Sugar Shack
6015 JAMESON RD, Amarillo, TX 79106 · Potter County
Program
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-04:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tricia Deaver
- Phone
- (806) 517-0762
- Regulated since
- Nov 10, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1405098 · number 1741729
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1) |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 7 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2022 | 11 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The two sinks that children were observed using for hand-washing exceed the water temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
HHSC 747.3219 — Water Temperature
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The last background check validation was completed on 10/1/2025, and this is required to be completed at least once annually for Licensed Child Care Home providers.
HHSC 745.651(2)(B) — Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Other
Written notification was not provided to Child Care Regulation by the anniversary date of issuance - by 6/17/2025 and this is to be completed annually.
HHSC 747.211(b) — Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Other
The last children's product certification was completed on 9/20/2024 and it is required to be completed annually. **This was corrected at inspection when the provider updated at inspection.
HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-01.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not provided the Parent's Rights information to parents as required of the operational policies and did not include a policy with iinformation to parents about the promotion of physical activities. The updates required for the policy to pets/animals in the home has been updated and provided to parents.
HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Cleaning supplies and rash ointments were not inaccessible to children in care as they were within reach. Additionally, the backyard had a broken fence picket that needed to be fixed and had exposed nails from the fence picket that was missing.
HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not provided the Parent's Rights information to parents as required of the operational policies and did not include a policy with iinformation to parents about the promotion of physical activities. Additionally, updates are required for the policy to pets/animals in the home.
HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-14. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Illness & medication
A child's file review did not have any immunizations in file to review when requested.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-14. Correction verified 2025-04-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two infants that are less than 12 months of age had blankets with them in their play yard while they were asleep. One infant was given the blanket in preparation for nap time by the provider during the 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 2024-09-26. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
The provider added smoke detectors the living room, two play rooms and three nap rooms but the kitchen is still needing a smoke detector where the children have meals and snack.
HHSC 747.5111 — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-01. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Children under two years of age were observed participating in screen time.
HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-27. Correction verified 2024-09-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Multiple infants were observed having their diaper changed but did not have their hands washed after.
HHSC 747.3307(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-27. Correction verified 2024-09-26.
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Other
There was no annual certification for children's product certification for available for review at inspection.
HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-27. Correction verified 2024-09-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
The home did not have a working smoke-detection system that has been tested annually or have individual electric or battery-operated smoke detectors located in each room used by children.
HHSC 747.5111 — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-26.
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Illness & medication Serious
Two children's files did not have any immunizations available for review upon request.
HHSC 747.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Other
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Nov 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a current documentation of pet vaccination.
HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a statement of health from a vet.
HHSC 747.3703(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation allowed an assistant to be present at the operation before recieving notice from the CBCU of the assistant's eligibility.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-17.
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Supervision & ratios
With one caregiver you can only have 4 infants and two children over the and of 17 months.
HHSC 747.1801 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Safety & premises
The provider had a baby jumper in the door way and this is a prohibited equipment.
HHSC 747.2315(a)(2) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Jumpers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-09. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Other
The provider is allow the children under 5 years to play in the front yard without a fence, while the backyard is under construction.
HHSC 747.4105 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-15. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Records & paperwork
All but one record was missing the Health Statement.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
the provider has 2 children over ratio.
HHSC 747.1801 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-20. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Food & allergies
Bottles were nto labeled.
HHSC 747.2319(5) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was some "keep out of reach items" in the bathroom, there was vaccums plugged in and cord on floor in play area, There was a few cords hainging. Outdoor area had a tub of water under a leaky faucet and fencing is out but not up yet to block areas children will not play.
HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-26. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Safety & premises
The provider does nto have a written emergency plan avaliable to review.
HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-12.
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Safety & premises
There is a fire extinguisher but it is not mounted.
HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The provider was caring for 3 unrelated children without a permit.
HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-29. Correction verified 2022-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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