Nikkies Care Club
Licensed Child-Care Home · Amarillo, Potter County, TX · Operation No. 1799818
Nikkies Care Club holds a Full Permit issued March 10, 2025. In the state's 60-month public window it has 8 inspections on record with 14 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
March 10, 2025
Operation type
Licensed Child-Care Home
Total capacity
12 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
81 N Maryland St, Amarillo, TX 79106-7947
The 60-month record
8
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
14
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 7 · Medium 4 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Inspection | 4 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Inspection | 4 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Inspection | 3 |
Deficiency records
March 10, 2026 Standard § 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There were cleaning supplies, suncreens, and other items that are to be kept out of reach of children that could be accessed by children in care in the restroom. The outside deck area that is had broken fence pickets and opening that pose a hazard to children as the children can fit through the gaps.
Corrected: March 10, 2026
March 10, 2026 Standard § 747.3219 - Water Temperature
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The hot water temperature in the sinks used by children exceeded more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Corrected: March 10, 2026
March 10, 2026 Standard § 747.4301(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two children were observed sitting on high chairs and were not strapped in.
Corrected: March 10, 2026
March 10, 2026 Standard § 747.4607(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The use zone for the swings was not the required 15 feet as it was 11 feet from another play equipment.
Corrected: March 16, 2026
September 3, 2025 Standard § 747.4401(10) - Handrails on Stairs and Steps of Climbing Equipment
High Verbatim from the agency record
There was no handrail observed on stairs steps that require a handrail as the door that had the handrail was observed that it was broken.
Corrected: October 7, 2025
September 3, 2025 Standard § 747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One child file was not available for review at inspection.
Corrected: October 7, 2025
September 3, 2025 Standard § 747.3705(a) - Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Chickens were observed freely roaming in the play area while children were outside playing and were not in a secure area that the children would not have contact with.
Corrected: September 12, 2025
November 21, 2024 Standard § 747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
High Verbatim from the agency record
An infant that is younger than 12 months of age was observed sleeping in crib swaddled and with an extra blanket in the crib,
Corrected: November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024 Standard § 747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies did not include information to parents about safe sleep for infants.
Corrected: November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024 Standard § 747.801(2) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Infant feeding instructions were not available for review for an infant that is in care.
Corrected: November 22, 2024
November 21, 2024 Standard § 747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The last fire drill that was practiced and documented was July/August 2024 and it is required to be practiced and documented monthly and must be exit time of 3 minutes or less.
Corrected: November 21, 2024
August 19, 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 home did not have at least one 3A-40BC classified fire extinguisher.
Corrected: August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024 Standard § 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High Verbatim from the agency record
Two children's files did not have the entire information in the emergency medical authorization section completed available for review.
Corrected: August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024 Standard § 747.901 - Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One staff file was not available for review upon request at inspection.
Corrected: August 19, 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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