Mandy Castilow
Amarillo, TX 79106 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mini MAAC
- licensed capacity
- 156
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $147
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Mini MAAC
Mini MAAC is a licensed child care center in Amarillo, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 27, 2021, for up to 156 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 32 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSecure entrySTEM / STEAMAccepts 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
- 156 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. It lists: 12 months to 13 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Staff | Background-checked, CPR and First Aid certified |
| Safety | Secure entrances |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 156 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mini MAAC 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.
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 Mini MAAC
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 156 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1717215
Summary
32 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 32 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
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 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“Attendance records for the director were not available for review at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026
Feb 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
“A caregiver was observed doing multiple diaper changes while wearing gloves but did not wash hands after removing gloves in between children having their diaper changed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“The food allergy plan in file for a child that has a diagnosed food allergy plan was not complete as it was missing the symptoms if the child eats the food allergen and the treatement for this as well as the parent signature.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026
- Sep 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 39 earlier visits
- Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 31, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to report a situation that placed a child at risk within the required 48 hours of the incident occurring. A child was left unsupervised in the playground area without any staff supervision and the primary caregivers were not aware of the child's ongoing activities and did not have visual or auditory awareness.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
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, the staff were unaware of the on-going activities and lacked auditory and visual awareness of a child they were responsible for when the child was left behind outside in the playground for less than 3 minutes. Additionally, the child was discovered by another individual followed by the director and then the staff were made aware that the child had been left behind and was not with the group of children they were responsible for.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025
- Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Three caregivers did not have the required notarized affidavit in file, form 2985.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“A caregiver employed did not have all required 24 clock hours in the annual training year and was lacking 13 hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“Two staff did not have the required orientation in file within 7 days of employment. Two staff did not have the required pre-service in file for review when requested. One staff file was lacking both orientation and pre-service training in file when avaiable.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
Jun 26, 2025Complaint 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
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the staff were unaware of the on-going activities and lacked auditory and visual awareness of a child they were responsible for when the child was left behind in a classroom during a transition time. Additionally, the child was discovered by the parent and staff when the staff was made aware that the child had been left behind and was not with the group of children they were responsible for.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025
- May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 4, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“Attendance records for the director were not available for review at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
“Based on the evidence obtained, a caregiver has not been physically present in all areas when children are laid to nap.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
Oct 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
“The monthly playground checklists that were last available for review were dated for July 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024
- Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 18, 2024Complaint 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
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the staff were unaware of the on-going activities and lacked auditory and visual awareness of a child they were responsible for when the child was left behind in an outdoor area. Additionally, the child was discovered by the parent and staff were made aware that the child was missing.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
Sep 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver popped a belt against the floor close to where children were. This scared the children and appears to have been done in a threatening manner as a form of discipline to redirect the children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
- Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 4, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver failed to use good judgement when videoing and then posting the video clip of a child on social media.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
- Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The heath inspection was requested, but they never came out, so it was not conducted within the required time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023
- Nov 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 2, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to report an incident within a 2 day timeframe as required. The incident occurred on 5-27-22 and was not reported until 6-2-22.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2022
Apr 11, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the evidence obtained, there is reason to believe that a child was abused by a caregiver when a child was disciplined inappropriately.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2022
- Apr 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 2, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Feb 28, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
“A caregiver provided discipline to their own child with prohibited punishment..”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Children were yelled at by a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022
- Jan 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Mini MAAC
Is Mini MAAC licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 27, 2021.
When was Mini MAAC last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 32 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mini MAAC had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 10 of 32 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Mini MAAC care for?
156, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Mini MAAC accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Mini MAAC'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 Mini MAAC cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 437-1480 to ask.
What is Mini MAAC's phone number?
(806) 437-1480.
Where is Mini MAAC?
4220 Wolflin Ave, Amarillo, TX 79106. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Paul Wee Care Academy, 0.1 miles away.