Mandy Castilow
Amarillo, TX 79106 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Nikkies Care Club
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Nikkies Care Club
Nikkies Care Club is a licensed group home daycare in Amarillo, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 10, 2025, 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 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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6 mo
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12 yr
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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
Nikkies Care Club has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Potter 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 Nikkies Care Club
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1799818
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There were cleaning supplies, suncreens, and other items that are to be kept out of reach of children that could be accessed by children in care in the restroom. The outside deck area that is had broken fence pickets and opening that pose a hazard to children as the children can fit through the gaps.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2026
747.3219 - Water Temperature
“The hot water temperature in the sinks used by children exceeded more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2026
747.4301(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Two children were observed sitting on high chairs and were not strapped in.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2026
747.4607(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
“The use zone for the swings was not the required 15 feet as it was 11 feet from another play equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2026
Sep 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
747.3705(a) - Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
“Chickens were observed freely roaming in the play area while children were outside playing and were not in a secure area that the children would not have contact with.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2025
747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“One child file was not available for review at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
747.4401(10) - Handrails on Stairs and Steps of Climbing Equipment
“There was no handrail observed on stairs steps that require a handrail as the door that had the handrail was observed that it was broken.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
- Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“An infant that is younger than 12 months of age was observed sleeping in crib swaddled and with an extra blanket in the crib,”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The last fire drill that was practiced and documented was July/August 2024 and it is required to be practiced and documented monthly and must be exit time of 3 minutes or less.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
747.801(2) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
“Infant feeding instructions were not available for review for an infant that is in care.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
“The operational policies did not include information to parents about safe sleep for infants.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
“The home did not have at least one 3A-40BC classified fire extinguisher.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Two children's files did not have the entire information in the emergency medical authorization section completed available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
747.901 - Personnel Records
“One staff file was not available for review upon request at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Nikkies Care Club
Is Nikkies Care Club licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 10, 2025.
When was Nikkies Care Club last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Nikkies Care Club had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Nikkies Care Club care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Nikkies Care Club accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Nikkies Care Club'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 Nikkies Care Club cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (619) 964-1960 to ask.
What is Nikkies Care Club's phone number?
(619) 964-1960.
Where is Nikkies Care Club?
Amarillo, TX 79106. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.