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Daycare and child care in Amarillo, Texas

123 licensed child care providers in Amarillo: 63 daycare centers and 60 home daycares. Compare ages, hours, meals and locations, then open any provider to review its licensing record and inspection history.

94 take infants82 provide meals5 open past 6:30 PM45 accept childcare assistanceas of Aug 16, 2026

Daycare near you in Amarillo

Looking for daycare near you in Amarillo? Every one of the 123 licensed child care providers here comes from Texas HHSC records, so you can find infant care, preschools and home daycares close to home and compare them on what matters. Use your location to sort the whole list by distance and see how far each one is, then open the closest to read its licensing and inspection record before you visit. Your location stays in your browser and is never sent to us.

Daycares in Amarillo 123 providers

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Stephanie Turman · capacity 3Marketta Lynn Flowers · capacity 3Stephen Mcneil · capacity 3Mayela Alvarado · capacity 3Sylvia Deahl · capacity 3Britney Laub · capacity 3Misty Manasco · capacity 3Christy Blackman · capacity 3Gloria Terrazas · capacity 3Brittany Brannon · capacity 3Kata Villasenor · capacity 3Ana Luisa Montoya · capacity 3Linda Logston · capacity 12Sarah Casas · capacity 3Sandra Jefferson · capacity 12Sybil B Harrington Learning Center · capacity 125Carey Starks · capacity 3Melissa Keith · capacity 3Melanie Sanders · capacity 12Gleiciane Silva · capacity 12Raisbeth Riera · capacity 12Mary Chamness · capacity 12Dana White · capacity 12Two Little Feet · capacity 74Jacqueline Faye Gallegos · capacity 3Sandy Terry · capacity 12Region 16 Head Start Nelson · capacity 90Brooke Laing · capacity 3Veronica Sanchez · capacity 3ABC Learning Center 1 · capacity 200Carla Kay Pilcher · capacity 12Barbara Johnson · capacity 12Debbie Wilhite · capacity 12Bright Minds Academy At Golden Pond · capacity 136Kayla Mincey · capacity 12Pals At Paramount · capacity 92Mclellan Learning Center · capacity 125Kristens Daycare · capacity 12Kelly Laster · capacity 12Jodee Lawson · capacity 3Elsa Barajas · capacity 12Carrie Johnson · capacity 12Melissa's Child Care And Preschool · capacity 12Gabrielle Perry · capacity 3Jennifer Wright · capacity 12Nikkies Care Club · capacity 12First Friends Preschool At Tbc · capacity 64Opportunity School · capacity 97Mandy Castilow · capacity 3Amarillo Montessori Day School · capacity 90Amarillo College Child Development Lab School · capacity 35Cheryl Luther · capacity 3Primrose Of Amarillo Southwest · capacity 232Bizzy Bees Childcare And Preschool INC · capacity 48Wee Care · capacity 12Bright Minds Academy At Canyon Drive · capacity 83Cherri Taylor · capacity 12Amarillo College Medipark Campus Hagy Center For Young Child · capacity 103Whitney Powell · capacity 3Double S Daycare & Preschool · capacity 41Marileisy Elder · capacity 12Sugar Shack · capacity 12Chynna Olona · capacity 3Darcy Renae Neill · capacity 12Tammes Tender Touch Too · capacity 103Building Minds Preschool · capacity 12Ansley Rivera · capacity 12Sunshine Valley Child Care Center · capacity 68Giggle & Grow · capacity 90Will Rogers Learning Center · capacity 125Bright Minds Academy At Medi Park · capacity 60Sue Parish · capacity 12Happy Days Childcare And Preschool · capacity 148St. Paul Wee Care Academy · capacity 120Little Home Daycare · capacity 12First Steps · capacity 100The Big Red Barn Learning Center · capacity 133Amarillo ISD Little Learners Academy · capacity 55Pavillard Learning Center · capacity 119Little Lambs Christian Childcare Center · capacity 104Mini Maac · capacity 156Pure Creations · capacity 31Dawn Trujillo · capacity 12Heroland Daycare · capacity 35Lori Bermea · capacity 12Alejandra Flores · capacity 12Little Feet Big Steps · capacity 34Imagination Station · capacity 267Patti's Daycare · capacity 12Beccas Babies Daycare Center · capacity 182Treehouse Childrens Academy · capacity 289Opportunity School Edwards Campus · capacity 214Kimble Learning Center · capacity 125Buttons And Bows Early Learning Center · capacity 136Texas Premier Childcare · capacity 156Storyland Preschool & Child Care Center · capacity 136ABC Learning Center 3 · capacity 176Night And Day Care And Play · capacity 164Amarillo Wesley Community Center, INC. · capacity 131Texas Premier Childcare At Amarillo Netplex · capacity 140Cecy's Daycare · capacity 49Novum Academy · capacity 78Mary Miles Learning Center · capacity 100Pro 22:6 Children's Center · capacity 93Amarillo Montessori Academy · capacity 238Siera Martinez · capacity 3Pleasant Valley Baptist Church · capacity 125Cleveland Street Head Start · capacity 186Children's Orchard Academy On Hillside · capacity 238Little Nest CDC LLC · capacity 131Child Development Center · capacity 180Treehouse Childrens Academy · capacity 222Patricia Keith · capacity 12Martial Arts & Athletic Center · capacity 243Sprouts Early Learning Center · capacity 80Camp Learn · capacity 73Bright Minds Academy At Bushland · capacity 75
117 providers mapped. Each dot is a licensed operation. Tap a dot to open it.

