GOOD INFORMATION. BETTER PEACE OF MIND.Español · Always free. No signup required.

Licensed Center · Texas

Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center

5005 W Interstate 40, Amarillo

Last inspected Aug 27, 2026 · Map

3 deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
165
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
No
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Oct 21, 1985
Phone
8063529436

Conditions on the permit: Yes. See the state’s official record for details.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

11High risk
4Medium-high risk
3Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
15Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Aug 27, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
    Inspector's note: A caregiver's file was reviewed and CPR training and First Aid training in file was expired as of 6/2026. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-21.
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: The last fire inspection was completed 3/3/2025 and was required to be completed annually, or by 3/3/2026. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
  • Critical Required Immunizations
    Inspector's note: Two children's files reviewed did not have any immunizations in file for review. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-16.
Aug 27, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
    Inspector's note: A caregiver's file was reviewed and CPR training and First Aid training in file was expired as of 6/2026. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-21.
  • Critical Required Immunizations
    Inspector's note: Two children's files reviewed did not have any immunizations in file for review. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-16.
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: The last fire inspection was completed 3/3/2025 and was required to be completed annually, or by 3/3/2026. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
Aug 27, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Required Immunizations
    Inspector's note: Two children's files reviewed did not have any immunizations in file for review. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-16.
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
    Inspector's note: A caregiver's file was reviewed and CPR training and First Aid training in file was expired as of 6/2026. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-21.
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: The last fire inspection was completed 3/3/2025 and was required to be completed annually, or by 3/3/2026. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
Oct 21, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 15, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
    Inspector's note: The food allergy plan for a child in care did not have the required doctor signature. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-11-07.
  • Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
    Inspector's note: A classroom was observed and a child did not have their hands washed after their diaper was changed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-15.
Jul 1, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 15, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the staff were unaware of the on-going activities and lacked auditory and visual awareness of a child they were responsible for after the rest of the class was taken in from outside. The child was left alone, outside on the playground, for approximately 10-15 minutes. Additionally, the child was discovered by another church staff employee who made the operation aware that the child was missing and was outside unsupervised. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-19.
  • Critical Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
    Inspector's note: Based on evidence obtained, the operation did not notify parents immediately of a situation that placed their child at risk when their child was left outside for approximately 10-15 minutes without a caregiver present. They notified the parents approximately 3 hours after the incident occurred where they should have been notified once the child was safe. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-19.
Feb 27, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 6, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 25, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: Based on evidence obtained a caregiver was unable to see the ongoing activities of children, and a child had minor injuries due to another child. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-02-14.
  • Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
    Inspector's note: An infant was observed sleeping with a bib on during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-02-14.
Aug 26, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 12, 2024 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
    Inspector's note: A group of children were observed participating in screen time during nap/rest time during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-12.
Jul 30, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 1, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 26, 2024 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
    Inspector's note: Two staff did not have orientation in file as required for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-28.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
    Inspector's note: Children's files were reviewed and there were seven children that did not have the emergency medical authorization complete in file. Three children's files were missing information for the emergency contact listed and one child was missing phone numbers for the people of release provided by the parent. Three children's files did not have the required parent signature on the child admission form. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-28.
  • Non-critical Written Activity Plans
    Inspector's note: Three classrooms did not have activity plans available for review at inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-28.
May 20, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 16, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, an individual has been frequently and regularly present with direct access to children without an eligible background check notification. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-20.
Oct 11, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
    Inspector's note: The annual product certificate was not updated. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
Mar 29, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
    Inspector's note: A caregiver grabbed a child and caused bruising. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-06.
  • Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
    Inspector's note: DFPS investigates and determines that a staff member at the operation is found Reason to Believe for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-06.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.