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Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center

5005 W INTERSTATE 40, Amarillo, TX 79106-4756

Operation number:
206403
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Potter
Capacity:
165
License effective:
October 21, 1985
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8063529436
Email:
mgooding@trinitylutheranschool.org

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 22 available inspections for Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center from December 16, 2021 through October 21, 2025.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 15, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
22

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

22 total inspections vs 22 local median in 79106

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.68
Local median
0.41

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
32%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
41%
Local median
21%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
2.33

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The food allergy plan for a child in care did not have the required doctor signature.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A classroom was observed and a child did not have their hands washed after their diaper was changed.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on evidence obtained, the operation did not notify parents immediately of a situation that placed their child at risk when their child was left outside for approximately 10-15 minutes without a caregiver present. They notified the parents approximately 3 hours after the incident occurred where they should have been notified once the child was safe.
Correction deadline
June 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the staff were unaware of the on-going activities and lacked auditory and visual awareness of a child they were responsible for after the rest of the class was taken in from outside. The child was left alone, outside on the playground, for approximately 10-15 minutes. Additionally, the child was discovered by another church staff employee who made the operation aware that the child was missing and was outside unsupervised.
Correction deadline
June 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
An infant was observed sleeping with a bib on during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2401(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on evidence obtained a caregiver was unable to see the ongoing activities of children, and a child had minor injuries due to another child.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
A group of children were observed participating in screen time during nap/rest time during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.
Correction deadline
August 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Children's files were reviewed and there were seven children that did not have the emergency medical authorization complete in file. Three children's files were missing information for the emergency contact listed and one child was missing phone numbers for the people of release provided by the parent. Three children's files did not have the required parent signature on the child admission form.
Correction deadline
June 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(12)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two staff did not have orientation in file as required for review.
Correction deadline
June 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Three classrooms did not have activity plans available for review at inspection.
Correction deadline
June 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, an individual has been frequently and regularly present with direct access to children without an eligible background check notification.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The annual product certificate was not updated.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver grabbed a child and caused bruising.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
DFPS investigates and determines that a staff member at the operation is found Reason to Believe for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child in care.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver failed to use good judgment when she grasped a child by the upper arm when directly the child to a table and chair for re-direction that resulted in an injury that required medical treatment.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)