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Amarillo, TX 79106 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Carrie Johnson
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About Carrie Johnson
Carrie Johnson is a home daycare in Amarillo, Texas. It is registered with the state (since January 28, 2015), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Carrie Johnson has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Potter County has a median price of $134 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$147
Home daycare$134
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$129
Preschool
Center$136
Home daycare$127
School age
Center$129
Home daycare$122
State record
Inspection reports for Carrie Johnson
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1556644
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 18, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Nov 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
747.801(4) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Menus
“The last three months of menus were not available to be reviewed as the September month was not available upon request. The last three months of sign in and out logs was not avaiable for review as the September month was not available for review upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
“A child in care did not have proof of the parent receiving information regarding the safe sleep for infants policy, the parent's rights, and the animals in the home.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
- Apr 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 21, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“The permit holder did was lacking 5 hours of training within the most complete training year of 1/28/2024 - 1/28/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
747.1303(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training
“The two-hour transportation training was not available for review for three adults that provide transportation to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The parent's rights form was reviewed. The operational policies regarding information to parents about the pets/animals in the home was recited as it has not been completed.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
747.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“A child that is in and the parent had noted on the admission form that the child has a food allergy did not have the food allergy in file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“There were eight children present at inspection. There was one child that was birth to 17 months of age and a total of 7 children that were 18 months to 5 years old when the max number of children that can be present that are 18 months to five years of age is 5 total children. Therefore, the provider was over by two children for the daily ratio regardless of there being more than one caregiver present due to the permit type issued to the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“A child file reviewed did not have any immunizations in file for a child that is in care. **This was corrected at inspection when the parent provided an immunization record for the child to the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A household member that resides in the home and is older than 14 years of age has been doing so without an eligible notification from the background check unit.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025
Feb 26, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“There were seven children present at inspection. There was one child that was birth to 17 months of age and a total of 6 children that were 18 months to 5 years old when the mac number of children that can be present that are 18 months to five years of age is 5 total children, therefore, the provider was over by one child for daily ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
747.2901(a)(4) - Field Trips -First Aid Kit
“The first aid kit was missing a thermometer and scissors. **These were provided by the provider and placed in the first aid kit in the vehicle.”
Corrected during the visit
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A small plastic pool was observed not stored out of children's reach. Additionally, there was a dead chicken next to the pool in a play yard that had been used by children previously.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
747.1303(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training
“The transportation training was not available for two caregivers that provide transportation training to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“The permit holder did was lacking 5 hours of training within the most complete training year of 1/28/2024 - 1/28/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operation has not provided the Parent's Rights information to parents as required of the operational policies and did not include a policy with iinformation to parents about the promotion of physical activities. Additionally, updates are required for the policy to pets/animals in the home.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“A child present at inspection did not have a file available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
- Feb 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Carrie Johnson
Is Carrie Johnson licensed?
Yes. Carrie Johnson is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued January 28, 2015. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was Carrie Johnson last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 18, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carrie Johnson had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 16 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Carrie Johnson care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Carrie Johnson accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Carrie Johnson's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Carrie Johnson cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 372-5462 to ask.
What is Carrie Johnson's phone number?
(806) 372-5462.
Where is Carrie Johnson?
Amarillo, TX 79106. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.