SPROUTS Early Learning Center
5201 S Soncy Rd, Amarillo, TX
Children's Orchard Academy on Hillside
- licensed capacity
- 238
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $147
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About Children's Orchard Academy on Hillside
Children's Orchard Academy on Hillside is a licensed child care center in Amarillo, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 7, 2025, for up to 238 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 35 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 238 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based, Play-based |
| Enrichment | Music/fine arts and physical education (Stretch-n-Grow) |
| Daily life | Extended care: Extended hours program (God's World) |
| Licensed capacity | 238 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's Orchard Academy on Hillside has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Randall County has a median price of $147 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 Children's Orchard Academy on Hillside
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 238 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1803308
Summary
35 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 35 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 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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- Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 3, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a report was not made by the operation regarding a situation that placed a child at risk with being left unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2026
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a child was unaccounted for about 10 minutes after their classroom transitioned out of the cafeteria and back to their classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2026
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“An incident report was written on 8/28/2026 after a situation that places a child at risk but was not shared or signed by the parent within 2 days of the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
- Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 14, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, staff were not aware of a child's on-going activity and did not have visual or auditory awareness of the child, as a child was in a classroom for approximately fourteen minutes by themselves before they were found by staff.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026
Jun 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“An individual that had a prior eligible background check was inactivated on 06/17/2026 and has continued to be present at the operation without an eligible background check at the operation. The individual is currently inactive and requires a new background check submission to be present at the operation. The individual left the operation during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 16, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Children were left the classroom unattended and were unsupervised in the halls and office.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026
Show 25 earlier visits
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver would discipline by grabbing children by the arm in a rough manner.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
- Aug 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 13, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, an incident occurred where children were repeatedly climbing on shelves during nap time in the classroom and the caregiver failed to intervene. The caregiver sat on the ground instead of removing the children from the shelves to ensure their safety. The caregiver doesn?t attempt to redirect the children until after a child falls off the shelf and lands onto another child laying on their nap mat resulting in the other child crying.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver has grabbed multiple children by the arm in a rough manner when disciplining.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025
- Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 25, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A child walks out of the classroom and down the three halls without supervision, while the caregiver was changing a diaper in the diapering pod. Staff was unable to see and unaware he left the room.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
- Jan 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Orchard Academy on Hillside
Is Children's Orchard Academy on Hillside licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 7, 2025.
When was Children's Orchard Academy on Hillside last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 35 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Orchard Academy on Hillside had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 7 of 35 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Children's Orchard Academy on Hillside care for?
238, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children's Orchard Academy on Hillside accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Children's Orchard Academy on Hillside's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children's Orchard Academy on Hillside cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 318-6194 to ask.
What is Children's Orchard Academy on Hillside's phone number?
(806) 318-6194.
Where is Children's Orchard Academy on Hillside?
9175 Hillside Rd, Amarillo, TX 79119. The nearest other daycare we list is SPROUTS Early Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.