Sybil B Harrington Learning Center
2500 Dale St, Amarillo, TX
3.7· 3 reviews
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
- licensed capacity
- 125
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $147
- year first permitted
- 1999
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About
About Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church is a licensed child care center in Amarillo, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 1, 1999, for up to 125 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts 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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 125 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 | 125 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 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 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 125 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1999
- License number
- #541191
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“Diaper changing was observed and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized in between each session.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025
Aug 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There was evidence of active insect activity in the office of the daycare.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver did not wash their hand their hands after changing a child's diaper and then immediately went to feeding that same child.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Three infant feeding instructions were last udated over 30 days ago.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A child had their diaper changed and they did not have their hands washed after. Then they immediately were transitioned to being fed a bottle as well.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
- Aug 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The playground had equipment with cracks in the plastic. The areas were covered with duct tape to remove the exposed pinch hazard. One trash can had layered food that was dried onto the bottom of the lid. This was scrubbed at inspection and dried food removed. The fence of the outdoor space had an extended bolt that needs to be shortened to reduce the likelihood of injuries. This was covered with a cup and taped to reduce the risk.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
“The most recent gas leak inspection was not availlable for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“An updated annual fire inspection was due by 04/11/2023 and had not been conducted or scheduled.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The emergency practices documentation was lacking the first page that documents the severe weather and lock down drills for the calendar year. Additionally, a fire drill was not documented for March. And the monthly checks of the fire extinguisher check, smoke detector and carbon dioxide detector check was not documented for February or March.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
Show 13 earlier visits
Feb 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
“Two employee records was lacking documentation of completed orientation. One employee records was lacking documentation of completed pre service. It was corrected at inspection with the orientation and pre service training previously completed documented.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A volunteer had access to children in care before having an eligibility notification from the centralized background check unit. The volunteer left the operation during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
- Nov 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A frequent visitor was present at the operation for at least 3 days in the last 30 days prior to having an eligibility notification received by the operation. The frequent visitor left the operation during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023
Nov 1, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“Two classrooms were observed with children eating snack on the bare table without a napkin or plate.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“Diaper changing was observed in an infant classroom and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
“Four booster seats and one five point harness car seat used to transport children in care were past their expiration date.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“For the months of September 2023 and October 2023, there were no documented fire drills conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Multiple classrooms were lacking lids to trash cans that have dirty diapers and food debri from afternoon snack time. One classroom had a cord hanging from the shelf and is in reach of children and poses a risk. One play house on the playground has a broken piece that is a sharp edge and presents a risk.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“One classroom was observed with the older infant not having their hands washed after a diaper change. Additionally, the staff member did not wash their own hands after changing a diaper as well.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
- Oct 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 18, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, an incident report was not completed regarding a situation that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023
746.4101 - Release of Children
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a child was released to an individual that was not authorized to pick that child up at that time.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023
746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation did not obtain a copy of an individual's identification until after the child had been inappropriately released to this person and returned.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023
- Apr 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“An infant was observed in a restrictive device at inspection for more than 15 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2023
746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
“A caregiver was not using positive guidance when communicating with children about inappropriate behavior. They were additionally raising their voice and using a harsh tone.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2023
746.4607(b)(1) - Maximum Height - Under Age 2
“Children less than 2 years of age were observed on equipment that is higher than 32 inches at the highest designated point.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2023
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Climbing equipment that requires 6 inches of loose fill within the use zone was limited and did not meet the 6 inches requirements. Various areas were also compacted down.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2023
746.3301(f)(2) - Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
“Children returned from outdoor activities and were not served water. This was corrected at inspection with director directing the staff to serve water.”
Corrected during the visit
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Two personnel records was lacking documentation of pre service training. One record was lacking documentation of orientation. Two were lacking the check boxes being selected for orientation and the trainer signature. One record was lacking a copy of photo identification. Two records was lacking a notorized affavit of employment.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2023
Jan 17, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(5) - Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees
“The operation failed to notify child care regulation about an arrest of a subject with a background check under the operation within two days of the arrest.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023
Jul 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“Children were observed at inspection eating snackwith their food served on the table surface without a plate or sanitary napkin. This was corrected at inspection with napkins being provided for the remainder of the children's snack time.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 29, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
“The director and the caregiver that provides transportation does not have current transportation training in their most complete training year or their current training year.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“An additional building was added and started being used on May 27th, 2022 without notification to child care regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2022
- Apr 18, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
Is Pleasant Valley Baptist Church licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 1, 1999.
When was Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 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 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pleasant Valley Baptist Church had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 6 of 14 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 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church care for?
125, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Pleasant Valley Baptist Church accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Pleasant Valley Baptist Church'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 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 383-2200 to ask.
What is Pleasant Valley Baptist Church's phone number?
(806) 383-2200.
Where is Pleasant Valley Baptist Church?
555 E Hastings Ave, Amarillo, TX 79108. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine Valley Child Care Center, 0.4 miles away.