Texas records · GRAY County · PAMPA
First Pampa Child Development Center
Licensed Center in PAMPA, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 16, 1986
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 203 N WEST ST, PAMPA, TX 79065 6301
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- June 16, 1986
- Operation number
- 129788
- Licensed capacity
- 213 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-05:45 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 36 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 9 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 5,724 |
| Citations recorded | 36 |
| Record covers | December 13, 2021 – September 18, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 15 |
| Medium High | 17 |
| Medium | 4 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionSeptember 18, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 616 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 27, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionAugust 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 1, 20266 citations recorded6 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of ChildrenRisk level: High
A caregiver did not have a list of the children for the van she was driving. At school pick up, four children were put on her van, but she did not know which children they were and had no list to check or confirm.
Correction verified by the state on June 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child UnattendedRisk level: High
A child in care was left on a van, in the garage, after school pick-up. The caregiver unloaded the children from the van not realizing a child had fallen asleep, leaving the child unattended in the van. The caregiver did not walk the van to ensure all children exited the van. The child woke up, got out of the van, got out of the garage, and had to cross the street, alone, to get to the daycare building, where the child was found.
Correction verified by the state on June 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation trainingRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver that provided transportation for school pick-up had expired transportation safety training. The training expired on 4/15/2026, and a child was left on a van 5/1/2026.
Correction verified by the state on June 5, 2026. 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 on a daycare van after school pick-up. The caregiver parked the van in the garage, not realizing there was a child asleep. The caregiver did not have auditory or visual awareness and was unable to ensure the child's safety and well-being, the caregiver did not realize the child was missing from the group.
Correction verified by the state on June 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High
The alarm on the van was not maintained, and quit working, therefore a child was left on the van and unattended for approximately 80 minutes.
Correction verified by the state on June 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible forRisk level: High
A caregiver was unaware which children she was responsible for at school pick up. There were 9 children, four children got on the van, and five got on the other van; however, the caregiver did not know which of the children got on her van. This resulted in one child being left on the van once they returned to the daycare.
Correction verified by the state on June 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 4, 20261 citation recorded1 of 663 standards cited at this visit
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High
An infant less than 12 months of age was observed at inspection asleep in their crib with a blanket. It was correceted at inspection with the blanket being removed out of the crib.
Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJanuary 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 12, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and ComfortingRisk level: Medium High
A child in care was noticeably upset after morning drop off and the caregiver did not attempt to verbally comfort the child or physically hold the child to comfort the child.
Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportAugust 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 1, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 24, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 4 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 the evidence obtained during the investigation, caregiver transitioned their class into the building from the playground and left a child unsupervised outside for 20 minutes.
Correction verified by the state on July 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 618 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 3, 20242 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to ChildrenRisk level: High
A caregiver was observed at inspection using an abrastive tone with the children when entering from the playground and lacked patience and respect in her communication with her group of children.
Correction verified by the state on October 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
The younger toddler playground had a couple rocks that are the size of a large marble that two different children found one and placed it inside their mouth. Additionally, the playground has bird feathers throughout the play space that need to be removed. The caregiver removed the rocks from the children's mouth and disposed of them.
Correction verified by the state on October 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportSeptember 30, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 714 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJune 6, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The most recent health inspection was conducted over 12 months ago and was due by 05/11/2024.
Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 10, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 3, 20244 citations recorded4 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before EatingRisk level: Medium High
Children did not wash their hands in preparation for morning snack.
Correction verified by the state on May 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and agesRisk level: Medium High
Staff did not have a list with the children's names and ages and were not knowledgeable about the ages of each of the children they were accountable for.
Correction verified by the state on May 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High
An infant, less than 12 months of age, had a small lovie blanket in the crib while asleep and it was covering the infant's face. It was removed from the crib at inspection.
Correction verified by the state on May 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent CompetitionRisk level: Medium High
Toddlers are not provided enough variety of activities, including low shelving for easily accessing the selection of toys during the morning drop off time. Additionally, Pre-K age children lack available interest centers.
Correction verified by the state on May 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportMay 2, 20241 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
Infants and older children were combined with a total of 18 children with a 30 month age gap between the youngest infant and the oldest child.
