Kristens Daycare
Licensed Child-Care Home in Amarillo, Texas. License #1516545, issued December 31, 2013.
- Address
- 5203 S Austin St, Amarillo, TX 79110
- Phone
- (806) 282-2030
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care.
Openings
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Texas Rising Star
Texas Rising Star 4-star of a possible 4
A quality rating the state awards after an on-site assessment. Four stars is the highest.
In effect since July 31, 2026. From the state's provider report of July 31, 2026.
Where this is
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 21 areas it checked 5,387 standards at Kristens Daycare between February 11, 2022 and October 16, 2026 and recorded 26 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 21 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 5 | 472 | 4 |
| Record keeping | 6 | 553 | 5 |
| Personnel | 5 | 660 | 1 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 5 | 155 | 0 |
| Activities | 5 | 161 | 1 |
| Infants | 5 | 388 | 4 |
| Toddlers | 5 | 100 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 5 | 93 | 0 |
| School-age | 5 | 85 | 0 |
| Discipline | 5 | 95 | 0 |
| Naptime | 5 | 55 | 0 |
| Field trips | 5 | 60 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 5 | 80 | 0 |
| Nutrition | 5 | 219 | 0 |
| Health practices | 6 | 659 | 2 |
| Safety practices | 5 | 379 | 1 |
| Physical facilities | 5 | 211 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety and equipment | 5 | 345 | 0 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 127 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 5 | 260 | 0 |
| Transportation | 5 | 176 | 0 |
The table adds up to 5,333 of those standards. The remaining 54, including 8 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 19 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on October 16, 2026, and 26 citations.
- 4High
- 12Medium High
- 10Medium
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 26. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium High November 4, 2025 Correction verified November 13, 2025
747.3501: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In the bathroom used by children there was a shaving razor accessible to children in care. Additionally there were multiple nails protruding from the fence in the backyard in the area that is used by children.
- Medium High November 4, 2025 Correction verified November 13, 2025
747.635(a): Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
There are no sign in/out sheets on file for two children in care.
- High November 4, 2025 Correction verified November 13, 2025
747.3505(b): Ammunition Kept Separate, Locked and Inaccessible to Children
Ammunition is being stored in a drawer of a cabinet that is in a room where the door was not locked.
- Medium High January 14, 2025 Corrected at inspection
747.3219: Water Temperature
The water temperature of the sink being used by children in care reached to 161.9 degrees Fahrenheit. **This was corrected at inspection when the provider turned off the hot water for this sink.
- Medium September 11, 2024 Correction verified October 7, 2024
747.2105(c)(3): Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
A child in care watched Television for over an hour.
- Medium High September 11, 2024 Correction verified October 7, 2024
747.3501: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A bottle of glue was observed within reach of children that has instructions on the bottle that say it should be stored away from children.
- High May 21, 2024 Correction verified May 24, 2024
747.1503(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
It was observed during inspection that children were left outside alone multiple times and the caregiver did not have adequate supervision as they were unable to have visual or auditory awareness of each child. Additionally, the caregiver was not in close proximity to the children outside to be able to intervene if necessary.
- Medium High January 24, 2024 Corrected at inspection
747.5005(1): Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The fire drills have not been documented since October 2023. The severe weather drill and lock down drills did not have the required drills practiced and documented at least four each in 2023. The testing and checking of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide and fire extinguishers was not documented.
- Medium January 24, 2024 Correction verified February 7, 2024
747.401(a)(2): Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
The inspection form for the inspection conducted on was not posted as required. Additionally, the Permit Renewal Acceptance Letter was not posted as required.
- Medium High January 24, 2024 Correction verified February 7, 2024
747.2307: Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
An infant in care was not strapped into an equipment, rocker, that has safety straps. **This was corrected when the provider strapped the child in to the equipment.
- Medium High January 24, 2024 Correction verified February 7, 2024
747.501(6): Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
Two infants in care did not have proof of the safe sleep for infants policy being provided to parents at enrollment.
- Medium January 24, 2024 Correction verified February 7, 2024
747.2321(a): Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Two infants in care did not have infant feeding instructions avaiable for review upon request.
- Medium High September 22, 2023 Correction verified October 6, 2023
747.3501: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The bathroom used by children was observed having items within reach of children that state keep out of reach of children as well as there were medicine and other items that should be kept out of reach of children.
- High June 12, 2023 Correction verified June 26, 2023
747.4401(8): No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
During the inspection children were observed playing on play equipment that was on concrete and did not have required use zone all around the equipment of at least 6 feet.
- Medium June 12, 2023 Correction verified June 26, 2023
747.2321(b): Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
An infant in care did not have current infant feeding instructions available for review upon request.
- Medium High June 12, 2023 Correction verified June 26, 2023
747.501(6): Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
There operational policies did not include information to parents regarding infant safe sleep.
- Medium June 12, 2023 Corrected at inspection
747.1309(a): Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
The primary caregiver was missing 2 hours of the required 30 clock hours in the annual training year for 12/2021 - 12/2022. **This was corrected at inspection when the provider moved over 2 1/2 hours from the current year to the last completed training year.
- Medium High October 12, 2022 Correction verified October 25, 2022
747.2307: Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
A child was observed being placed in a high chair and eating without being strapped in.
- Medium October 12, 2022 Correction verified October 25, 2022
747.801(7): Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
The documentation of safety drills including checking of fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide, and smoke detectors was not available for review at inspection.
- Medium High October 12, 2022 Correction verified October 25, 2022
747.3213(3): Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Hand washing did not occur for a child in care after having a diaper change completed.
- Medium High October 12, 2022 Correction verified October 25, 2022
747.635(a): Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
The sign in and out logs for the last three months were not able to be reviewed at inspection.
- Medium February 11, 2022 Correction verified February 27, 2022
747.501(8): Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies does not have a policy or information regarding the promotion of physical activity.
- Medium February 11, 2022 Correction verified February 23, 2022
747.603(a)(2): Children's Records - Admission Information
Upon file review of four children's records the following were found missing information: One file did not have information provided by the child's parents regarding a person of release. One file missing the address for the emergency contact listed by the parent. Two files were missing the name of physician and other pertinent information under the authorization for emergency medical attention section. One child did not have any signature under the admission requirement for a health statement.
- Medium February 11, 2022 Correction verified February 14, 2022
747.2321(b): Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions were not available for review for an infant in care.
- Medium February 11, 2022 Corrected at inspection
747.3935(b): Children's Products- Annual Certification
The last children's product safety commission form available for review was signed on 1/5/2021. **This was corrected at inspection when it was signed by the provider at inspection.
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About this record
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