High Plains Children’s Home

Licensing and inspections

Licensed as

High Plains Children's Home

License category

General Residential Operation

Licensed capacity

56

License expires

1986-10-01

Licensing action

Full Permit

Phone on file

(806) 622-2272

Licensed address

11461 S Western St, Amarillo, TX 79118

39 inspection reports on file, newest 25 shown. Search all Texas reports

1. Mar 29, 2026 748.2303(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
2. Mar 23, 2026 748.1003(a) - Child/caregiver ratio-Caregiver may care for 5 children if any require tx svcs, 8 children if not; children under 5 yrs old count as 2 children
3. Mar 23, 2026 748.3271(6) - First Aid Kits-Each one must be kept out of the reach of children
4. Feb 24, 2026 748.1331(a) - Preliminary Service Plan-Complete plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission
5. Nov 26, 2025 748.705(b)(9) - Reasonable & prudent parent standard-must consider the supervision instructions in the child's service plan
6. Sep 8, 2025 748.2151(b)(2) - Medication record - update cumulative record within 24 hours of administering medication if operate on a cottage home model
7. Jun 4, 2024 748.2307(8) - Other Prohibited Punishments-humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
8. May 23, 2024 748.3019(b) - Pest Control--Operation must use pest control operator licensed by TSPC Board or Dept. of Agriculture to prevent, control, eliminate pest infestations
9. May 23, 2024 748.126(b) - All employees and caregivers must be aware of and follow your policies and procedures
10. Mar 1, 2024 748.685(b)(4) - Caregiver responsibility - when deciding how close to supervise take into account the surrounding circumstances, hazards, and risks
11. Jan 17, 2024 748.1331(a) - Preliminary Service Plan-Complete plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission
12. Jan 17, 2024 748.3239(a) - Evacuation-Must practice unannounced fire drill at least once every 6 months from date of last fire drill
13. Jun 26, 2023 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
14. Jun 26, 2023 748.2307(9) - Other Prohibited Punishments-subjecting a child to abusive or profane language
15. May 31, 2023 748.1101(b)(6)(C) - Children's rights-to confidential care/treatment, include keep medical & operation records private. Discussing them only when it's about child's care
16. May 18, 2023 748.126(b) - All employees and caregivers must be aware of and follow your policies and procedures
17. May 18, 2023 748.685(a)(5) - Caregiver responsibility - being able to intervene when necessary to ensure child's safety
18. Apr 7, 2023 748.311 - Serious Incident Documentation-Documented in written report
19. Apr 7, 2023 748.303(a)(5)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing soon as aware of an incident of sexual abuse of a child against another child
20. Mar 29, 2023 748.2307(14) - Other Prohibited Punishments-withholding food that meets the child's nutritional requirements
21. Mar 9, 2023 748.3301(a)(2) - Physical Site- Buildings must be clean and in good repair.
22. Jan 31, 2023 748.685(a)(4) - Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being
23. Aug 2, 2022 748.125(b) - All employees and caregivers must be aware of and follow your operation's policies and procedures
24. Aug 2, 2022 748.685(a)(4) - Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being
25. Jul 24, 2022 748.151(2) - Operational responsibilities - Operate according to your approved plans, policies, and procedures