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Donna Carroll Amador

Granbury, TX 76049 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$167
year first permitted
2007

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About Donna Carroll Amador

Donna Carroll Amador is a home daycare in Granbury, Texas. It is registered with the state (since July 13, 2007), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Donna Carroll Amador has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Hood County has a median price of $167 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.
Hood County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$159
Home daycare$146

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Donna Carroll Amador

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2007
License number
#876872
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Other rules 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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  1. Aug 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      747.4603 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      “3 active play structures in the backyard did not have the required 6 foot use zones. This was corrected at inspection with the structures being repositioned.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jun 9, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      747.1503(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

      “This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined through interviews that the caregiver was sleeping on at least one occasion while children were in care during naptime. It was determined that the caregiver was not aware of child activities at that time.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      747.2705(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined through interviews that a child was spanked on more than one occasion as a form of discipline.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025

  5. Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 26, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      747.1501(c)(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “his standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. During the investigator's interview with the caregiver, the caregiver described a child in care in a disrespectful manner.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      747.2705(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined through interviews that the caregiver has spanked children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024

  7. Jul 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System

      “The smoke detector located next to the kitchen where the children eat was not working. This was corrected at inspection with a new battery installed.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Mar 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      747.207(9) - Comply with Child-care Licensing Law and Rules

      “5 Children enrolled did not have parental rights notifications.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      747.1309(e)(2) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience

      “Annual training did not include 3 hours of training in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “Current operational policies did not have information on illness and exclusion, safe sleep policies, and promotion of indoor and outdoor activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2024

  9. May 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps

      “An infant was placed in a table top high chair for feeding without being buckled in, as the manufacture installed buckle was missing. This was corrected when the caregiver moved the infant to another table top highchair and buckled in.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      747.3117(5) - Food Service and Preparation - Use Sanitary Holders

      “Snacks were observed served to 4 children directly on the table surface. This was corrected when the caregiver placed the snacks on paper towels.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Jan 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Dec 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained

      “The provider did not have a sign-in and out log for the 4 children in attendance during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Dec 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 12, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2105(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

      “Children were watching TV not associated with a written activity plan or educational activity. The caregiver turned the TV off during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Written feeding instructions were not updated for an infant in care who was not ready for table food.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Two non-school-age children did not have immunization records on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.611(b) - Health Statement on File

      “Four non-school-age children did not have a health statement on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants

      “The operational policies did not have the safe sleep policy included.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow

      “A current written activity plan listing all requirements was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Donna Carroll Amador

Is Donna Carroll Amador licensed?

Yes. Donna Carroll Amador is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued July 13, 2007. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.

When was Donna Carroll Amador last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Donna Carroll Amador had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Donna Carroll Amador care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Donna Carroll Amador accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Donna Carroll Amador's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Donna Carroll Amador cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 559-7115 to ask.

What is Donna Carroll Amador's phone number?

(817) 559-7115.

Where is Donna Carroll Amador?

Granbury, TX 76049. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).