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Amarillo Montessori Academy

3806 BOWIE ST, Amarillo, TX 79110-1235

Operation number:
60503
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:
238
License effective:
October 24, 1985
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8063533871
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 37 available inspections for Amarillo Montessori Academy from November 17, 2021 through July 30, 2026.

13 inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 22, 2026 and involved child guidance.

Health or food records was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
37

22 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
22

15 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
20

15 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

37 total inspections vs 20 local median in 79110

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.59
Local median
0.55

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
32%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
35%
Local median
32%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
2.18

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: Child guidance
Report finding
An infant was observed swaddled while sleeping in a pack n play.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 29, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
73 children's files reviewed did not have a current immunization record on file.
Correction status
Correction due by August 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The missing training hours have not been received for the caregivers that were missing them during the inspection.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1403(a)(5)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual
Official code
746.1403(a)(5)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Five of the ten caregivers files reviewed during the inspection did not have at least 24 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1403(a)(5)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual
Official code
746.1403(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three of the ten employee files reviewed did not have up to date first aid and CPR training.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have an up to date fire inspection. The most recent one is from November of 2024.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2026
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A fabric cover was observed on a changing pad that cannot be sanitized between each child.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 21, 2026
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Evidence obtained during the investigation showed that the operation has not been conducting the required drills.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2026
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: Staff training
Report finding
Five of the seven staff files reviewed did not have at least the required 24 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Cleaning supplies were stored in a closet that the door was open to and was accessible to children in care.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Evidence obtained during the investigation showed that a caregiver did not demonstrate competency when they picked a child up in a way that did not follow the daycare's procedures. This occurred despite the employee having received training on this topic prior to the incident.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Evidence obtained during the investigation shows that bottles have been propped for infants during feeding times instead of being held by an adult. The infants were not old enough to hold the bottle themselves.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Official code
746.2419(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Based on evidence obtained dung the investigation, two children were not fed according to their normal mealtimes.
Correction deadline
November 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2419(4) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Regular Meals and Snacks
Official code
746.2419(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver picked up a child up by one arm causing the child's elbow to become dislocated.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 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: Background screening
Report finding
Two caregivers present at the operation did not have eligible background checks and were in classrooms with children in care.
Correction deadline
September 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2025
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The most recent fire inspection is from February 2023.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2024
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last Children's Product Certification was completed on 1/24/2022 and is past due.
Correction deadline
November 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver employed longer than 90 days did not have documentation of all 24 required pre-service training.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 7, 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
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Two children were observed via video walking around eating a slice of pizza without sanitary holders in the classroom.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 5, 2022
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)
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A chlid's file reviewed did not have a complete affidavit for immunization or immunizations in file.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver whose training year was 5/31/2020 - 5/31/2021 did not have 24 hours of annual training in file and was missing 3 clock hours.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Five staff files reviewed did not have high school diplomas in file for review.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)