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First Steps

1208 S TYLER ST, Amarillo, TX 79101-4296

Operation number:
63688
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:
100
License effective:
January 6, 1986
Hours:
09:00 AM-02:30 PM
Days:
Tue,Wed,Thu
Phone:
8063732891
Email:
tanya@firstamarillo.org

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 eight available inspections for First Steps from February 23, 2022 through July 14, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 22, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness.

Two later inspections, from September 16, 2025 through July 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 18 local median in Amarillo

Compared to 63 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.38
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
19%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
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.

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children's files were reviewed and there was no food allergy plan required for the food allergies listed with the required information of the food allergen, symptoms to treat if the child eats the food allergic to, treatment the symptoms, and the required parent and doctor signature and dates.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two children's files reviewed had the "Exemption from School or Childcare Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience" in file but they were not valid as they were photocopied and not the original ones.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
Official code
746.615(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Four vehicles that are use to transport children in care do not have the electronic child safety alarm installed.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)