Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center

5005 W INTERSTATE 40, Amarillo, TX 79106Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

48 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 21, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center
License number
206403
Location
5005 W INTERSTATE 40, Amarillo, TX 79106
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 0.0/100
Inspection record
48 inspections, last inspected October 21, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor0.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

68

Total Violations

Oct 21, 2025

Last Inspection

165

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (68)

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Oct 15, 2025

The food allergy plan for a child in care did not have the required doctor signature.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-07

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Oct 15, 2025

A classroom was observed and a child did not have their hands washed after their diaper was changed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Oct 15, 2025

A classroom was observed and a child did not have their hands washed after their diaper was changed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Oct 15, 2025

The food allergy plan for a child in care did not have the required doctor signature.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-07

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Oct 15, 2025

A classroom was observed and a child did not have their hands washed after their diaper was changed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Oct 15, 2025

The food allergy plan for a child in care did not have the required doctor signature.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-07

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Oct 15, 2025

The food allergy plan for a child in care did not have the required doctor signature.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-07

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Oct 15, 2025

A classroom was observed and a child did not have their hands washed after their diaper was changed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 15, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)May 15, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)May 15, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)May 15, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-19

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 15, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-19

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 15, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)May 15, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-19

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 15, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2401(6)Jan 26, 2025

An infant was observed sleeping with a bib on during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jan 26, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jan 25, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2401(6)Jan 25, 2025

An infant was observed sleeping with a bib on during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2401(6)Jan 25, 2025

An infant was observed sleeping with a bib on during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jan 25, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2401(6)Jan 25, 2025

An infant was observed sleeping with a bib on during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jan 25, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(4)Aug 12, 2024

A group of children were observed participating in screen time during nap/rest time during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(4)Aug 12, 2024

A group of children were observed participating in screen time during nap/rest time during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(4)Aug 12, 2024

A group of children were observed participating in screen time during nap/rest time during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(4)Aug 12, 2024

A group of children were observed participating in screen time during nap/rest time during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Jun 26, 2024

Three classrooms did not have activity plans available for review at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)(A)Jun 26, 2024

Two staff did not have orientation in file as required for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(12)Jun 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Jun 26, 2024

Three classrooms did not have activity plans available for review at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)(A)Jun 26, 2024

Two staff did not have orientation in file as required for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Jun 26, 2024

Three classrooms did not have activity plans available for review at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(12)Jun 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)(A)Jun 26, 2024

Two staff did not have orientation in file as required for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Jun 26, 2024

Three classrooms did not have activity plans available for review at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(12)Jun 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)(A)Jun 26, 2024

Two staff did not have orientation in file as required for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(12)Jun 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 16, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-20

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 16, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-20

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 16, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-20

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 16, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jun 13, 2023

The annual product certificate was not updated.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jun 13, 2023

The annual product certificate was not updated.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jun 13, 2023

The annual product certificate was not updated.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jun 13, 2023

The annual product certificate was not updated.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Mar 29, 2023

A caregiver grabbed a child and caused bruising.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Mar 29, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Mar 29, 2023

A caregiver grabbed a child and caused bruising.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Mar 29, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Mar 29, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Mar 29, 2023

A caregiver grabbed a child and caused bruising.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Mar 29, 2023

A caregiver grabbed a child and caused bruising.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Mar 29, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Aug 23, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Aug 23, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Aug 23, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Aug 23, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(1)May 4, 2021

An employee whose last day was 4/21/2021 has not been inactivated. Inactivation is required within 7 days of the employee leaving employment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)May 4, 2021

Two children's files reviewed did not have current immunizations for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-11

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(1)May 4, 2021

An employee whose last day was 4/21/2021 has not been inactivated. Inactivation is required within 7 days of the employee leaving employment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(1)May 4, 2021

An employee whose last day was 4/21/2021 has not been inactivated. Inactivation is required within 7 days of the employee leaving employment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)May 4, 2021

Two children's files reviewed did not have current immunizations for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-11

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(1)May 4, 2021

An employee whose last day was 4/21/2021 has not been inactivated. Inactivation is required within 7 days of the employee leaving employment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)May 4, 2021

Two children's files reviewed did not have current immunizations for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)May 4, 2021

Two children's files reviewed did not have current immunizations for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-11

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center's safety grade?

Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center have?

Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center has 68 total violations on record, including 52 critical, 16 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center last inspected?

Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center was last inspected on October 21, 2025.

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