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Kristens Daycare

5203 S AUSTIN ST, Amarillo, TX 79110-3222

Operation number:
1516545
Type:
Licensed Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Randall
Capacity:
12
License effective:
December 31, 2013
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8062822030
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

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 18 available inspections for Kristens Daycare from February 11, 2022 through November 13, 2025.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 4, 2025 and involved attendance accountability.

Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that 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
18

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
26

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
16

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 7 local median in 79110

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.44
Local median
0.63

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
32%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
34%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.33

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.

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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
There are no sign in/out sheets on file for two children in care.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
Official code
747.635(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Ammunition is being stored in a drawer of a cabinet that is in a room where the door was not locked.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.3505(b) - Ammunition Kept Separate, Locked and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
747.3505(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the bathroom used by children there was a shaving razor accessible to children in care. Additionally there were multiple nails protruding from the fence in the backyard in the area that is used by children.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
747.3501
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The water temperature of the sink being used by children in care reached to 161.9 degrees Fahrenheit. **This was corrected at inspection when the provider turned off the hot water for this sink.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3219 - Water Temperature
Official code
747.3219
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
A child in care watched Television for over an hour.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2105(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Official code
747.2105(c)(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A bottle of glue was observed within reach of children that has instructions on the bottle that say it should be stored away from children.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
747.3501
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was observed during inspection that children were left outside alone multiple times and the caregiver did not have adequate supervision as they were unable to have visual or auditory awareness of each child. Additionally, the caregiver was not in close proximity to the children outside to be able to intervene if necessary.
Correction deadline
May 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.1503(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
747.1503(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An infant in care was not strapped into an equipment, rocker, that has safety straps. **This was corrected when the provider strapped the child in to the equipment.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
Official code
747.2307
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two infants in care did not have infant feeding instructions avaiable for review upon request.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
747.2321(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two infants in care did not have proof of the safe sleep for infants policy being provided to parents at enrollment.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
Official code
747.501(6)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The inspection form for the inspection conducted on was not posted as required. Additionally, the Permit Renewal Acceptance Letter was not posted as required.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
Official code
747.401(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire drills have not been documented since October 2023. The severe weather drill and lock down drills did not have the required drills practiced and documented at least four each in 2023. The testing and checking of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide and fire extinguishers was not documented.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
747.5005(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The bathroom used by children was observed having items within reach of children that state keep out of reach of children as well as there were medicine and other items that should be kept out of reach of children.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
747.3501
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There operational policies did not include information to parents regarding infant safe sleep.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
Official code
747.501(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
An infant in care did not have current infant feeding instructions available for review upon request.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
747.2321(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary caregiver was missing 2 hours of the required 30 clock hours in the annual training year for 12/2021 - 12/2022. **This was corrected at inspection when the provider moved over 2 1/2 hours from the current year to the last completed training year.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
Official code
747.1309(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection children were observed playing on play equipment that was on concrete and did not have required use zone all around the equipment of at least 6 feet.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.4401(8) - No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
Official code
747.4401(8)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Hand washing did not occur for a child in care after having a diaper change completed.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3213(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
747.3213(3)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The sign in and out logs for the last three months were not able to be reviewed at inspection.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
Official code
747.635(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The documentation of safety drills including checking of fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide, and smoke detectors was not available for review at inspection.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
Official code
747.801(7)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child was observed being placed in a high chair and eating without being strapped in.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
Official code
747.2307
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Infant feeding instructions were not available for review for an infant in care.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
747.2321(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Upon file reviews, one child's file had no immunizations in file for revew and another child's file did not have an up to date immunization record in file.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
747.613(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Upon file review of four children's records the following were found missing information: One file did not have information provided by the child's parents regarding a person of release. One file missing the address for the emergency contact listed by the parent. Two files were missing the name of physician and other pertinent information under the authorization for emergency medical attention section. One child did not have any signature under the admission requirement for a health statement.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
747.603(a)(2)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies does not have a policy or information regarding the promotion of physical activity.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
747.501(8)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last children's product safety commission form available for review was signed on 1/5/2021. **This was corrected at inspection when it was signed by the provider at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
747.3935(b)