Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 79101 (Amarillo, TX)
7 listed providers are registered at addresses in ZIP 79101, Amarillo, TX, spanning 2 care types (5 child care centers, 2 head start programs).
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How to compare care in ZIP 79101
A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.
For families in ZIP 79101, Amarillo, TX, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.
Provider data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 180 |
| First Steps | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 100 |
| Little Nest | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 24 |
| Little Nest CDC LLC | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 131 |
| McLellan Learning Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 125 |
| Opportunity School | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 97 |
| Opportunity School at Gratitude House | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
Providers in ZIP 79101
What state licensing data shows in ZIP 79101
Among the 7 care providers listed in ZIP 79101, 0 (0%) have a published quality rating in the current data. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 7 of these providers report 673 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 7 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 673 |
Nearby ZIP codes in Amarillo
Care types in ZIP 79101
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 5 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 2 | View ZIP directory |
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Where this data comes from
This page draws on public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries, processing date 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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