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Pleasant Valley Baptist Church

555 E HASTINGS AVE, Amarillo, TX 79108-5240

Operation number:
541191
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:
125
License effective:
July 1, 1999
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8063832200
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 23 available inspections for Pleasant Valley Baptist Church from April 18, 2022 through August 11, 2026.

12 inspections recorded violations, with 31 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 9, 2025 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in six inspections.

Two later inspections, from September 17, 2025 through August 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
23

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
31

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
24

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

23 total inspections vs 18 local median in Amarillo

Compared to 63 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.35
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
52%
Local median
19%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
52%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
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.

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing was observed and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized in between each session.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three infant feeding instructions were last udated over 30 days ago.
Correction deadline
September 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was evidence of active insect activity in the office of the daycare.
Correction deadline
September 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not wash their hand their hands after changing a child's diaper and then immediately went to feeding that same child.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A child had their diaper changed and they did not have their hands washed after. Then they immediately were transitioned to being fed a bottle as well.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 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: Facility condition
Report finding
The playground had equipment with cracks in the plastic. The areas were covered with duct tape to remove the exposed pinch hazard. One trash can had layered food that was dried onto the bottom of the lid. This was scrubbed at inspection and dried food removed. The fence of the outdoor space had an extended bolt that needs to be shortened to reduce the likelihood of injuries. This was covered with a cup and taped to reduce the risk.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An updated annual fire inspection was due by 04/11/2023 and had not been conducted or scheduled.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency practices documentation was lacking the first page that documents the severe weather and lock down drills for the calendar year. Additionally, a fire drill was not documented for March. And the monthly checks of the fire extinguisher check, smoke detector and carbon dioxide detector check was not documented for February or March.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The most recent gas leak inspection was not availlable for review.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
Official code
746.801(13)
View official report
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two employee records was lacking documentation of completed orientation. One employee records was lacking documentation of completed pre service. It was corrected at inspection with the orientation and pre service training previously completed documented.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
Official code
746.1329(d)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A volunteer had access to children in care before having an eligibility notification from the centralized background check unit. The volunteer left the operation during the inspection.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 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
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A frequent visitor was present at the operation for at least 3 days in the last 30 days prior to having an eligibility notification received by the operation. The frequent visitor left the operation during the inspection.
Correction deadline
November 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2023
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: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing was observed in an infant classroom and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Multiple classrooms were lacking lids to trash cans that have dirty diapers and food debri from afternoon snack time. One classroom had a cord hanging from the shelf and is in reach of children and poses a risk. One play house on the playground has a broken piece that is a sharp edge and presents a risk.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
One classroom was observed with the older infant not having their hands washed after a diaper change. Additionally, the staff member did not wash their own hands after changing a diaper as well.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
For the months of September 2023 and October 2023, there were no documented fire drills conducted.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Two classrooms were observed with children eating snack on the bare table without a napkin or plate.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
746.3317(6)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Four booster seats and one five point harness car seat used to transport children in care were past their expiration date.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Official code
746.5607(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, an incident report was not completed regarding a situation that placed a child at risk.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a child was released to an individual that was not authorized to pick that child up at that time.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4101 - Release of Children
Official code
746.4101
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation did not obtain a copy of an individual's identification until after the child had been inappropriately released to this person and returned.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
Official code
746.4103(b)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was not using positive guidance when communicating with children about inappropriate behavior. They were additionally raising their voice and using a harsh tone.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
Official code
746.2803(4)(A)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed in a restrictive device at inspection for more than 15 minutes.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Official code
746.2417(2)(B)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two personnel records was lacking documentation of pre service training. One record was lacking documentation of orientation. Two were lacking the check boxes being selected for orientation and the trainer signature. One record was lacking a copy of photo identification. Two records was lacking a notorized affavit of employment.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Climbing equipment that requires 6 inches of loose fill within the use zone was limited and did not meet the 6 inches requirements. Various areas were also compacted down.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Children returned from outdoor activities and were not served water. This was corrected at inspection with director directing the staff to serve water.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(f)(2) - Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
Official code
746.3301(f)(2)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Children less than 2 years of age were observed on equipment that is higher than 32 inches at the highest designated point.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4607(b)(1) - Maximum Height - Under Age 2
Official code
746.4607(b)(1)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation failed to notify child care regulation about an arrest of a subject with a background check under the operation within two days of the arrest.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(5) - Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees
Official code
746.305(a)(5)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Children were observed at inspection eating snackwith their food served on the table surface without a plate or sanitary napkin. This was corrected at inspection with napkins being provided for the remainder of the children's snack time.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
746.3317(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
An additional building was added and started being used on May 27th, 2022 without notification to child care regulation.
Correction deadline
June 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Official code
746.301(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The director and the caregiver that provides transportation does not have current transportation training in their most complete training year or their current training year.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Official code
746.1301(7)(A)