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Childcare center · Amarillo, TX
Little Feet Big Steps
A licensed child care center in Amarillo, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 1919 BRAZOS ST, Amarillo, TX 79102
County: Potter County
Phone: (806) 353-0961
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 34 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1731336
Permit: Full Permit, issued December 9, 2021
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1731336 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 13 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 25 citations from these visits (risk level: High 5, Medium High 12, Medium 7, Medium Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from November 29, 2021 to July 28, 2026, newest first: 19 visits and 27 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
July 28, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
November 13, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 2, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 28, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 23, 2025 · Correction verified: October 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
June 5, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 28, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 28, 2025 · Correction verified: June 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
March 18, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
March 11, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 11, 2025 · Correction verified: March 18, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 11, 2025 · Correction verified: March 18, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Both cribs were not labeled with the correct name for the infant that uses the crib.
January 30, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
December 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 12, 2024 · Inspection · 10 citations
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 activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 12, 2024 · Correction verified: December 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child in care was left alone with an adult that is not a caregiver employed with the operation.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 17, 2025 · Correction verified: December 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 20, 2024 · Correction verified: December 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 12, 2024 · Correction verified: December 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1403(a)(2)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 17, 2025 · Correction verified: December 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two substitutes caregivers confirmed by the director do not have documented pre-service training or completed orientation.
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 12, 2024 · Correction verified: December 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: December 20, 2024 · Correction verified: December 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One staff personnel files lack form 2912 pre employment affidavit for staff that were hired after September 2023.
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 16, 2024 · Correction verified: December 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
July 2, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 27, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2024 · Correction verified: July 2, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2201 - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2024 · Correction verified: July 2, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
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 activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2024 · Correction verified: July 2, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2024 · Correction verified: July 2, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
June 20, 2024 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2024 · Correction verified: June 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
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 activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2024 · Correction verified: June 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Staff were observed at inspection leaving their classrooms unsupervised for other job-related tasks on seven different occurrences during the duration of the inspection.
746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 24, 2024 · Correction verified: June 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Documentation of monthly checks of the active play space was not available at inspection.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 5, 2024 · Correction verified: July 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children's records was lacking immunization records.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2024 · Correction verified: June 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 5, 2024 · Correction verified: June 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2024 · Correction verified: June 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The sink in the infant classroom is not working and the caregiver failed to do appropriate hand washing after diaper changing.
August 16, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 25, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 18, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 18, 2022 · Correction verified: October 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 4, 2022 · Correction verified: October 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
May 12, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 29, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.