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Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 165
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $147
- year first permitted
- 1985
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About
About Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center
Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Amarillo, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 21, 1985, for up to 165 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedOpens before 7 AM
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
- 165 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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: Age 6 weeks through 6th grade |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (LCMS (Lutheran)) |
| Licensed capacity | 165 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center 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 Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 165 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1985
- License number
- #206403
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 15 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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Aug 27, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“Two children's files reviewed did not have any immunizations in file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last fire inspection was completed 3/3/2025 and was required to be completed annually, or by 3/3/2026.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“A caregiver's file was reviewed and CPR training and First Aid training in file was expired as of 6/2026.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026
- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A classroom was observed and a child did not have their hands washed after their diaper was changed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“The food allergy plan for a child in care did not have the required doctor signature.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules 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 after the rest of the class was taken in from outside. The child was left alone, outside on the playground, for approximately 10-15 minutes. Additionally, the child was discovered by another church staff employee who made the operation aware that the child was missing and was outside unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Based on evidence obtained, the operation did not notify parents immediately of a situation that placed their child at risk when their child was left outside for approximately 10-15 minutes without a caregiver present. They notified the parents approximately 3 hours after the incident occurred where they should have been notified once the child was safe.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
- Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 25, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules 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 evidence obtained a caregiver was unable to see the ongoing activities of children, and a child had minor injuries due to another child.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“An infant was observed sleeping with a bib on during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025
- Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 12, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“A group of children were observed participating in screen time during nap/rest time during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
Show 13 earlier visits
- Jul 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“Three classrooms did not have activity plans available for review at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Two staff did not have orientation in file as required for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Children's files were reviewed and there were seven children that did not have the emergency medical authorization complete in file. Three children's files were missing information for the emergency contact listed and one child was missing phone numbers for the people of release provided by the parent. Three children's files did not have the required parent signature on the child admission form.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
- May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 16, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, an individual has been frequently and regularly present with direct access to children without an eligible background check notification.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
- Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The annual product certificate was not updated.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 29, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver grabbed a child and caused bruising.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2023
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“DFPS investigates and determines that a staff member at the operation is found Reason to Believe for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2023
- Sep 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 23, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver failed to use good judgment when she grasped a child by the upper arm when directly the child to a table and chair for re-direction that resulted in an injury that required medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2022
- Dec 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center
Is Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 21, 1985.
When was Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 7 of 15 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 Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center care for?
165, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 352-9436 to ask.
What is Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center's phone number?
(806) 352-9436.
Where is Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center?
5005 W Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79106.