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Storyland Preschool & Child Care Center

5001 HILLSIDE RD, Amarillo, TX 79109-6328

Operation number:
1729081
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Randall
Capacity:
136
License effective:
March 8, 2022
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8063523322
Email:
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 28 available inspections for Storyland Preschool & Child Care Center from October 27, 2021 through August 4, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 1, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.

Two later inspections, from July 16, 2026 through August 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
28

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

28 total inspections vs 16 local median in 79109

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.21
Local median
0.15

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
7%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
14%
Local median
13%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.6

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.

Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver was not aware of the total number of children they were responsible for that led a child being left unsupervised.
Correction deadline
July 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a child was left unsupervised in their classroom after their class had exited the room.
Correction deadline
July 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2026
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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver grabbed a child's arm causing a small mark.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
A caregiver was assigned to work with an age group that did not match her natural abilities and skills.
Correction deadline
November 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Official code
746.1003(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver flicked children in the mouth on multiple occasions, as well as patted children aggressively during naptime. The caregiver also grabbed a child by the arm and moved the child forcefully.
Correction deadline
November 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall was completed on 06/23/2021.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2022
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)