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Amanda's Little Creations Learning Center

810 N Highway 174, Rio Vista, TX 76093 · Johnson County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Amanda's Little Creations Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Rio Vista, TX, licensed for up to 42 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 15). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #33 of 37 centers in Johnson County and better than 25% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 25%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #33 of 37 centers in Johnson County
5High risk
7Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
15 citations from 14 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 10, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundOct 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Food & feeding3
Other standards2
Records & paperwork2
Staff ratios1
Training & qualifications1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 10, 2026InspectionOther standards
Franchise Tax Delinquent §745.247
Operation's franchise tax has a current status showing: Involuntarily Ended.
Correction verified Sep 17, 2026
Medium HighOct 9, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
During the inspection the operation did not have a current fire inspection report to review.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2025
Medium HighNov 15, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
During the inspection the emergency drills were not current.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2024
HighAug 31, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was present in a classroom with children without a cleared background check.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2023
MediumAug 14, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver §746.2203(b)
The operation is not currently following lesson plans.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
Medium HighAug 14, 2023Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
The walls in one of the classrooms has exposed drywall and nails that is accessible to children.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2023
Medium HighAug 14, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence §746.305(a)(1)
The operation was having their fire alarm system installed and moved the children next door to the church without notifying CCR.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2023
HighAug 14, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation it was determined the director failed to ensure the operation was meeting compliance. The director was aware repairs were needed and did not get them corrected until the investigation was started.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
HighAug 14, 2023Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
A bottle of cleaning solution was observed left on the windowsill and accessible to children.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2023
MediumAug 14, 2023Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving §746.3301(e)
The operation is not preparing enough food for children to be able to have second portions when requested.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
Medium HighAug 14, 2023Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns §746.3301(b)
The operation is not following the meal patterns established by the USDA. The operation is currently serving some form of frozen food such as pizza rolls and chips or taquitos and chips.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
MediumAug 22, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One child did not have a health statement from a health-care professional on file.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2022
Medium HighJun 23, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
An infant was observed during feeding in a high chair without being strapped in with the fasteners provided on the high chair.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 23, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
Outdoor active play equipment did not have approved loose-fill or unitary surfacing.
Correction verified Jul 5, 2022
HighJun 23, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
Operational policies were incomplete, as they were missing the following: -Procedures for suspension/expulsion -Safe Sleep policy -Procedures for applying insect repellent/sunscreen -Abuse/Neglect information -Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity
Correction verified Jul 6, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity42 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 19, 2022
DirectorAmanda Cross
Phone8173732556
State operation #1743618

Common questions

Does Amanda's Little Creations Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Amanda's Little Creations Learning Center’s hours?

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

Does Amanda's Little Creations Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Amanda's Little Creations Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Amanda's Little Creations Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Rio Vista, is $51.00 a day for infants, $48.80 a day for toddlers and $47.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Amanda's Little Creations Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 10, 2026: “Franchise Tax Delinquent.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Amanda's Little Creations Learning Center compare with other daycares in Johnson County?

It is tied for #33 of 37 centers in Johnson County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 25% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Amanda's Little Creations Learning Center last inspected?

Aug 17, 2026. No violations were found 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 1743618 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.