Correction verified by the state on May 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionApril 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 22, 20244 citations recorded4 of 614 standards cited at this visit
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
A food allergy plan for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy lacks the physician signature.
Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2024.
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing SinkRisk level: Medium High
The added infant classroom only has one hand washing sink available and it is also used for bottle preparation.
Correction verified by the state on April 5, 2024.
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topicsRisk level: Medium
Four staff personnel records was lacking various topics related to health and safety, including preventing and responding to food allergies, medication training and building and premise safety training.
Correction verified by the state on April 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in SpaceRisk level: Medium
A classroom that was used for toddlers was changed to be added for infants. The infant classroom previously has been closed and no longer used. Space was changed without a notification to child care regulation. It was corrected at inspection with child care regulation being notified and the added room evaluated for compliance.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
InspectionFebruary 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 24, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 17, 20231 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High
An infant in care was eating in a high chair and the buckle was not fastened after placing the child in the high chair.
Correction verified by the state on August 24, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 4, 20231 citation recorded1 of 642 standards cited at this visit
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - OrientationRisk level: Medium High
Two caregiver records was lacking documentation of pre-service and orientation training. Additionally, orientation was not completely conducted within 7 days of the employment date. One staff member is lacking orientation and a notarized affidavit of employment.
Correction verified by the state on May 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionNovember 30, 20221 citation recorded1 of 581 standards cited at this visit
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not ExpiredRisk level: Medium
All three first aid kits used in the vans to transport children in care had expired antiseptic wipes. Additional antiseptic wipes that is not expired was placed in the kits at inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
InspectionOctober 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 4, 20223 citations recorded3 of 582 standards cited at this visit
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary HoldersRisk level: Medium High
Infants were observed at inspection having pretzels served on the bare table without a napkin or plate.
Correction verified by the state on October 11, 2022. 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
Older infants were observed secured in the multi occupancy tables for over 30 minutes prior to meal time and stayed in the seats an additional 30 minutes after meal time.
Correction verified by the state on October 11, 2022. 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
A caregiver of the operation does not have an eligible notification for one employee that was re-hired on 8/4/22.
Correction verified by the state on October 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 23, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 19, 20222 citations recorded2 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
A caregiver sent a child outside of the classroom to a neighboring classroom to complete job tasks, such as turning on the classroom light and sound machine, one two separate occasions. While the child was in the neighboring classroom the caregiver did not have visual or auditory awareness, was not aware of the on going activities and was not within physical proximity. The caregiver was unable to adequately supervise all of the children she was responsible for.
Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2022.
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
A one month old infant was asleep on a boppy pillow on the floor for over an hour and was not moved to their crib by either of the two caregivers available in the classroom.
Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 13, 20226 citations recorded6 of 618 standards cited at this visit
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High
Diaper changing was observed with the infants classroom and multiple diaper changing was observed and none of the infants had their hands washed after diapering.
Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - OrientationRisk level: Medium High
Ten personnel records did not have documented orientation. One record was lacking a photo identification. One record was lacking a notarized affidavit of employment.
Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2022.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
During naptime, one classroom had one caregiver with 13 children, ranging in age of 17 months to 2 years of age. With the classroom having one caregiver within the group, the classroom is unable to reduce to naptime ratios and were over ratio with a specified age group of two year olds.
Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2022.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
The operation re-hired two previously employed caregivers at the operation and did not re-submit their background check prior to having the caregiver supervising children in care. Background checks were re-submitted at inspection and staff left the operation.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The most current annual health inspection at inspection was conducted on 1/26/2021 and was due by 1/26/2022.
Correction verified by the state on May 25, 2022.
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play DailyRisk level: Medium
Based on interviews with staff, the infants are not having morning and afternoon opportunities daily to be outside. Additionally, the infants only go outside maybe once a week and does not include two daily opportunities in their written activity plan.
Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionDecember 17, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 16, 2021No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 13, 2021Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a child in care was being discipline with being in time out for longer than ten minutes for a pre-k age child.
Correction verified by the state on December 17, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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