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Melissa's Child Care and Preschool

3605 FLEETWOOD DR, Amarillo, TX 79109-4525

Operation number:
1790118
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:
September 19, 2024
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8063369973
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 12 available inspections for Melissa's Child Care and Preschool from January 30, 2024 through March 6, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 6, 2026 and involved background screening.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 7 local median in 79109

Compared to 26 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.58
Local median
0.16

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
9%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
14%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
0.5

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: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver present at the operation did not have an eligible background check status.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 16, 2026
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
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There are two boards that are connected to the fencing have broken edges that are rough and could cause injury to a child.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
747.3501
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary caregiver did not have any of the required 6 hours of in person training on file for review during the inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
747.1309(i) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Self- Instructional 80%
Official code
747.1309(i)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The operation was over ratio. The ages of children in care were: 8 months, 19 months, 20 months, 22 months, 23 months, 27 months, 27 months, 30 months, 41 months and 47 months.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
Official code
747.1801
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Two boards that are connected to the fencing have broken edges that are rough and could cause injury to a child.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 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
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children younger than two years of age were observed participating in screen time.
Correction deadline
August 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
747.2105(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Four child files were reviewed. One child file did not have a parent signature as required for the information related to emergency medical authorization. All four of the children files were missing the addresses for the individuals that the parent listed as emergency contacts.
Correction deadline
August 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
747.605(12)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two children's files were reviewed and there were no immunization records in file to review.
Correction deadline
August 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.613(c) - Immunization Record Upon Admission
Official code
747.613(c)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One child did not have a file for review upon request.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2024
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: Health or food records
Report finding
Two infants that require infant feeding instructions did not have current feeding instructions available for review.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.801(2) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Official code
747.801(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A children's file was reviewed and the information for the emergency medical authorization for a child did not have any information provided by the parent and did not have the parent signature.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
747.605(12)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One children's file was reviewed and there were no immunizations in file for review.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
747.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The emergency drills were not available for review upon request.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The cots and play yards used by children were not labeled for the children in care.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
747.4303(b)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguisher in the home is not the required classification of 3A-40BC and it was not mounted.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
Official code
747.5103
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Orientation needs to be completed for one household member.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1403 - Orientation for Household Members- Required
Official code
747.1403
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Four pets in the home did not have statement of health from a veterinarian.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
Official code
747.3703(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The outdoor area that will be used for children had areas that posed to risk to children including rusty nails and screws exposed, fence pickets missing, dog feces, broken plastic pieces and poles sticking up.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
747.3501
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The water temperature in the sinks that will be used for children exceeded 120 degrees.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3219 - Water Temperature
Official code
747.3219