Nikkies Care Club

81 N MARYLAND ST, Amarillo, TX 79106 · Potter County

14cited violations

3serious

8inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Omar Mendoza
Phone: (619) 964-1960
Regulated since: Mar 10, 2025
HHSC IDs: Operation 1482775 · number 1799818
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 1
Supervision & ratios 1
Safety & premises 6
Records & paperwork 3
Other 3

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	4	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (2)
2025	3	1	Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1)
2024	7	2	Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The hot water temperature in the sinks used by children exceeded more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  
  HHSC 747.3219 — Water Temperature
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-04-09.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  There were cleaning supplies, suncreens, and other items that are to be kept out of reach of children that could be accessed by children in care in the restroom. The outside deck area that is had broken fence pickets and opening that pose a hazard to children as the children can fit through the gaps.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-04-09.
- Other
  Two children were observed sitting on high chairs and were not strapped in.
  
  HHSC 747.4301(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-04-09.
- Safety & premises
  The use zone for the swings was not the required 15 feet as it was 11 feet from another play equipment.
  
  HHSC 747.4607(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-16. Correction verified 2026-04-09.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Chickens were observed freely roaming in the play area while children were outside playing and were not in a secure area that the children would not have contact with.
  
  HHSC 747.3705(a) — Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-27.
- Safety & premises Serious
  There was no handrail observed on stairs steps that require a handrail as the door that had the handrail was observed that it was broken.
  
  HHSC 747.4401(10) — Handrails on Stairs and Steps of Climbing Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-09-29.
- Records & paperwork
  One child file was not available for review at inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.801(1) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  An infant that is younger than 12 months of age was observed sleeping in crib swaddled and with an extra blanket in the crib,
  
  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 2024-11-21. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
- Safety & premises
  The last fire drill that was practiced and documented was July/August 2024 and it is required to be practiced and documented monthly and must be exit time of 3 minutes or less.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-21. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies did not include information to parents about safe sleep for infants.
  
  HHSC 747.501(6) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-21. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
- Records & paperwork
  Infant feeding instructions were not available for review for an infant that is in care.
  
  HHSC 747.801(2) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The home did not have at least one 3A-40BC classified fire extinguisher.
  
  HHSC 747.5103 — Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-19. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Two children's files did not have the entire information in the emergency medical authorization section completed available for review.
  
  HHSC 747.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-19. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
- Records & paperwork
  One staff file was not available for review upon request at inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.901 — Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-19. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
HHSC inspection history

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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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Letter text

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 Nikkies Care Club, 81 N MARYLAND ST, Amarillo, TX 79106-7947 (operation ID 1482775, operation number 1799818), 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.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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.