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ABC Learning Center 3

2707 S BIVINS ST, Amarillo, TX 79103-4402

Operation number:
1538929
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:
176
License effective:
December 16, 2014
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:45 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8062200490
Email:
emma.cantu@icloud.com
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 14 available inspections for ABC Learning Center 3 from December 1, 2021 through August 6, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 4, 2024 and involved licensing compliance.

Five later inspections, from November 4, 2025 through August 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 18 local median in Amarillo

Compared to 63 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.79
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
21%
Local median
19%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
2.02

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The second director does not have documentation that she is at this location for the required 30 hours per week.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Official code
746.1011(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A child file had an Affidavit Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience in file and it was past the required 2 years from being notarized and no longer valid.
Correction deadline
August 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
Official code
746.615(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A staff employed as of 8/1/2022 did not have proof of orientation in file.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(1)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver hired on 8/1/2022 did not receive the required 8 hours of pre-service before being in a classroom and counted in the child/caregiver ratio.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Official code
746.1301(2)(A)
View official report
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, parents were not notified by staff when children in care received minor injuries while in care at pick up time.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The playground checklist was documented for the month of November 2021. **This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the playground and buildings maintenance checklist during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children's files were missing the addresses for the individuals listed by parents as emergency contacts on the admission information form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child's file did not have immunizations on file or an up to date affidavit for immunizations in file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two employee files were incomplete as both were missing signatures providing proof of orientation being obtained by the employees. Addtionally, one of these two files was missing proof education - high school diploma or equivalent, as well as a photo identification.
Correction deadline
December 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director was unable to provide 12 clock hours for the annual training year of 11/11/2020 - 11/11/2021.
Correction deadline
December 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last fire inspection was conducted for the operation on 6/15/2020. **The fire inspection was conducted during the inspection and this is in compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)