Childcare in Amarillo by the numbers

Computed from the state’s list as of Aug 16, 2026. Counts change as permits open and close.

Licensed spots at providers that take each age

Infants (94 providers)
7,270
Toddlers (105 providers)
7,842
Preschool (108 providers)
8,338
School age (103 providers)
7,992
All ages, 123 providers
8,383

Hours that fit a working day

Open by 6:30 AM
39
Open past 6:30 PM
5
Open on weekends
1
Provide meals
82
Home-based providers
49%

Schedules beyond 9 to 5

New and long-standing

Newly licensed in the last 12 months
18
Median licensed capacity
34

Longest licensed: Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center (1985), Amarillo Montessori Academy (1985), Amarillo Wesley Community Center, INC. (1985).

Largest: Treehouse Childrens Academy (289), Imagination Station (267), Martial Arts & Athletic Center (243).

Daycare in Amarillo by ZIP code

14 ZIP codes have licensed childcare, most providers first. Pick one to narrow the list.

Popular searches in Amarillo

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Before you visit

Research: what inspectors cite most in Amarillo

Across the cited standards on record for Amarillo providers, as of Aug 16, 2026. Risk levels are the state’s. Details are on each provider’s page under Inspection history.

  1. 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
    47
  2. 745.8641Requirements during probation
    37
  3. 746.3701Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
    29
  4. 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    28
  5. 746.1201(1)Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    23

How to read a Texas inspection record · Methodology

Childcare in Amarillo: common questions

How many daycares are there in Amarillo?
As of August 16, 2026, 123 childcare providers held a permit in Amarillo: 63 licensed centers and 60 home-based providers, with 8,383 licensed spots between them. Permits open and close every week, so treat this as a snapshot of the state’s list on that date rather than a live count.
Which Amarillo daycares take infants?
As of August 16, 2026, 94 providers in Amarillo were licensed for infants. Being licensed for infants is not the same as having an infant spot open, so call ahead. See infant care in Amarillo. Our infant daycare checklist covers what to look for on a visit.
Which providers accept childcare assistance?
As of August 16, 2026, 45 providers in Amarillo reported to the state that they accept childcare subsidies. See the list. Acceptance can change and can depend on the program, so confirm directly with the provider before you rely on it.
How many Amarillo daycares have been inspected, and how do I read the results?
As of August 16, 2026, 99 of 123 providers in Amarillo had at least one inspection on record with the state, and 15 had no standard cited on any visit. Each provider page lists its inspections and any standards cited, as the state recorded them. How to read a Texas inspection record.
Is there 24-hour or overnight daycare in Amarillo?
As of August 16, 2026, 2 providers in Amarillo either listed hours around the clock (1 of them) or reported night care as a program to the state. See 24-hour and overnight care in Amarillo. Hours on the record are the permitted hours, so confirm the schedule you need directly with the provider.
What is the best daycare in Amarillo?
The best daycare in Amarillo is the one that fits your child and your family, and this site helps you find it. As of August 16, 2026, 123 providers held a permit in Amarillo: 94 take infants, 39 open by 6:30 AM, 5 stay open past 6:30 PM and 45 accept child care assistance. Narrow the list to what you need, shortlist three, read each provider’s licence and inspection record, then visit. How to choose the best daycare for your child.
Which Amarillo daycares are top rated?
Family ratings on this site come only from reviews written here by families, and a provider shows one once it has enough counted reviews. They are the reviewers’ opinions and never change the licensing record, which is shown the same way for every provider. Where a list has an order, the order is stated. How lists are ordered.
How much does daycare cost in Amarillo?
Texas does not publish tuition, so a price appears on a provider page only when the provider has supplied one. What the state does publish for Amarillo is which providers accept child care assistance (45 as of August 16, 2026), which offer part-time care (71) and which offer drop-in care (41). Prices depend mostly on the child’s age, the hours you need, and whether it is a center or a home. What shapes daycare prices in Texas · Help paying for daycare in Texas

Every provider shown held a permit with the State of Texas as of August 16, 2026. About the data and how this list is built.