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McLellan Learning Center

401 S Van Buren St, Amarillo, TX 791015.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
125
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$147
year first permitted
1987
Call (806) 345-1335Directions

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About McLellan Learning Center

McLellan Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Amarillo, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 6, 1987, for up to 125 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. 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
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
125 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity125 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

McLellan Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Potter 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.
Potter County medians, full time, per week

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

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 McLellan Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
125 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#5909- 667
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 10 visits

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 18 visits
  1. Aug 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Nov 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Oct 31, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “A staff file was reviewed and the CPR training obtained was online for the staff.”

      The state verified the correction on May 24, 2023

  4. Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about McLellan Learning Center

Is McLellan Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 6, 1987.

When was McLellan Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has McLellan Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 10 visits in the last 3 years. 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 McLellan Learning Center care for?

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

Does McLellan Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are McLellan Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does McLellan Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 345-1335 to ask.

What is McLellan Learning Center's phone number?

(806) 345-1335.

Where is McLellan Learning Center?

401 S Van Buren St, Amarillo, TX 79101. The nearest other daycare we list is Opportunity School, 0.5 miles away.

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