Shepherd?s Little Hearts Academy

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 137 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• 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

1544827

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

February 2015

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

7 inspections on record, most recent Aug 12, 2026. 6 of 8 visits and reports cited a standard.

• Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 23, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

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

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    Six children's files reviewed out of ten had a parent listed as their emergency contact instead of an alternate adult. Two children's files out of ten reviewed were missing an emergency contact.

    Corrected Nov 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 14, 2024Assessment2 standards cited

  • 746.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    One out of ten children do not have immunization records on file for review. The immunization records were requested but not submitted.

    Corrected Nov 25, 2024

  • 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    The operation's annual sanitation inspection is not current. The last inspection was conducted on 9/12/2023. The inspection documentation was requested but not provided.

    Corrected Dec 2, 2024

• Oct 1, 2024Inspection7 standards cited

  • 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    The operation's annual sanitation inspection is not current. The last inspection was conducted on 9/12/2023.

    Corrected Oct 15, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

    Four out of ten employees and volunteers do not have a notarized affidavit on file for review.

    Corrected Oct 11, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4505Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Storage for Individual Belongings

    In room 204, the hooks designated for the children' s belongings were not labeled.

    Corrected Oct 11, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5202(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

    The operation's emergency preparedness plan does not state how children 24 months or with limited mobility will evacuate during an emergency.

    Corrected Oct 11, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    Three out of ten children do not have immunization records on file for review.

    Corrected Oct 11, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    There is documentation showing the operation's previous fire drills exceeded three minutes to evacuate the building.

    Corrected Oct 11, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1107(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

    five out of ten employees or volunteers are missing education credentials on file for review.

    Corrected Oct 11, 2024

• Oct 11, 2023Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.1045Texas HHSC risk level: Low

    Education Outside of U.S.

    One caregiver had education credentials that were not translated to English.

    Corrected Oct 25, 2023

• Oct 18, 2022Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.1107(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

    Four out of ten employee files evaluated are missing a high school diploma or the equivalent.

    Corrected Nov 1, 2022

• Oct 20, 2021Inspection1 standard cited

  • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    In the two year old classroom, a caregiver is present without a clear background check or eligibility notification. Note: The operation closes at 2:00 and the subject has left the operation.

    Corrected Oct 20, 2021, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

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