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Little Shepherd Childrens Center

715 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76011 · Tarrant County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Little Shepherd Childrens Center is a licensed child care center in Arlington, TX, licensed for up to 63 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2002. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 18 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (4 of 18). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 22% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #94 of 108 centers in Arlington and better than 12% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 12%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #94 of 108 centers in Arlington
6High risk
6Medium High risk
4Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
1Low risk
18 citations from 11 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 15, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 22, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 14, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork4
Other standards3
Food & feeding3
Health & medication3
Building & playground safety3
Supervision1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighApr 2, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
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 during the visit
Medium LowJul 9, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
Six staff files lacked documentation of the Pre-Employment Affidavit (Form 2912). Note: (This was corrected during the inspection)
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 9, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(15)
There was no allergy plan documentation available for one child who has an allergy requiring an Epi-pen.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2025
LowJul 9, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening §746.603(a)(6)
One child's file lacked documentation of the required vision & hearing screening results.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2025
Medium HighAug 26, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5405
Current gas pipe test documentation was not available at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2024
Medium HighAug 26, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
At the time of inspection, the diagnosis and emergency plan documentation were not available for one child who has a known food allergy.
Correction verified Sep 17, 2024
HighSep 6, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Release Information §746.605(7)
Three of six children's records reviewed did not have an authorized person listed on their admission's form.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2023
Medium HighSep 6, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
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.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2023
Medium HighSep 29, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
The vents and the floors in the toddler room had visible dirt on them.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2022
Medium HighSep 29, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside §746.3407(1)
Two chairs in the toddler room were soiled with stains. The outdoor play equipment was covered with dirt.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2022
HighSep 29, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
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 during the visit
MediumSep 29, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
The caregiver allowed the infants to watch television.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 22, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
It was determined during a DFPS investigation that a caregiver is allowing children under two years of age to watch television.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2022
HighAug 22, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
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.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2022
HighOct 14, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation do not have an updated fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3-26-20.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2021
HighOct 14, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans §746.501(a)(24)
The operation do not have a complete emergency preparedness plan on file.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2021
MediumOct 14, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Six child enrollment files were evaluated and three children are in need of health statement.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2021
MediumOct 14, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Six child enrollment files were evaluated and four children are in need of updated immunization records.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity63 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 1, 2002
DirectorStehanie Howard
Phone8174606130
State operation #812783

Common questions

Does Little Shepherd Childrens Center take infants?

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

What are Little Shepherd Childrens Center’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little Shepherd Childrens Center accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Little Shepherd Childrens Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Shepherd Childrens Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes Arlington, is $45.60 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Little Shepherd Childrens Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 2, 2026: “Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Shepherd Childrens Center compare with other daycares in Arlington?

It is tied for #94 of 108 centers in Arlington by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 12% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Shepherd Childrens Center last inspected?

May 15, 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 812783 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.