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First Pampa Child Development Center
A licensed child care center in Pampa, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 203 N WEST ST, Pampa, TX 79065
County: Gray County
Phone: (806) 669-3529
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 213 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 129788
Permit: Full Permit, issued June 16, 1986
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 129788 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 25 inspections
- 8 investigations
- 21 citations from these visits (risk level: High 9, Medium High 10, Medium 2)
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 December 13, 2021 to September 18, 2026, newest first: 45 visits and 36 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.
September 18, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 17, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
September 8, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 27, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 4, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 5, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 4, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 1, 2026 · Investigation · 6 citations
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 1, 2026 · Correction verified: June 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 1, 2026 · Correction verified: June 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 1, 2026 · Correction verified: June 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
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 1, 2026 · Correction verified: June 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 1, 2026 · Correction verified: June 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 1, 2026 · Correction verified: June 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
March 10, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 4, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2026 · Correction verified: March 10, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
January 16, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 15, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
November 20, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 20, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 12, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 12, 2025 · Correction verified: August 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
August 8, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
July 1, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 25, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 24, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
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 25, 2025 · Correction verified: July 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
March 28, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 7, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 3, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 3, 2024 · Correction verified: October 7, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 3, 2024 · Correction verified: October 7, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
September 30, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
July 12, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 13, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 6, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 21, 2024 · Correction verified: June 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The most recent health inspection was conducted over 12 months ago and was due by 05/11/2024.
May 10, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 3, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 3, 2024 · Correction verified: May 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children did not wash their hands in preparation for morning snack.
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 3, 2024 · Correction verified: May 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 3, 2024 · Correction verified: May 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 3, 2024 · Correction verified: May 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
May 2, 2024 · Investigation · 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 3, 2024 · Correction verified: May 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
April 5, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 22, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 12, 2024 · Correction verified: April 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2024 · Correction verified: April 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A food allergy plan for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy lacks the physician signature.
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 22, 2024 · Correction verified: April 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The added infant classroom only has one hand washing sink available and it is also used for bottle preparation.
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
February 9, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 8, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
August 24, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 17, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 17, 2023 · Correction verified: August 24, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant in care was eating in a high chair and the buckle was not fastened after placing the child in the high chair.
May 4, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 8, 2023 · Correction verified: May 8, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
November 30, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
October 11, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 4, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 4, 2022 · Correction verified: October 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver of the operation does not have an eligible notification for one employee that was re-hired on 8/4/22.
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 4, 2022 · Correction verified: October 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 4, 2022 · Correction verified: October 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infants were observed at inspection having pretzels served on the bare table without a napkin or plate.
May 23, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
May 19, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 19, 2022 · Correction verified: May 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 19, 2022 · Correction verified: May 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
May 13, 2022 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2022 · Correction verified: May 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2022 · Correction verified: May 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2022 · Correction verified: May 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The most current annual health inspection at inspection was conducted on 1/26/2021 and was due by 1/26/2022.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2022 · Correction verified: May 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 16, 2022 · Correction verified: May 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Ten personnel records did not have documented orientation. One record was lacking a photo identification. One record was lacking a notarized affidavit of employment.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
December 17, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
December 16, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
December 13, 2021 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 16, 2021 · Correction verified: December 17, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
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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.