Community Day Care Center
1100 Gwendolen Ave, Pampa, TX
First Pampa Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 213
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $147
- year first permitted
- 1986
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About
About First Pampa Child Development Center
First Pampa Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Pampa, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 16, 1986, for up to 213 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 33 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 213 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 213 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Pampa Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Gray 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 First Pampa Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 213 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1986
- License number
- #129788
Summary
33 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 33 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Transportation 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 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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See all 45 visits
- Sep 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 1, 2026Complaint investigation6 rules 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 in care was left on a daycare van after school pick-up. The caregiver parked the van in the garage, not realizing there was a child asleep. The caregiver did not have auditory or visual awareness and was unable to ensure the child's safety and well-being, the caregiver did not realize the child was missing from the group.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“A caregiver that provided transportation for school pick-up had expired transportation safety training. The training expired on 4/15/2026, and a child was left on a van 5/1/2026.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“A child in care was left on a van, in the garage, after school pick-up. The caregiver unloaded the children from the van not realizing a child had fallen asleep, leaving the child unattended in the van. The caregiver did not walk the van to ensure all children exited the van. The child woke up, got out of the van, got out of the garage, and had to cross the street, alone, to get to the daycare building, where the child was found.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“A caregiver was unaware which children she was responsible for at school pick up. There were 9 children, four children got on the van, and five got on the other van; however, the caregiver did not know which of the children got on her van. This resulted in one child being left on the van once they returned to the daycare.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The alarm on the van was not maintained, and quit working, therefore a child was left on the van and unattended for approximately 80 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“A caregiver did not have a list of the children for the van she was driving. At school pick up, four children were put on her van, but she did not know which children they were and had no list to check or confirm.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
- Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“An infant less than 12 months of age was observed at inspection asleep in their crib with a blanket. It was correceted at inspection with the blanket being removed out of the crib.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
Show 35 earlier visits
- Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
“A child in care was noticeably upset after morning drop off and the caregiver did not attempt to verbally comfort the child or physically hold the child to comfort the child.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025
- Aug 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 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
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, caregiver transitioned their class into the building from the playground and left a child unsupervised outside for 20 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
- Mar 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“A caregiver was observed at inspection using an abrastive tone with the children when entering from the playground and lacked patience and respect in her communication with her group of children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The younger toddler playground had a couple rocks that are the size of a large marble that two different children found one and placed it inside their mouth. Additionally, the playground has bird feathers throughout the play space that need to be removed. The caregiver removed the rocks from the children's mouth and disposed of them.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024
- Sep 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The most recent health inspection was conducted over 12 months ago and was due by 05/11/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
- May 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“Staff did not have a list with the children's names and ages and were not knowledgeable about the ages of each of the children they were accountable for.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Children did not wash their hands in preparation for morning snack.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024
746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
“Toddlers are not provided enough variety of activities, including low shelving for easily accessing the selection of toys during the morning drop off time. Additionally, Pre-K age children lack available interest centers.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“An infant, less than 12 months of age, had a small lovie blanket in the crib while asleep and it was covering the infant's face. It was removed from the crib at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024
May 2, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Infants and older children were combined with a total of 18 children with a 30 month age gap between the youngest infant and the oldest child.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024
- Apr 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 22, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“The added infant classroom only has one hand washing sink available and it is also used for bottle preparation.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
“Four staff personnel records was lacking various topics related to health and safety, including preventing and responding to food allergies, medication training and building and premise safety training.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A food allergy plan for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy lacks the physician signature.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“A classroom that was used for toddlers was changed to be added for infants. The infant classroom previously has been closed and no longer used. Space was changed without a notification to child care regulation. It was corrected at inspection with child care regulation being notified and the added room evaluated for compliance.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“An infant in care was eating in a high chair and the buckle was not fastened after placing the child in the high chair.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2023
May 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Two caregiver records was lacking documentation of pre-service and orientation training. Additionally, orientation was not completely conducted within 7 days of the employment date. One staff member is lacking orientation and a notarized affidavit of employment.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2023
Nov 30, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“All three first aid kits used in the vans to transport children in care had expired antiseptic wipes. Additional antiseptic wipes that is not expired was placed in the kits at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 4, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“Infants were observed at inspection having pretzels served on the bare table without a napkin or plate.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver of the operation does not have an eligible notification for one employee that was re-hired on 8/4/22.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“Older infants were observed secured in the multi occupancy tables for over 30 minutes prior to meal time and stayed in the seats an additional 30 minutes after meal time.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
- May 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A one month old infant was asleep on a boppy pillow on the floor for over an hour and was not moved to their crib by either of the two caregivers available in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“A caregiver sent a child outside of the classroom to a neighboring classroom to complete job tasks, such as turning on the classroom light and sound machine, one two separate occasions. While the child was in the neighboring classroom the caregiver did not have visual or auditory awareness, was not aware of the on going activities and was not within physical proximity. The caregiver was unable to adequately supervise all of the children she was responsible for.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2022
May 13, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
“Based on interviews with staff, the infants are not having morning and afternoon opportunities daily to be outside. Additionally, the infants only go outside maybe once a week and does not include two daily opportunities in their written activity plan.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During naptime, one classroom had one caregiver with 13 children, ranging in age of 17 months to 2 years of age. With the classroom having one caregiver within the group, the classroom is unable to reduce to naptime ratios and were over ratio with a specified age group of two year olds.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The operation re-hired two previously employed caregivers at the operation and did not re-submit their background check prior to having the caregiver supervising children in care. Background checks were re-submitted at inspection and staff left the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Ten personnel records did not have documented orientation. One record was lacking a photo identification. One record was lacking a notarized affidavit of employment.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The most current annual health inspection at inspection was conducted on 1/26/2021 and was due by 1/26/2022.”
The state verified the correction on May 25, 2022
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Diaper changing was observed with the infants classroom and multiple diaper changing was observed and none of the infants had their hands washed after diapering.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2022
- Dec 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 13, 2021Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a child in care was being discipline with being in time out for longer than ten minutes for a pre-k age child.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about First Pampa Child Development Center
Is First Pampa Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 16, 1986.
When was First Pampa Child Development Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 33 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Pampa Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 9 of 33 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 First Pampa Child Development Center care for?
213, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Pampa Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Pampa Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Pampa Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 669-3529 to ask.
What is First Pampa Child Development Center's phone number?
(806) 669-3529.
Where is First Pampa Child Development Center?
203 N West St, Pampa, TX 79065. The nearest other daycare we list is ST Matthews Episcopal Day School, 0.2 miles away.