Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
A licensed child care center in Amarillo, Texas 79108
555 E Hastings Ave, Amarillo, Texas 79108. (806) 383-2200.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas Workforce Commission on Nov 2, 2026.
- 12 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Potter County: 4
- 2 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 19 inspections on record
- 4-Star Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
12 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 50 child care providers in Potter County had 4.
19 inspections on record. The latest, on Aug 11, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation, at the inspection on Feb 27, 2024
Rated High by Texas: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation, at the inspection on Nov 6, 2023
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
11 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2025. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.
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| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Sep 9, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“Diaper changing was observed and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized in between each session.”
Aug 29, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There was evidence of active insect activity in the office of the daycare.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Three infant feeding instructions were last udated over 30 days ago.”
Sep 11, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
Apr 12, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
“The most recent gas leak inspection was not availlable for review.”
Feb 27, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
Nov 6, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
19 deficiencies older than three years
Nov 1, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“Diaper changing was observed in an infant classroom and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“For the months of September 2023 and October 2023, there were no documented fire drills conducted.”
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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.”
Sep 18, 2023: report to the state3 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
Apr 14, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
Jan 17, 2023: assessment1 deficiency
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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.”
Jul 7, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
Jun 29, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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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.”
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Notification of Change in Space
“An additional building was added and started being used on May 27th, 2022 without notification to child care regulation.”
All 23 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 17, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 9, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 6, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Report to the state | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 17, 2023 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 7, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 29, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 18, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Jul 1, 1999.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 125 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 3 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 4-Star (the highest of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 50 child care providers in Potter County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 12.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Valley Child Care Center | 5 |
| Gabrielle Perry | 0 |
| Pleasant Valley Baptist Church This child care provider | 12 |
| Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center | 14 |
| Child Development Center | 5 |
| Little Nest Cdc LLC | 4 |
| Abc Learning Center 3 | 2 |
| Carrie Johnson | 16 |
| Chynna Olona | 1 |
| Bright Minds Academy at Medi Park | 4 |
| Sue Parish | 1 |
| Amarillo College Medipark Campus Hagy Center for Young Child | 0 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 2, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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