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Donna Carroll Amador

847 MEADOWLARK CIR, Granbury, TX 76049-8132

Operation number:
876872
Type:
Registered Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hood
Capacity:
12
License effective:
July 13, 2007
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8175597115
Email:
amador.donna@yahoo.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 Donna Carroll Amador from September 8, 2021 through August 6, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on July 10, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Two later inspections, from June 4, 2026 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

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 8 local median in 76049

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.29
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
57%
Local median
36%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.47

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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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
3 active play structures in the backyard did not have the required 6 foot use zones. This was corrected at inspection with the structures being repositioned.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.4603 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Official code
747.4603
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined through interviews that the caregiver was sleeping on at least one occasion while children were in care during naptime. It was determined that the caregiver was not aware of child activities at that time.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined through interviews that a child was spanked on more than one occasion as a form of discipline.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.2705(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
747.2705(1)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
his standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. During the investigator's interview with the caregiver, the caregiver described a child in care in a disrespectful manner.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.1501(c)(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
747.1501(c)(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined through interviews that the caregiver has spanked children in care.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.2705(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
747.2705(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The smoke detector located next to the kitchen where the children eat was not working. This was corrected at inspection with a new battery installed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
Official code
747.5111
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
5 Children enrolled did not have parental rights notifications.
Correction deadline
March 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.207(9) - Comply with Child-care Licensing Law and Rules
Official code
747.207(9)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Current operational policies did not have information on illness and exclusion, safe sleep policies, and promotion of indoor and outdoor activities.
Correction deadline
March 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
747.207(1)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
Annual training did not include 3 hours of training in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision.
Correction deadline
March 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
747.1309(e)(2) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience
Official code
747.1309(e)(2)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An infant was placed in a table top high chair for feeding without being buckled in, as the manufacture installed buckle was missing. This was corrected when the caregiver moved the infant to another table top highchair and buckled in.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Snacks were observed served to 4 children directly on the table surface. This was corrected when the caregiver placed the snacks on paper towels.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3117(5) - Food Service and Preparation - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
747.3117(5)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The provider did not have a sign-in and out log for the 4 children in attendance during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Written feeding instructions were not updated for an infant in care who was not ready for table food.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 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: Sleep safety
Report finding
The operational policies did not have the safe sleep policy included.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2022
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: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children were watching TV not associated with a written activity plan or educational activity. The caregiver turned the TV off during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2105(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Official code
747.2105(c)(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
A current written activity plan listing all requirements was not available for review.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
Official code
747.2102(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four non-school-age children did not have a health statement on file.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
Official code
747.611(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two non-school-age children did not have immunization records on file.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
747.603(a)(4)