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Sugar Shack

Family child care home · 6015 JAMESON RD, Amarillo, TX 79106-3419 · License 1741729

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 12. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (224)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
The operation does not have a statement of health from a vet.
5 HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
The provider was caring for 3 unrelated children without a permit.
4 747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The provider does nto have a written emergency plan avaliable to review.
Yes
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
3 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
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.
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
All but one record was missing the Health Statement.
3 747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
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.
4 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
the provider has 2 children over ratio.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
4 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
With one caregiver you can only have 4 infants and two children over the and of 17 months.
5 747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
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.
5 747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
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.
4 747.3219 - Water Temperature
The two sinks that children were observed using for hand-washing exceed the water temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed an assistant to be present at the operation before recieving notice from the CBCU of the assistant's eligibility.
4 747.2319(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Bottles were nto labeled.
3 745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
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.
4 747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The provider is allow the children under 5 years to play in the front yard without a fence, while the backyard is under construction.
4 747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
There is a fire extinguisher but it is not mounted.
4 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
The operation does not have a current documentation of pet vaccination.
5 747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
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.
3 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
There was no annual certification for children's product certification for available for review at inspection.
3 747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
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.
Yes
3 747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
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.
5 747.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Two children's files did not have any immunizations available for review upon request.
3 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under two years of age were observed participating in screen time.
4 747.3307(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Multiple infants were observed having their diaper changed but did not have their hands washed after.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
A child's file review did not have any immunizations in file to review when requested.
4 747.2315(a)(2) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Jumpers
The provider had a baby jumper in the door way and this is a prohibited equipment.
5 747.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Two children's files did not have any immunizations available for review upon request.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
4 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
With one caregiver you can only have 4 infants and two children over the and of 17 months.
5 747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
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.
4 747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
There is a fire extinguisher but it is not mounted.
4 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
the provider has 2 children over ratio.
4 747.3307(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Multiple infants were observed having their diaper changed but did not have their hands washed after.
3 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
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.
4 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
The operation does not have a current documentation of pet vaccination.
3 745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
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.
3 747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
The operation does not have a statement of health from a vet.
3 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under two years of age were observed participating in screen time.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
A child's file review did not have any immunizations in file to review when requested.
5 747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
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.
3 747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
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.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed an assistant to be present at the operation before recieving notice from the CBCU of the assistant's eligibility.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
3 747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
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.
5 747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
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.
3 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
There was no annual certification for children's product certification for available for review at inspection.
4 747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The provider is allow the children under 5 years to play in the front yard without a fence, while the backyard is under construction.
4 747.2315(a)(2) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Jumpers
The provider had a baby jumper in the door way and this is a prohibited equipment.
4 747.3219 - Water Temperature
The two sinks that children were observed using for hand-washing exceed the water temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
5 HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
The provider was caring for 3 unrelated children without a permit.
3 747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
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.
Yes
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
All but one record was missing the Health Statement.
4 747.2319(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Bottles were nto labeled.
4 747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The provider does nto have a written emergency plan avaliable to review.
Yes
5 747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
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.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed an assistant to be present at the operation before recieving notice from the CBCU of the assistant's eligibility.
4 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
The operation does not have a current documentation of pet vaccination.
4 747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The provider does nto have a written emergency plan avaliable to review.
Yes
3 747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
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.
4 747.2315(a)(2) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Jumpers
The provider had a baby jumper in the door way and this is a prohibited equipment.
4 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
the provider has 2 children over ratio.
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
All but one record was missing the Health Statement.
3 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
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.
4 747.3307(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Multiple infants were observed having their diaper changed but did not have their hands washed after.
5 HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
The provider was caring for 3 unrelated children without a permit.
4 747.3219 - Water Temperature
The two sinks that children were observed using for hand-washing exceed the water temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
4 747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
There is a fire extinguisher but it is not mounted.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
A child's file review did not have any immunizations in file to review when requested.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
3 745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
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.
3 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under two years of age were observed participating in screen time.
4 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
With one caregiver you can only have 4 infants and two children over the and of 17 months.
4 747.2319(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Bottles were nto labeled.
4 747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The provider is allow the children under 5 years to play in the front yard without a fence, while the backyard is under construction.
3 747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
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.
Yes
5 747.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Two children's files did not have any immunizations available for review upon request.
3 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
There was no annual certification for children's product certification for available for review at inspection.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
5 747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
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.
3 747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
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.
3 747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
The operation does not have a statement of health from a vet.
5 747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
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.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
4 747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
There is a fire extinguisher but it is not mounted.
4 747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The provider does nto have a written emergency plan avaliable to review.
Yes
5 747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
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.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed an assistant to be present at the operation before recieving notice from the CBCU of the assistant's eligibility.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
A child's file review did not have any immunizations in file to review when requested.
4 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
the provider has 2 children over ratio.
4 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
With one caregiver you can only have 4 infants and two children over the and of 17 months.
5 HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
The provider was caring for 3 unrelated children without a permit.
3 747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
The operation does not have a statement of health from a vet.
3 747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
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.
3 745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
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.
4 747.2319(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Bottles were nto labeled.
4 747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The provider is allow the children under 5 years to play in the front yard without a fence, while the backyard is under construction.
3 747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
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.
5 747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
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.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (80)

80 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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