Sunshine Valley Child Care Center
Licensed Center in Amarillo, Texas. License #1675634, issued December 10, 2018.
- Address
- 4618 River Rd, Amarillo, TX 79108
- Phone
- (806) 381-1659
- Licensed capacity
- 68 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
- Website
- imaginationstation.com
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips.
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 August 26, 2026. From the state's provider report of October 19, 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 22 areas it checked 8,482 standards at Sunshine Valley Child Care Center between June 3, 2022 and April 9, 2026 and recorded 33 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 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 6 | 710 | 0 |
| Record keeping | 6 | 659 | 0 |
| Personnel | 8 | 1,133 | 3 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 7 | 378 | 0 |
| Activities | 7 | 240 | 1 |
| Infants | 7 | 621 | 0 |
| Toddlers | 7 | 154 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 5 | 93 | 0 |
| School-age | 6 | 120 | 0 |
| Discipline | 9 | 180 | 3 |
| Naptime | 4 | 48 | 0 |
| Field trips | 4 | 44 | 0 |
| Get well care | 4 | 108 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 4 | 52 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 8 | 357 | 2 |
| Health practices | 8 | 901 | 3 |
| Safety practices | 7 | 516 | 0 |
| Physical facilities | 8 | 597 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety | 8 | 768 | 1 |
| Pools | 5 | 126 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 6 | 407 | 0 |
| Transportation | 4 | 181 | 1 |
The table adds up to 8,393 of those standards. The remaining 89, including 19 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.
A high number of standards checked is not a compliment and a low one is not a criticism: how many apply depends on a program's size, its ages served and what the inspector was there to look at. We publish the two counts the state published and do not turn them into a score. This data begins in 2021, which is later than the inspection history above it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 45 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on April 9, 2026, and 33 citations.
3 of those visits began with Sunshine Valley Child Care Center reporting something to the state itself rather than HHSC finding it. We publish that because it is part of the record and the state records it separately, not because it is good or bad: a program with none may have had nothing to report. 3,674 of the 12,933 programs listed here have at least one.
- 10High
- 19Medium High
- 3Medium
- 1Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 33. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- High March 17, 2026 Correction verified April 9, 2026
746.5625(b): Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm installed in each of the vehicles used for transportation is not disabling when the button is triggered in the back of the vehicle after it is checked. The alarm system requires maintenance.
- Low August 22, 2024 Corrected at inspection
746.1329(d): Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
Four staff records lacked the signature of the signature of the trainer. One also lacked the participants signature. All four lacked some or all of the topic boxes for orientation. All four sections of orientation was corrected at inspection.
- High May 10, 2024 Correction verified June 11, 2024
746.2805(6): Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver used a harsh tone when yelling at children in care when attempting to get children to listen to instruction.
- Medium High May 10, 2024 Correction verified June 11, 2024
746.1601: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver added another child to a classroom and placing it over ratio.
- High May 10, 2024 Correction verified June 11, 2024
746.2805(3): Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver grabbed a child off a shelf by the arm and onto the ground as the manner in which to remove the child from a low-level shelf in the classroom.
- High August 16, 2023 Correction verified September 14, 2023
746.2805(3): Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the evidence obtained, there is substantial evidence that a caregiver was handling children in care in a rough manner and grabbing them by the arm for discipline.
- Medium July 20, 2023 Correction verified July 31, 2023
746.4751(b): Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
A frame for a canopy on the toddler playground has two broken pipe pieces that are suspended and only attached to one end. One piece is suspended at a 45 degree angle pointing to the ground. The canopy frame requires immediate repair to prevent the broken pieces from coming completely detached and falling into the outdoor space. The piece that was at a 45 degree angle was repaired at inspection and the other piece will require a taller ladder to reach for repair.
- Medium High March 27, 2023 Correction verified April 6, 2023
746.3301(f)(1): Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Water was not observed being served after outdoor activities or during snack time.
- High March 27, 2023 Correction verified April 6, 2023
746.1205(a)(5): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
A caregiver did not timely intervene on the playground when a child's safety was at risk. The plastic kitchen was pushed over onto the ground on top of a child and additional children were sitting on the child through the openings of the kitchen. Additional children sitting on top of the kitchen and pushing each other.
- Medium High February 3, 2023 Correction verified February 10, 2023
746.3417(1): Children Handwashing Before Eating
The toddler classroom was observed with the children engaging in afternoon snack but they did not have their hands washed prior to snack time.
