Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center
5005 W INTERSTATE 40, Amarillo, TX 79106 · Potter County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 165
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Morgan Gooding
- Phone
- (806) 352-9436
- Regulated since
- Oct 21, 1985
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 100928 · number 206403
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 6 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | Other (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver's file was reviewed and CPR training and First Aid training in file was expired as of 6/2026.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-21. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was completed 3/3/2025 and was required to be completed annually, or by 3/3/2026.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
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Illness & medication Serious
Two children's files reviewed did not have any immunizations in file for review.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-16. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A classroom was observed and a child did not have their hands washed after their diaper was changed.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-15. Correction verified 2025-10-21.
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Safety & premises
The food allergy plan for a child in care did not have the required doctor signature.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-11-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
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 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
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 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-27.
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Other Serious
An infant was observed sleeping with a bib on during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A group of children were observed participating in screen time during nap/rest time during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-12. Correction verified 2024-08-26.
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Other
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Jul 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two staff did not have orientation in file as required for review.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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Other
Three classrooms did not have activity plans available for review at inspection.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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Staff background & training
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May 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
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.
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 2024-06-20. Correction verified 2024-06-26.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The annual product certificate was not updated.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-13.
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Other
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Mar 29, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-06. Correction verified 2023-06-13.
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Other Serious
A caregiver grabbed a child and caused bruising.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-06. Correction verified 2023-06-13.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver failed to use good judgment when she grasped a child by the upper arm when directly the child to a table and chair for re-direction that resulted in an injury that required medical treatment.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-29. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Other Serious
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Dec 16, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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