Little Shepherd Childrens Center

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 63 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• Snacks provided
• Skill classes
• Part-time care

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

812783

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

August 2002

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

11 inspections on record, most recent May 15, 2026. 7 of 13 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• May 15, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• May 5, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 6, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 2, 2026Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.2417(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

    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 Apr 6, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Jul 9, 2025Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.603(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Low

    Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening

    One child's file lacked documentation of the required vision & hearing screening results.

    Corrected Jul 16, 2025

  • 746.605(15)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

    There was no allergy plan documentation available for one child who has an allergy requiring an Epi-pen.

    Corrected Jul 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.901(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

    Six staff files lacked documentation of the Pre-Employment Affidavit (Form 2912). Note: (This was corrected during the inspection)

    Corrected Jul 9, 2025, at the inspection

• Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 26, 2024Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    At the time of inspection, the diagnosis and emergency plan documentation were not available for one child who has a known food allergy.

    Corrected Sep 3, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5405Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection

    Current gas pipe test documentation was not available at the time of inspection.

    Corrected Sep 3, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 6, 2023Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.605(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Admission Information - Release Information

    Three of six children's records reviewed did not have an authorized person listed on their admission's form.

    Corrected Sep 20, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.605(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    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 Sep 20, 2023

• Oct 6, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 29, 2022Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    The caregiver allowed the infants to watch television.

    Corrected Sep 29, 2022, at the inspection

  • 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    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 Sep 29, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside

    Two chairs in the toddler room were soiled with stains. The outdoor play equipment was covered with dirt.

    Corrected Oct 3, 2022

  • 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

    The vents and the floors in the toddler room had visible dirt on them.

    Corrected Oct 3, 2022

• Aug 22, 2022Self-reported incident2 standards cited

  • 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    It was determined during a DFPS investigation that a caregiver is allowing children under two years of age to watch television.

    Corrected Oct 6, 2022

  • 746.1203(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

    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 Oct 6, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Oct 14, 2021Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    Six child enrollment files were evaluated and four children are in need of updated immunization records.

    Corrected Oct 28, 2021

  • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    The operation do not have an updated fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3-26-20.

    Corrected Oct 28, 2021

  • 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Health Statement

    Six child enrollment files were evaluated and three children are in need of health statement.

    Corrected Oct 28, 2021

  • 746.501(a)(24)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans

    The operation do not have a complete emergency preparedness plan on file.

    Corrected Oct 28, 2021

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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