SPROUTS Early Learning Center
AMARILLO, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address5201 S SONCY RD AMARILLO TX- 79119 4988
CityAMARILLO, TX
CountyRANDALL
Phone8062061051
Operating details
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity80
SubsidiesY
License dateJanuary 15, 2019
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High14
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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5201 S SONCY RD AMARILLO TX- 79119 4988, AMARILLO, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/4/2026
- High5
- Medium-High14
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.34216/4/2026
746.3421(a) - Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
An individual cloth was still not used to clean an infants hands after their diaper change.
Corrected 6/4/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.22066/4/2026
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Multiple caregivers stated that they are only going outside in the afternoons and are not having morning opportunities for active play. Additionally, no morning active play activities outdoors was observed in multiple classrooms with inclement weather not impacting the availability of outside time at inspection One classroom's activity plan still doesn't have outside time specified at all.
Corrected 6/4/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.35056/4/2026
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Diaper changes were observed and the diaper changing surface was still not sanitized after a child's diaper was changed. The caregiver went and sat down instead of cleaning the diaper changing surface.
Corrected 6/4/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.22096/4/2026
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
One classroom still does not have a posted activity plan.
Corrected 6/4/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.22056/4/2026
746.2205(b) - Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
A classroom observed utilizing screen time still does not have it incorporated into their activity plan. Plus an additional classroom was observed utilizing screen time and it also is not included in their activity plan.
Corrected 6/4/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.34156/4/2026
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper and did not wash their hands after.
Corrected 6/4/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.25016/4/2026
746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
One classroom mixed with infants and toddlers had children actively crying and the caregivers made no attempt to hold or comfort the children. The children just kept crying without any adult assistance to calm down.
Corrected 6/4/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.43055/21/2026
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Infant caregivers stated that they use a grass area that is not enclosed with a fence for their outside activities.
Corrected 5/21/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.34175/21/2026
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children were observed being seated for meal time and did not have their hands washed prior.
Corrected 5/21/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.16015/21/2026
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One classroom with a specified age group of 18-23 months had 11 children to one caregiver and was over ratio by 3 children.
Corrected 5/21/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.22095/21/2026
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
One classroom does not have a posted activity plan.
Corrected 5/21/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.25015/21/2026
746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Two different toddler classrooms had children actively crying and the caregivers made no attempt to hold or comfort the children. The children just kept crying without any adult assistance to calm down.
Corrected 5/21/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.22065/21/2026
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Multiple caregivers stated that they are only going outside in the afternoons and are not having morning opportunities for active play. Additionally, no morning active play activities indoors was observed in multiple classrooms with inclement weather impacting the availability of outside time at inspection. And one classroom's activity plan doesn't have outside time specified at all.
Corrected 5/21/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.22055/21/2026
746.2205(b) - Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
A classroom observed utilizing screen time does not have it incorporated into their activity plan.
Corrected 5/21/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.35055/21/2026
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Diaper changes were observed and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized after a child's diaper was changed. The caregiver went and sat down instead of cleaning the diaper changing surface.
Corrected 5/21/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.34215/21/2026
746.3421(a) - Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
An individual cloth was not used to clean an infants hands after their diaper change.
Corrected 5/21/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.37015/21/2026
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
One classroom had broken plastic on their play kitchen that presents a pinch hazard and has a sharp edge. Additionally, one of the toilets used by children has the lid to the water reserve tank removed and not observed in the bathroom space at all. The water is considered accessible to chidlren and a hazard.
Corrected 5/21/2026 - High riskStandard 746.25015/11/2026
746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
One toddler age child was wearing earrings that poses a choking risk.
