Melissa's Child Care and Preschool
Licensed Child-Care Home · Amarillo, Randall County, TX · Operation No. 1790118
Melissa's Child Care and Preschool holds a Full Permit issued September 19, 2024. In the state's 60-month public window it has 12 inspections on record with 19 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
September 19, 2024
Operation type
Licensed Child-Care Home
Total capacity
12 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
3605 Fleetwood Dr, Amarillo, TX 79109-4525
The 60-month record
12
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
19
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 7 · Medium 8 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Inspection | 6 |
| May 14, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Inspection | 5 |
Deficiency records
March 6, 2026 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver present at the operation did not have an eligible background check status.
Corrected: March 6, 2026
April 1, 2025 Standard § 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There are two boards that are connected to the fencing have broken edges that are rough and could cause injury to a child.
Corrected: April 1, 2025
March 20, 2025 Standard § 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two boards that are connected to the fencing have broken edges that are rough and could cause injury to a child.
Corrected: March 27, 2025
March 20, 2025 Standard § 747.1309(i) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Self- Instructional 80%
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver did not have any of the required 6 hours of in person training on file for review during the inspection.
Corrected: April 10, 2025
March 20, 2025 Standard § 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 20, 2025
August 6, 2024 Standard § 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 13, 2024
August 6, 2024 Standard § 747.613(c) - Immunization Record Upon Admission
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two children's files were reviewed and there were no immunization records in file to review.
Corrected: August 13, 2024
August 6, 2024 Standard § 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Children younger than two years of age were observed participating in screen time.
Corrected: August 6, 2024
June 12, 2024 Standard § 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 12, 2024
June 12, 2024 Standard § 747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The cots and play yards used by children were not labeled for the children in care.
Corrected: June 12, 2024
June 12, 2024 Standard § 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One children's file was reviewed and there were no immunizations in file for review.
Corrected: July 12, 2024
June 12, 2024 Standard § 747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The emergency drills were not available for review upon request.
Corrected: July 12, 2024
June 12, 2024 Standard § 747.801(2) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two infants that require infant feeding instructions did not have current feeding instructions available for review.
Corrected: July 12, 2024
June 12, 2024 Standard § 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One child did not have a file for review upon request.
Corrected: July 12, 2024
January 30, 2024 Standard § 747.3219 - Water Temperature
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The water temperature in the sinks that will be used for children exceeded 120 degrees.
Corrected: January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024 Standard § 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: February 2, 2024
January 30, 2024 Standard § 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The fire extinguisher in the home is not the required classification of 3A-40BC and it was not mounted.
Corrected: January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024 Standard § 747.1403 - Orientation for Household Members- Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Orientation needs to be completed for one household member.
Corrected: January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024 Standard § 747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four pets in the home did not have statement of health from a veterinarian.
Corrected: January 30, 2024
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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