Daycare Safety RecordState inspection files for licensed child care, presented plainly

Texas records · POTTER County · AMARILLO

Amarillo Montessori Day School

Licensed Center in AMARILLO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued March 29, 1999

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
2300 B AVE, AMARILLO, TX 79111 1140
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
March 29, 1999
Operation number
542086
Licensed capacity
90 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit
YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record4
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits3,785
Citations recorded18
Record coversJuly 28, 2022 – April 17, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High6
Medium High7
Medium5

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionApril 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 616 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 16, 20261 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceRisk level: Medium
Attendance records for the director were not available for review at inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 20, 20251 citation recorded1 of 641 standards cited at this visit
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent RightsRisk level: Medium
The operation has not provided the Parent's Rights information to parents as required to be included in the operational policies.

Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 4, 20241 citation recorded1 of 612 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
Eight children files were reviewed. Three children's files reviewed were missing current immunizations and one child file did not have any immunizations in file to review.

Correction verified by the state on June 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 19, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
It was found during the investigation that a child found a razor blade in a classroom and handled the razor blade.

Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 20, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 643 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 3, 20232 citations recorded2 of 613 standards cited at this visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
The infant/toddler playground had various types of equipment, stationary boat, little tykes car and a seat with broken pieces of plastic that presented as a pinch hazard and rough to the touch. On the prek/school age playground, there was a toy kitchen with broken windows that had sharp edges, one table had the edges broken with sharp edges and the gate to the fence was not pulled tight from the bungee cord and created a large gap that prevents the fence from being completely enclosed. Most of the areas requiring repair or replacement were corrected at inspection. The table and kitchen were removed from the playground at inspection. An additional bungee cord was added to pull the fence exit to be completely enclosed.

Correction verified by the state on April 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically PresentRisk level: Medium High
The nap room was reduced down with 26 children from 18 months to 5 year olds with a specified age group of four year olds. The classroom had one caregiver in the classroom but there was not an additional staff member available in the building.

Correction verified by the state on April 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 23, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 11 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 27, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 25, 20231 citation recorded1 of 8 standards cited at this visit
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All TimesRisk level: Medium
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, parents had limited access inside the operation during operating hours.

Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 6, 202311 citations recorded11 of 22 standards cited at this visit
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceRisk level: Medium
Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has not been maintaining attendance records for all staff, including the director, on a routine basis.

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2023.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High
Based on the evidence of the investigation, many of the investigation violations were in the presence of the directors or a situation that directors had firsthand knowledge about.

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
Based on the evidence obtained, a caregiver left her classroom periodically, leaving the children with no supervision.

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set AsideRisk level: Medium High
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, toys, sleeping equipment and pacifiers are not being placed aside promptly for sanitizing.

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary HoldersRisk level: Medium High
Based on the evidence obtained, food was being served on the bare surface of the table in the infant classroom.

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
A report was never received to CCR by the operation related a situation that placed a child at risk.

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or ExploitationRisk level: High
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver employed at the operation suspected abuse and an immediate risk to children and waited months to make a report.

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, a classroom was observed over ratio when one staff member, needed for ratio, left the room multiple times to complete other duties, leaving the other caregiver alone with all the children.

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has had a frequent visitor at the operation prior to receiving a notification of eligibility.

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesRisk level: High
Based on the evidence obtained, the infants were staying in restrictive devices, including bumbo seats, for more than 15 minutes. One child was observed in a restrictive device for 52 minutes.

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High
A report was not made to childcare regulation regarding a medical emergency that required hospitalization.

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 28, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 603 standards cited at this visit

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.