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Licensed center · Amarillo, TX

Little Feet Big Steps

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens tomorrow 7:30 AM
  • Capacity 34
  • Accepts child care assistance

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1919 Brazos St
Amarillo, TX 79102 Map and directions
Hours
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
34 children
Meals
Snacks provided
Nearby
9 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens tomorrow 7:30 AM

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
WednesdayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 34 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • Snacks provided
  • Part-time care

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Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit
On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
Operation number
1731336
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
December 2021
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

18 inspections on record, most recent Jul 28, 2026. 7 of 19 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.

  • Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Aug 28, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited
    • 746.2805(8)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

      Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a child was placed in a highchair for time out for discipline. The time also exceeded the age of the child for the number of minutes.

      Corrected Sep 23, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • May 28, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      The nap room had an older infant grouped with toddler, pre-k and school age. There was more than an 18 month age gap between the youngest infant in the group and the oldest child. There was a 45 month gap in age.

      Corrected May 28, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Mar 11, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.2426(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      An infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device. The caregiver had mutliple opportunities to move the infant in between other caregiver tasks but did not.

      Corrected Mar 11, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2409(a)(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

      Both cribs were not labeled with the correct name for the infant that uses the crib.

      Corrected Mar 11, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Dec 12, 2024Inspection10 standards cited
    • 746.901(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

      One staff personnel files lack form 2912 pre employment affidavit for staff that were hired after September 2023.

      Corrected Dec 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1403(a)(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training

      Two substitutes caregivers confirmed by the director do not have documented pre-service training or completed orientation.

      Corrected Jan 17, 2025

    • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

      A child in care was left alone with an adult that is not a caregiver employed with the operation.

      Corrected Dec 12, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2431Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

      Daily sheets have not been routinely completed for infants 12-17 months of age. It was confirmed at inspection that daily sheets were not being shared through the bright wheel app with parents once the infants turned 12 months of age.

      Corrected Dec 12, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      Two infants that required infant feeding instructions have not had it updated since June 2024. Additionally, one does not provide enough details, including what the child drinks or the amount.

      Corrected Dec 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 745.651(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

      An individual no longer associated with the operation since May 2024 has not been inactivated. This was corrected at inspection with the individuals background check being inactivated.

      Corrected Dec 12, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      The last two months of fire drills were not able to be completed in three minutes or less. One drill took 3 minutes and 15 seconds and one took 4 minutes to be able to exit.

      Corrected Dec 16, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.305(a)(7)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Report Change in Controlling Person

      An individual listed on the controlling person list is past due for being removed. This was put into compliance with having the director put in writing that this individual can be removed from the controlling person list by child care regulation.

      Corrected Dec 12, 2024, at the inspection

    • 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      Three older infants were grouped with an older group of children with the oldest child five years of age. The age gap between the youngest infant and the oldest child exceed 18 months.

      Corrected Dec 12, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      One caregivers personnel record only has 7 out of 24 hours of annual training and only covers child development and brain development training topics. All remaining topics required are lacking, including abuse and neglect training. Two substitutes confirmed by the director additionally do not have documented annual training.

      Corrected Jan 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jun 27, 2024Inspection4 standards cited
    • 746.3317Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

      The toddler snack items were observed being stored on the lid of the classroom trash can that is used to store dirty diapers in preparation for snack time.

      Corrected Jun 27, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2505(4)(C)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups

      Toddlers were observed walking around while drinking their sippy cups. The caregiver did not attempt to redirect them to sit while drinking their sippy cups.

      Corrected Jun 27, 2024

    • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

      The sole infant caregiver was observed leaving the classroom to complete tasks in the kitchen on two different occasions during the inspection. The caregiver did not have auditory and visual awareness of the infants and was not within physical proximity. Additionally, the sole pre k caregiver additional left the classroom to complete other tasks.

      Corrected Jun 27, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2201Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs

      The morning drop off room is used for 90 minutes with the pre k age classroom with the only available activity of large duplo blocks. Alternative activities were not offered by the staff. For the first 30 minutes of the morning, the group is mixed with infants and toddlers as well. Additional planned activities are needed to ensure the individual needs of each age group have variety of choices to engage in during morning activities.

      Corrected Jun 27, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Jun 20, 2024Inspection7 standards cited
    • 746.3415(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      The sink in the infant classroom is not working and the caregiver failed to do appropriate hand washing after diaper changing.

      Corrected Jun 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4751(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months

      Documentation of monthly checks of the active play space was not available at inspection.

      Corrected Jun 24, 2024

    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      Two children's records was lacking immunization records.

      Corrected Jul 5, 2024

    • 746.3417(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      The sink in the infant classroom is not working and the children were unable to have their hands washed at the hand washing sink after diaper changing, before meal times and after outdoor activities.

      Corrected Jun 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1301(a)(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      A caregiver was re-hired and the CPR training for her expired in January 2024. The caregiver was observed at inspection supervising a classroom as the only caregiver in that classroom without CPR training.

      Corrected Jul 5, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

      Staff were observed at inspection leaving their classrooms unsupervised for other job-related tasks on seven different occurrences during the duration of the inspection.

      Corrected Jun 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      The infant classroom has hanging cords from a shelf above the sink and the cord is accessible to children in care. Additionally, the pre k bathroom has cleaning supplies under the bathroom sink and the cabinet is not secured to prevent children from accessing the cleaning supplies. The eating area room also has sanitizing wipes accessible to children in care.

      Corrected Jun 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

27 standards cited across 18 inspections, most recently Jul 28, 2026. All 27 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High622%
  • Medium High1348%
  • Medium726%
  • Medium Low14%
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
12 of 18 shown
Corrected at the visit
2 of 27 findings, 25 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Aug 28, 2025, 3 clean visits since

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

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