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Amarillo, TX 79110 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kristens Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 2013
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About
About Kristens Daycare
Kristens Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Amarillo, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 31, 2013, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 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
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kristens Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Randall 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 Kristens Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2013
- License number
- #1516545
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 13, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 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 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“In the bathroom used by children there was a shaving razor accessible to children in care. Additionally there were multiple nails protruding from the fence in the backyard in the area that is used by children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
747.3505(b) - Ammunition Kept Separate, Locked and Inaccessible to Children
“Ammunition is being stored in a drawer of a cabinet that is in a room where the door was not locked.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
“There are no sign in/out sheets on file for two children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
Jan 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
747.3219 - Water Temperature
“The water temperature of the sink being used by children in care reached to 161.9 degrees Fahrenheit. **This was corrected at inspection when the provider turned off the hot water for this sink.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A bottle of glue was observed within reach of children that has instructions on the bottle that say it should be stored away from children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024
747.2105(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
“A child in care watched Television for over an hour.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024
- May 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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
“It was observed during inspection that children were left outside alone multiple times and the caregiver did not have adequate supervision as they were unable to have visual or auditory awareness of each child. Additionally, the caregiver was not in close proximity to the children outside to be able to intervene if necessary.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
- Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 24, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Two infants in care did not have infant feeding instructions avaiable for review upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
“The inspection form for the inspection conducted on was not posted as required. Additionally, the Permit Renewal Acceptance Letter was not posted as required.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
“Two infants in care did not have proof of the safe sleep for infants policy being provided to parents at enrollment.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
“An infant in care was not strapped into an equipment, rocker, that has safety straps. **This was corrected when the provider strapped the child in to the equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The fire drills have not been documented since October 2023. The severe weather drill and lock down drills did not have the required drills practiced and documented at least four each in 2023. The testing and checking of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide and fire extinguishers was not documented.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Sep 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The bathroom used by children was observed having items within reach of children that state keep out of reach of children as well as there were medicine and other items that should be kept out of reach of children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023
- Aug 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 12, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
“There operational policies did not include information to parents regarding infant safe sleep.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“The primary caregiver was missing 2 hours of the required 30 clock hours in the annual training year for 12/2021 - 12/2022. **This was corrected at inspection when the provider moved over 2 1/2 hours from the current year to the last completed training year.”
Corrected during the visit
747.4401(8) - No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
“During the inspection children were observed playing on play equipment that was on concrete and did not have required use zone all around the equipment of at least 6 feet.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023
747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“An infant in care did not have current infant feeding instructions available for review upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023
- Oct 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
“The sign in and out logs for the last three months were not able to be reviewed at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2022
747.3213(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Hand washing did not occur for a child in care after having a diaper change completed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2022
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
“The documentation of safety drills including checking of fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide, and smoke detectors was not available for review at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2022
747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
“A child was observed being placed in a high chair and eating without being strapped in.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2022
Feb 11, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies does not have a policy or information regarding the promotion of physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2022
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Upon file review of four children's records the following were found missing information: One file did not have information provided by the child's parents regarding a person of release. One file missing the address for the emergency contact listed by the parent. Two files were missing the name of physician and other pertinent information under the authorization for emergency medical attention section. One child did not have any signature under the admission requirement for a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The last children's product safety commission form available for review was signed on 1/5/2021. **This was corrected at inspection when it was signed by the provider at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Infant feeding instructions were not available for review for an infant in care.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
747.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“Upon file reviews, one child's file had no immunizations in file for revew and another child's file did not have an up to date immunization record in file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Kristens Daycare
Is Kristens Daycare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 31, 2013.
When was Kristens Daycare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 13, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kristens Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Kristens Daycare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kristens Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kristens Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kristens Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 282-2030 to ask.
What is Kristens Daycare's phone number?
(806) 282-2030.
Where is Kristens Daycare?
Amarillo, TX 79110. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.