Storyland Preschool & Child Care Center
5001 HILLSIDE RD, Amarillo, TX 79109 · Randall County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 136
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Karissa Ellison
- Phone
- (806) 352-3322
- Regulated since
- Mar 8, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1389412 · number 1729081
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | Other (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver was not aware of the total number of children they were responsible for that led a child being left unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a child was left unsupervised in their classroom after their class had exited the room.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
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Other Serious
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Jul 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver was not aware of the total number of children they were responsible for that led a child being left unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a child was left unsupervised in their classroom after their class had exited the room.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jun 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 26, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver grabbed a child's arm causing a small mark.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-15. Correction verified 2025-07-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jun 26, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver grabbed a child's arm causing a small mark.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-15. Correction verified 2025-07-24.
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Other Serious
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Jun 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver was assigned to work with an age group that did not match her natural abilities and skills.
HHSC 746.1003(3) — Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-23. Correction verified 2022-12-02.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver flicked children in the mouth on multiple occasions, as well as patted children aggressively during naptime. The caregiver also grabbed a child by the arm and moved the child forcefully.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-23. Correction verified 2022-12-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Nov 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver was assigned to work with an age group that did not match her natural abilities and skills.
HHSC 746.1003(3) — Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-23. Correction verified 2022-12-02.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver flicked children in the mouth on multiple occasions, as well as patted children aggressively during naptime. The caregiver also grabbed a child by the arm and moved the child forcefully.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-23. Correction verified 2022-12-02.
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Other Serious
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Sep 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall was completed on 06/23/2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall was completed on 06/23/2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 27, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Get the full file
HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
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- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
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.