Amber Dunham

514 BURKHEAD, Clarendon, TX 79226 · Donley County

18cited violations

2serious

8inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Registered child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-05:00 PM
Phone: (806) 881-7367
Regulated since: Jan 17, 2018
HHSC IDs: Operation 1292400 · number 1664060
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Safety & premises 8
Staff background & training 2
Other 8

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	10	2	Safety & premises (4), Other (6)
2024	4	0	Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2)
2022	4	0	Safety & premises (2), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  A six month old infant was seen napping on a pillow during inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.2315(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-25. Correction verified 2026-07-06.
- Safety & premises
  Seat of swing set was found to have sharp edges which can cause injury to children. The emergency exit stairs had holes which may trip children and were loose which may cause a fall hazard.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-06.
- Other
  Rabies vaccination was expired in April 2022
  
  HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
- Other
  A health statement for the dog on the property was not found.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
- Other
  Fall zone for the rear of the swing was less than required fall zone of fourteen feet
  
  HHSC 747.4607(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  A six month old infant was seen napping on a pillow during inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.2315(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-25. Correction verified 2026-07-06.
- Safety & premises
  Seat of swing set was found to have sharp edges which can cause injury to children. The emergency exit stairs had holes which may trip children and were loose which may cause a fall hazard.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-06.
- Other
  Rabies vaccination was expired in April 2022
  
  HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
- Other
  A health statement for the dog on the property was not found.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
- Other
  Fall zone for the rear of the swing was less than required fall zone of fourteen feet
  
  HHSC 747.4607(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-06.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The provider has 10.25 training hours for the last full training year and she is required 30 hours.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
- Safety & premises
  A fire drill has not been conducted since January 2024 and it was timed over three minutes. A firre dril was conducted to day and the drill was 2 minutes and 10 seconds.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-17.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The provider has 10.25 training hours for the last full training year and she is required 30 hours.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
- Safety & premises
  A fire drill has not been conducted since January 2024 and it was timed over three minutes. A firre dril was conducted to day and the drill was 2 minutes and 10 seconds.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The provider stated that she only conducted 2 fire drills in the past year.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-27.
- Other
  One of the seven files had the required health statement from the doctor.
  
  HHSC 747.611(a) — Required Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-10-10. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The provider stated that she only conducted 2 fire drills in the past year.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-27.
- Other
  One of the seven files had the required health statement from the doctor.
  
  HHSC 747.611(a) — Required Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-10-10. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Amber Dunham, 514 BURKHEAD, Clarendon, TX 79226-0393 (operation ID 1292400, operation number 1664060), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.