Little Shepherd Childrens Center
Licensed Center · Arlington, Tarrant County, TX · Operation No. 812783
Little Shepherd Childrens Center holds a Full Permit issued August 1, 2002. In the state's 60-month public window it has 11 inspections on record with 18 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
August 1, 2002
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
63 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
715 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76011-3845
The 60-month record
11
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
18
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 6 · Medium High 6 · Medium 4 · Medium Low 1 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 5, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Sep 6, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 6, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Inspection | 4 |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Report | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2021 | Inspection | 4 |
Deficiency records
April 2, 2026 Standard § 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
High Verbatim from the agency record
An infant was left in a restrictive device for more then 15 minutes. During my walk through an infant was in a swing at 1:26pm. I completed another walk through and the same infant was in the same swing at 1:46pm. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the infant from the swing.
Corrected: April 6, 2026
July 9, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Low Verbatim from the agency record
One child's file lacked documentation of the required vision & hearing screening results.
Corrected: July 16, 2025
July 9, 2025 Standard § 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Six staff files lacked documentation of the Pre-Employment Affidavit (Form 2912). Note: (This was corrected during the inspection)
Corrected: July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025 Standard § 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was no allergy plan documentation available for one child who has an allergy requiring an Epi-pen.
Corrected: July 14, 2025
August 26, 2024 Standard § 746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Current gas pipe test documentation was not available at the time of inspection.
Corrected: September 3, 2024
August 26, 2024 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection, the diagnosis and emergency plan documentation were not available for one child who has a known food allergy.
Corrected: September 3, 2024
September 6, 2023 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two of six children's records reviewed did not have a name, address, and number of an emergency contact filled out on their admissions form.
Corrected: September 20, 2023
September 6, 2023 Standard § 746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
High Verbatim from the agency record
Three of six children's records reviewed did not have an authorized person listed on their admission's form.
Corrected: September 20, 2023
September 29, 2022 Standard § 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
Ant baits were in window sill next to high chairs accessible to children. Sunscreens were in cubby holds accessible to children. The ant baits and sunscreen were removed and corrected at inspection.
Corrected: September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The caregiver allowed the infants to watch television.
Corrected: September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022 Standard § 746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two chairs in the toddler room were soiled with stains. The outdoor play equipment was covered with dirt.
Corrected: October 3, 2022
September 29, 2022 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The vents and the floors in the toddler room had visible dirt on them.
Corrected: October 3, 2022
August 22, 2022 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
During DFPS investigation, the caregiver stated she was unaware of how the child was injured after finding the child on the ground crying by the swing.
Corrected: October 6, 2022
August 22, 2022 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
It was determined during a DFPS investigation that a caregiver is allowing children under two years of age to watch television.
Corrected: October 6, 2022
October 14, 2021 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation do not have an updated fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3-26-20.
Corrected: October 28, 2021
October 14, 2021 Standard § 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation do not have a complete emergency preparedness plan on file.
Corrected: October 28, 2021
October 14, 2021 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Six child enrollment files were evaluated and four children are in need of updated immunization records.
Corrected: October 28, 2021
October 14, 2021 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Six child enrollment files were evaluated and three children are in need of health statement.
Corrected: October 28, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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