Texas records · POTTER County · AMARILLO
Mary Miles Learning Center
Licensed Center in AMARILLO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 15, 1987
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 1700 S VAN BUREN ST, AMARILLO, TX 79102 3034
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- April 15, 1987
- Operation number
- 5910- 667
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 28 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 12 |
| Assessments on record | 2 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 6,087 |
| Citations recorded | 27 |
| Record covers | December 21, 2021 – May 22, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 4 |
| Medium High | 17 |
| Medium | 6 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionMay 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 19, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 619 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 660 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 617 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentSeptember 3, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All RecordsRisk level: Medium
During a DFPS investigation, the caregiver in charge was not able to produce records required for the investigation to include admission forms, job verification and training certificates.
Correction verified by the state on September 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportAugust 29, 20242 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation had awareness of a non-routine situation that placed a child at risk and did not report the incident to child care regulation.
Correction verified by the state on October 9, 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
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, caregivers were not aware of the ongoing activities of children in care on the playground that they were responsible for.
Correction verified by the state on October 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportAugust 27, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentJune 6, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
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
Based on evidence obtained during an investigation, there is sufficient evidence that a caregiver was sleeping when responsible for children in care and therefore did not have visual or auditory awareness of the ongoing activities of the children.
Correction verified by the state on June 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportMay 31, 20242 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a rewardRisk level: Medium High
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver was using food as a reward for children taking a nap.
Correction verified by the state on July 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver intentionally struck a child with a broom as a manner of discipline.
Correction verified by the state on July 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 30, 20241 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
A closet used by children for severe weather drills also has cleaning supplies in reach. This was removed and placed on a higher shelf at inspection. Additional cleaning supplies is in reach in the classroom. These were also removed at inspection and placeed on a higher shelf. The toddler playground still has a rake on the ground within the active play space. Additionally, glass cleaner is on a shelf accessible to children leading out to the toddler playground. The rake was removed from the outdoor activity space. The primary hallway used by children has a mop bucket with standing water. The bucket of water was removed.
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionApril 23, 20243 citations recorded3 of 661 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The toddler classroom has an outlet that requires two outlet covers. Covers were added to the outlet at inspection. Cleaning supplies was on a cart and accessible to children. The cleaning supplies was placed on a higher shelf when requested by child care regulation. A closed used by children for severe weather drills also has cleaning supplies in reach. The toddler playground has a rake on the ground within the active play space.
Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accidentRisk level: Medium High
One of the booster seats expired in 2019 and requires replacement.
Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The most recent gas leak test is from 03/28/2022 and was required by 3/28/2024 This is past due.
Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 27, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 19, 20242 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.3903(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from VeterinarianRisk level: Medium
The required documentation for animals at the childcare center have not been obtained for a dog that is at the operation and in classroom around children. The documentation includes a health statement from a veterinarian and vaccination records.
Correction verified by the state on April 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3901(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in WritingRisk level: Medium
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation has had a dog belonging to a staff member at the operation without parents being notified prior. The operational policies additionally state that parents would be notified prior to animals being at the operation.
Correction verified by the state on April 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionFebruary 27, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportFebruary 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 1, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 25, 20232 citations recorded2 of 599 standards cited at this visit
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy PlanRisk level: Medium High
Two children's records indicated a food allergy on the enrollment record but did not have a complete food allergy plan on file.
Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High
An employee was observe at inspection changing consecutive diaper changes and did not wash their hands in between at the hand washing sink.
Correction verified by the state on September 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionFebruary 1, 20231 citation recorded1 of 827 standards cited at this visit
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High
The director did not have transportation training available for review. The last one available for review in file was dated for 6/15/2021 and this is required to be obtained annually by the director of an operation who provides transportation and prior to providing transportation to children by staff.
Correction verified by the state on February 9, 2023.
InspectionJuly 20, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 378 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 27, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 21, 20222 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary HoldersRisk level: Medium High
The infant classroom had cheese and crackers for snack and were not provided a plate or napkin for their food to rest on. The food was emptied from the pre packaging onto the bare table. The toddler classroom did have their snack on paper towels.
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2022.
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing SinkRisk level: Medium High
The hand washing sink in the infant classroom was observed being used to clean pacifiers as well as prepare bottles.
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionApril 18, 20223 citations recorded3 of 720 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
There were various areas of the operation that require maintenance, including but not limited to broken outlets covers with sharp edges, soap dispenser cover that is broken, toy kitchenette that has a broken piece near the sink with a sharp edge, and a pencil sharpener that is only partially secured to the wall with an exposed screw protruding at eye level and the cover to the pencil sharpener is not secured over the grinding mechanism of the pencil sharpener. All identified hazards were fixed at inspection. The two outlet covers were repaired with clear tape so that the sharp edge is not exposed. The sharp edge on the play kitchenette was also covered with tape to prevent the sharp edge from being a risk. The pencil sharpener was removed from the wall. The soap dispenser cover was replaced.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary HoldersRisk level: Medium High
The toddler classroom was having goldfish for snack and were not provided a plate or napkin for their food to rest on. The food was emptied from the pre packaging onto the bare table.
Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of FoodRisk level: Medium High
Each infants daily sheets was incomplete and lacked any information about the amount of food or bottles consumed. The information was not added on several of the daily sheets prior to pick up by the parents.
Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2022.
InspectionMarch 1, 20221 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1401(d) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Counted in RatioRisk level: Medium
The contracted caregiver counted in ratio received one hour of child abuse training in recognizing, reporting, and preventing abuse. However annual training that is still lacking includes health and safety training in emergency preparedness; preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; administering medication, if applicable, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified by the state on March 29, 2022.
InspectionFebruary 8, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1401(d) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Counted in RatioRisk level: Medium
One contracted caregiver that is counted in ratio does not have documentated annual training hours for her last complete training year of 7/22/2019 to 7/22/2021.
Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2022.
ReportJanuary 31, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 21, 20215 citations recorded5 of 931 standards cited at this visit
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedRisk level: Medium High
Two caregivers that have been employed for more than 90 days do not have current training in CPR and First Aid Training. One had training that expired on 12/4/21 and one had training that expired on 8/22/21.
Correction verified by the state on January 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The toddler playground had several tricycles and toys that are broken and require repair or replacement. There were hard pieces of plastic from the broken toys that is scattered across the playground that present a choking hazard. It was corrected at inspection with the tricycles and pieces of plastic being removed.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing SinkRisk level: Medium High
The hand washing sink in the infant classroom was observed being used to clean pacifiers as well as prepare bottles.
Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2022.
746.2409(a)(3) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable MattressRisk level: Medium High
Two mattresses in the infant room are torn that exposes the foam of the mattress and is no longer waterproof.
Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1401(d) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Counted in RatioRisk level: Medium
One contracted caregiver that is counted in ratio does not have documentated annual training hours for her last complete training year of 7/22/2019 to 7/22/2021.
Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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