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Treehouse Childrens Academy

7701 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 79119 · Randall County
5 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Treehouse Childrens Academy is a licensed child care center in Amarillo, TX, licensed for up to 289 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 50 times and investigated 34 reports. Inspectors recorded 30 citations, 19 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (6 of 30). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 high-risk. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #37 of 59 centers in Amarillo and better than 48% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 48%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #37 of 59 centers in Amarillo
19High risk
6Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
30 citations from 50 inspections and 28 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 4, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 30, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 31, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 25, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 29, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 29, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 31, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 18, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 20, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 20, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 5, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 26, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 18, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication6
Supervision6
Records & paperwork3
Food & feeding3
Other standards3
Training & qualifications2
Building & playground safety2
Staff ratios2
Transportation1
Child protection1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

HighSep 4, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
One child's file reviewed did not have current immunizations in file.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2026
HighApr 28, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the staff was unaware of the on-going activities and lacked auditory and visual awareness of a child the staff was responsible for when the child was left outside unsupervised for at least 5 minutes.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2026
HighNov 19, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, staff were not aware of a child's on-going activity and did not have visual or auditory awareness of the children that they were responsible for, as one child was managed to make it out of the gym area and into a playground area and was left unsupervised outside for at least 4 minutes.
Correction verified Dec 22, 2025
HighOct 2, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there was at least two occasions in which staff were not aware of the children's on-going activity and did not have visual or auditory awareness of children that they were responsible for as one child was left in a classroom and another in the gym area.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2025
MediumOct 2, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
Based on the evidence obtained during an investigation, the staff did not complete incident report forms that were required to be completed when children were placed at risk when left unsupervised on two separate occasions.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2025
HighOct 2, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, at least two incidents that placed children at risk occurred in which Child Care Regulation was not notified within the 48 hours of the incidents occurring.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2025
Medium HighAug 13, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
A staff file was reviewed and did not have CPR/First aid training current as it expired on 6/11/2025.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2025
HighAug 13, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last fire inspection was conducted on 6/11/2024 and the most was not available for review.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2025
Medium HighMar 31, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A food allergy plan that was in file did not have the required parent signature obtained as required. **The parent signature was obtained for this during the inspection and has been filed. This is in compliance.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 15, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the staff that was in charge of a group of children was not aware of two children's on-going activities and did not have visual or auditory awareness of the children that exited the gym area and exited to a playground area for a short period of time.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2024
MediumNov 15, 2024Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions §746.801(2)
Based on the evidence obtained during an investigation, the infant feeding instructions were not available for review for three months as required.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2024
HighAug 13, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
One child file reviewed did not have any immunizations in file for review. One child file reviewed did not have up to date immunizations in file. **The parent provided the operation with immunization records for the child that did not have any immunizations in file at inspection.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2024
HighAug 13, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
The vehicles that used for transportation did not have complete first aid kits as they were missing thermometers.**The operation placed thermometers in the first aid kits that were in the vehicles during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 23, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, staff were not aware of the children's on-going activity and did not have visual or auditory awareness of children that exited the classroom on various occasions which included an occasion of children running out into the parking lot of the operation where a car was leaving as well as occasions where children being left unsupervised in the playground area or running out of classrooms.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2024
Medium HighJan 23, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a two year old classroom was over ratio on at least two occasions with one caregiver present and the maximum number of children was more than eleven children.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2024
HighJan 23, 2024Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2024
HighJan 23, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, staff did not intervene to ensure the children's safety on numerous occasions when children climbed on top of tables in the classrooms which risked a child being injured.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2024
HighJan 23, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, numerous incidents that placed children at risk occurred in which Child Care Regulation was not notified within the 48 hours of the incidents occurring.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2024
HighJan 23, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation did not adequately notify parents of each situation in which their child was left unsupervised. Additionally, not all the parents were given all the information related to the situation in which their child was left unsupervised when they were informed.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2024
MediumJan 23, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
Based on the evidence obtained during an investigation, the staff did not complete incident report forms that were required to be completed when children were placed at risk when left unsupervised during multiple occasions.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2024
HighJan 23, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, staff were not demonstrating that they had the skills, ability, or the training to manage the 2-year-old classroom in a manner that kept the children safe in multiple situations.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2024
MediumDec 29, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving §745.651(1)
There were multiple individuals listed on the operation's background check list that require to be inactivated using the provider portal account within 7 days of their termination date.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2024
HighDec 28, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a child was left unsupervised by a staff and this was not reported to the Child Care Regulation by the operation.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2024
HighDec 28, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a child was left unsupervised and the staff was not aware of the child's on going activity and did not have auditory or visual awareness of the child responsible for.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2024
Medium HighNov 28, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands §746.3505(b)
I observed several children diapers and thei infant's hands were not washed.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2023
Medium HighNov 28, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
I observed several diaper changes and the changing table was not sanitized.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2023
Medium HighMay 10, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
2 of the 4 allergy plans were missing the parent signature.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 20, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the preponderance of evidence, it was found that a caregiver did not use good judgment when yanking children by their arms, forcing a child's head down on her pillow, pushing a child with her foot, and pulling a nap mat out from under a child.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2022
MediumApr 4, 2022InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
Children between the ages of 12 months and 17 months were placed in bucket seats that did not have accompanying safety straps installed.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2022
HighApr 4, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last fire inspection conducted was 2/4/2021.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity289 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 6, 2021
DirectorJessike Cabello
Phone8063227444
State operation #1713354- 9091

Common questions

Does Treehouse Childrens Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Treehouse Childrens Academy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Treehouse Childrens Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Treehouse Childrens Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Treehouse Childrens Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Panhandle area, which includes Amarillo, is $32.20 a day for infants, $31.20 a day for toddlers and $30.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Treehouse Childrens Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 19 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 4, 2026: “Required Immunizations.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Treehouse Childrens Academy compare with other daycares in Amarillo?

It is tied for #37 of 59 centers in Amarillo by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 48% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Treehouse Childrens Academy last inspected?

Sep 4, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1713354- 9091 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.