, ReptilesRisk level: Medium High

Chickens were observed freely roaming in the play area while children were outside playing and were not in a secure area that the children would not have contact with.

Correction verified by the state on September 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.4401(10) - Handrails on Stairs and Steps of Climbing EquipmentRisk level: High

There was no handrail observed on stairs steps that require a handrail as the door that had the handrail was observed that it was broken.

Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's RecordsRisk level: Medium

One child file was not available for review at inspection.

Correction verified by the state on September 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 515 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 17, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 494 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 21, 20244 citations recorded4 of 572 standards cited at this visit

747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

The last fire drill that was practiced and documented was July/August 2024 and it is required to be practiced and documented monthly and must be exit time of 3 minutes or less.

Correction verified by the state on November 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for InfantsRisk level: Medium High

The operational policies did not include information to parents about safe sleep for infants.

Correction verified by the state on November 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.801(2) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding InstructionsRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on November 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High

An infant that is younger than 12 months of age was observed sleeping in crib swaddled and with an extra blanket in the crib,

Correction verified by the state on November 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 19, 20243 citations recorded3 of 1,061 standards cited at this visit

747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationRisk level: High

Two children's files did not have the entire information in the emergency medical authorization section completed available for review.

Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High

The home did not have at least one 3A-40BC classified fire extinguisher.

Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.901 - Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

One staff file was not available for review upon request at inspection.

Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.