- High February 3, 2023 Correction verified February 10, 2023
746.2805(2): Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Two classrooms were observed making threats to the children in care that they won't have snack time if they don't behave. One placed the child in time out and withheld snack time while the rest of the classroom had snack. In another classroom, the caregiver told the child that they can either eat at the designated chair for snack or could go to time out. The child wanted snack but just wanted a different seat.
- Medium High February 3, 2023 Correction verified February 10, 2023
746.3503(c)(3): Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
A caregiver was observed at inspection leaving a child on an above ground diaper changing surface in the classroom bathroom. The caregiver walked away and into the classroom to discipline other children in care.
- High February 3, 2023 Correction verified February 10, 2023
746.1203(4): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Two children were observed running out of their primary classroom into the kitchen of the operation. The primary caregiver stayed in the primary classroom with the first group of children but was unable to adequately supervise the two that left the room and were in the kitchen.
- Medium High February 3, 2023 Correction verified February 10, 2023
746.2803(4)(A): Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
A caregiver was observed at inspection communicating with a child that required re-direction and positive guidance. The caregiver told the child, "you want to listen or do you want to be a baby." This statement does not encourage positive statement to the child.
- Medium High February 3, 2023 Correction verified February 10, 2023
746.1203(5): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Two classrooms were observed at inspection with children out of control and the caregiver in charge unable to maintain control of the group. Children were observed climbing on shelves, immediately defying time out requests and running around the classroom.
- Medium September 14, 2022 Correction verified September 20, 2022
746.2803(4)(D): Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Multiple children were observed being placed in time out for 5-15 minutes when the ages of the children were 2 and 3 years of age.
- Medium High September 14, 2022 Correction verified September 20, 2022
746.4607(b)(1): Maximum Height - Under Age 2
Children under the age of 2 are limited to equipment no higher than 32 inches as the highest designated platform but the children under the age of 2 were observed playing on equipment higher than five feet in height.
- Medium High September 14, 2022 Correction verified September 20, 2022
746.3301(f): Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
Water was not offered or served after coming inside from being outside for active play. Additionally water was not served during lunch time.
- Medium High September 14, 2022 Correction verified September 27, 2022
746.3407: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The operation has areas that require more immediate attention regarding the maintenance of the building and grounds. Both playgrounds have an abundance of fire ants that have bitten several children in the areas that are frequently played on. Both playgrounds have an abundance of sticker burrs that are sticking the children's clothing and shoes. Then the sticker burrs are being tracked back into the classrooms and sticking on to the carpet. The interior of classrooms have dirty tiles, dirty carpets, and a fan has large layer of dust over the fan blades and the fan cover. The window sill has dirt, dust and dead insects.
- Medium High September 14, 2022 Correction verified September 20, 2022
746.3701: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were several trash cans without lids that were accessible to children that had items that could attract pests and have. Additionally, a cord to a radio is expended down a tall cabinet to the used outlet. The cord is not secured, and the radio could be pulled down easily. Additionally, there are several outlets in rooms used by children under the age of 5 that do not have outlet covers.
- High September 14, 2022 Correction verified September 20, 2022
746.1201(1): Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There were a few incidents that required first aid and first aid was not given. A child in care tripped and injured his mouth and nose that resulted in bleeding. The child was brought it to be evaluated but after returning back on the playground the child's nose began bleeding again and the caregiver used his shirt to wipe the blood off his nose and mouth and then had him continue playing without requesting the first aid kit to additionally review his injuries. Additionally a second child had a bloody nose that was smeared across his face that was not attended to. Additionally, a third child pinched their finger under the bottom of the door as it was opened when entering the building from the playground and first aid was not provided.
- Medium September 14, 2022 Correction verified September 20, 2022
746.2205(a)(4): Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
The waiting period between the children coming in from outside and being seated for lunch was over a 30 minute period with books. The staff did attempt to sing songs prior to the books but the children immediately lost interest without the option of a different activity.
- Medium High August 17, 2022 Correction verified August 19, 2022
746.3415(4): Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Diaper changing was observed at inspection and the caregiver did not wash hands in between any of the diaper changing changes or after handling cleaning supplies. The children additionally did not wash their hands.
- Medium High August 17, 2022 Correction verified August 19, 2022
746.1203(5): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
A caregiver was unable to maintain control of the group of children she was responsible for. Observations at inspection include multiple children climbing on toys, striking each other, climbing on shelves and multiple minor injuries were observed due to the behavior of the children towards other children.
- Medium High August 17, 2022 Correction verified August 19, 2022
746.3407(1): Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
Two classrooms were observed at inspection with children placing toys in their mouths and the toys were not placed aside. These same toys were then observed being placed in another child's mouth.
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