Mary Miles Learning Center
1700 S Van Buren St, Amarillo, TX
1.6· 5 reviews
Opportunity School
- licensed capacity
- 97
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $147
- year first permitted
- 1998
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About
About Opportunity School
Opportunity School is a licensed child care center in Amarillo, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 9, 1998, for up to 97 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 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
- 97 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 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 | 97 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Opportunity School 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 Opportunity School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 97 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1998
- License number
- #531425
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Operation is deficient due to the condition of the variance that states that parents must be notified in writing of the mixed age groups. The operation did not have any copies of this written notification on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Multiple containers of cleaning products were in a cabinet that was accesible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One caregiver's first aid/CPR training is expired.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The director and the employee that transports children only have 30 minutes of transportation training on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
- Sep 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 21, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.701(4) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Communicable Diseases
“The operation failed to report a communicable disease to licensing.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last fire inspection conducted was on 6/3/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2022
Show 4 earlier visits
- Jun 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 23, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Three caregivers did not have the following trainings available for review during the inspection: abuse and neglect, building and physical safety, food allergies, SIDS and shaken baby, hazardous materials, and emergency preparedness. Two of the caregivers did not have training available for administering medication.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Opportunity School
Is Opportunity School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 9, 1998.
When was Opportunity School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Opportunity School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Opportunity School care for?
97, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Opportunity School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Opportunity School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Opportunity School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 373-4245 to ask.
What is Opportunity School's phone number?
(806) 373-4245.
Where is Opportunity School?
1100 S Harrison St, Amarillo, TX 79101. The nearest other daycare we list is First Steps, 0.1 miles away.