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4220 Wolflin Ave, Amarillo, TX
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St. Paul Wee Care Academy
- licensed capacity
- 120
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $410
- year first permitted
- 2003
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About
About St. Paul Wee Care Academy
St. Paul Wee Care Academy is a licensed child care center in Amarillo, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 28, 2003, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It lists monthly tuition from $410 to $710.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through five years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Methodist) |
| Curriculum | Texas School Ready program (TSR) |
| More | Founded 1961 |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St. Paul Wee Care Academy lists monthly tuition from $410 to $710. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 3 days a week | $410 |
| 3 days a week | $510 |
| 4 days a week | $510 |
| 4 days a week | $610 |
| 5 days a week | $610 |
| 5 days a week | $710 |
| Registration Fee | $80 |
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 St. Paul Wee Care Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2003
- License number
- #820181
Summary
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 24 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Records and paperwork 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 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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- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection is past due as it was due by 4/4/2026.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Two children were observed not strapped in while sitting at a table eating that requires them to be strapped.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“One child file was not available for review at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
- Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 28, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the staff did not complete the incident report form that was required to be completed when a child was placed at risk when left unsupervised in a classroom alone.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026
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, staff were not aware of a child's on-going activity and did not have visual or auditory awareness of a child that they were responsible for, when a child was left unsupervised in a classroom and caregivers were not aware that the child had been left behind in the classroom alone for at least 15 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026
- Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Infants were observed seated in a table with bucket seats and there were not straps on the chairs, therefore, the infants were not strapped in with the buckles.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Two staff did not have proof of orientation completed within 7 days of employment.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“A caregiver did not have proof of CPR and First Aid training when the file was reviewed.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
Show 25 earlier visits
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 23, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“A caregiver employed did not have all 24 clock hours required for the training year of 5/22/2024 - 5/22/2025 as the caregiver was missing 4.5 hours of training.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“An infant classroom did not have any current infant feeding instructions available for review when requested.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Four staff files reviewed and were missing the Form 2985 and one other staff file reviewed was missing the Form 2912 that is required.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“Written activity plans were not available for two classes when requested.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“Three caregiver files were reviewed and there was no proof of pre-service in file, including pre-service for staff that are working with children that are younger than 24 months.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
Nov 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“A staff was observed in the classroom during inspection and did not have the required 8 hours of pre-service in file prior to being in the classroom and in direct care of children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2024
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Two staff did not have proof of orientation in file when reviewed. **This was corrected at inspection when the Personnel Record form was completed during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“One staff file reviewed did not have all the required training topics in file as they were missing the following training topics for the previous complete training year: understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and the training for handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2024
- Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 19, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, an employee inappropriately disciplined their biological children while in care by swatting their child on the side of the head.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
Jul 3, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation did not adequately notify a parent of a situation that placed children at risk when the children were inappropriately disciplined by caregivers over approximately a two-month period of time.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, an employee has been inappropriately disciplining biological children while in care when biting and pulling hair to show how it feels.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, numerous incidents occurred related to inappropriate discipline in which may have placed a child at risk occurred and Child Care Regulation was not notified within the 48 hours of the incidents occurring.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
- Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver disciplined a child by pulling the child's hair.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2024
- May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2024Visit1 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, staff were not aware of a child's on-going activity and did not have visual or auditory awareness of the child that remained outside in the playground area and was found unsupervised outside by another adult.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
Mar 26, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One child did not have a health statement and has been enrolled more than 12 months.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Six of the files reviewed were missing information in the file which included: notarized affidavits, high school diplomas, hire dates, and proof of orientation/pre-service as well as receiving policies.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“CPR training reviewed for all staff was online and not vaild. One staff did not have current CPR/First aid training available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
“The last available menu was dated for September 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two children's files were reviewed and were missing the most current shot records in file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“One caregiver did not have any annual training to review for the training year of 3/25/2023 - 3/25/2024. One caregiver was missing four hours for the training year of 9/17/2022-9/17/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
- May 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 14, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver failed to use good judgement when eating a hot food in a class that injured a child.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2023
- Mar 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
“The operation could not provide an accurate tracking system to show when children arrived and when they were picked up.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2023
- Feb 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
May 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“9 of the 10 admission forms did not have the emergency contact persons address.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2022
- Dec 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about St. Paul Wee Care Academy
Is St. Paul Wee Care Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 28, 2003.
When was St. Paul Wee Care Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St. Paul Wee Care Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 10 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 St. Paul Wee Care Academy care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does St. Paul Wee Care Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are St. Paul Wee Care Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does St. Paul Wee Care Academy cost?
Monthly tuition from $410 to $710, as it lists it.
What is St. Paul Wee Care Academy's phone number?
(806) 350-3318.
Where is St. Paul Wee Care Academy?
4317 W Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79106. The nearest other daycare we list is Mini MAAC, 0.1 miles away.