Corrected 5/11/2026 - High riskStandard 745.86415/11/2026
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
One out of Five Conditions are not in compliance. 745.8641: Condition 1 is in compliance: The owner/director will meet with their mentor at least once a month to review minimum standards related to Record Keeping, Personnel, Infant Care, Health Practices, and Safety. A monthly mentor check in took place in April 2026 and documentation is on file. Condition 2 is in compliance: The condition regarding staff training/personnel files having a checklist and complete file records. The personnel training checklist and training checklist was reviewed for employee record. Checklists were reviewed since the last inspection on evaluating probation conditions. Condition 3 is in compliance. The condition requires staff obtain training from an outside source that addresses health and safety practices, with a focus on hand washing and sanitization of equipment and diaper changing surfaces within the 10 days of their hired date. The condition regarding staff obtaining training from an outside source that addresses health and safety practices, with a focus on hand washing and sanitization of equipment and diaper changing surfaces, was been completed for all caregivers. Condition 4 is in compliance. The condition requires a walk-throughs being completed weekly by the director for the entire indoor and outdoor areas. Checklist was reviewed since the last inspection on evaluating probation conditions. Weekly walk through have been documented since the last inspection. Condition 5 is not in compliance. The condition requires the infant care sub-chapter having to be reviewed with caregivers prior to them being in the infant classroom and having sub chapter H available in the classroom. This has been completed for each caregiver in the infant classroom. Sub Chapter H was reviewed as part of orientation and documented with the caregiver's signature. A caregiver observed with a group of children including infants has not previously reviewed Sub Chapter H. Additionally, related to this condition, observations are required to be completed by the director weekly for at least 30 minutes for any staff that work in the infant classroom. Weekly infant classroom observations are not documented for the week of May 4th, 2026.
Corrected 5/11/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.37015/11/2026
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The outdoor playground still has the blue toy truck that has broken areas with a sharp edge. The broken blue truck was removed from the outdoor space at inspection.
Corrected 5/11/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.11095/11/2026
746.1109(b)(2) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Supervised By Qualified Caregiver
One caregiver was observed at the sole caregiver responsible for a group of children whom is 18 years of age but does not have a high school diploma yet. Additionally, another high school student that is not in a child care career program was used in a classroom that required 2 caregivers when they cannot be counted in ratio.
Corrected 5/11/2026 - High riskStandard 746.25014/30/2026
746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Multiple toddler age children were wearing earrings that poses a choking risk.
Corrected 4/30/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.37014/30/2026
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
All furniture that posed a hazard have been replaced or removed for inside the daycare. The outside space had one blue car with a broken pieces of plastic that produced a sharp edge.
Corrected 4/30/2026 - High riskStandard 745.86414/30/2026
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
Two out of Five Conditions are not in compliance: Condition 1 is in compliance: The owner/director will meet with their mentor at least once a month to review minimum standards related to Record Keeping, Personnel, Infant Care, Health Practices, and Safety. The mentor meeting for April took place on 4/30/2026 during the inspection and is in compliance. Condition 2 is in compliance: The condition regarding staff training/personnel files having a checklist and complete file records. The personnel training checklist and training checklist was reviewed for employee record. Checklists were reviewed since the last inspection on evaluating probation conditions. One staff files reviewed still did have proof of orientation. One staff still did have the required notarized affidavit and the pre-employment affidavit for review in their file. Condition 3 is not in compliance. The condition requires staff obtain training from an outside source that addresses health and safety practices, with a focus on hand washing and sanitization of equipment and diaper changing surfaces within the 10 days of their hired date. The condition regarding staff obtaining training from an outside source that addresses health and safety practices, with a focus on hand washing and sanitization of equipment and diaper changing surfaces, was not in compliance as there were one staff employed that did not obtain the training within the 10 days of their hired date. One of the two certificates was made available at inspection but the other certificate wasn't available for review. Condition 4 is in compliance. The condition requires a walk-throughs being completed weekly by the director for the entire indoor and outdoor areas. Checklist was reviewed since the last inspection on evaluating probation conditions. Weekly walk through have been documented since the last inspection. Condition 5 is not in compliance. The condition requires the infant care sub-chapter having to be reviewed with caregivers prior to them being in the infant classroom and having sub chapter H available in the classroom. This has not been completed for one of the caregivers that has been re-hired and observed in the infant classroom. Sub Chapter H was reviewed as part of orientation but not documented with the caregiver's signature. Additionally, related to this condition, observations are required to be completed by the director weekly for at least 30 minutes for any staff that work in the infant classroom. Weekly infant classroom observations were completed for weekly since the last inspection. This is part of it is in compliance.
Corrected 4/30/2026 - High riskStandard 746.24274/30/2026
746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
A 3 month old infant was placed on their stomach instead of their back to sleep.
Corrected 4/30/2026
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,436/month
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Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: AMARILLO, RANDALL County
- Capacity: 80
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 8
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