Shepherd?s Little Hearts Academy
Shepherd?s Little Hearts Academy is a licensed child care center in Pearland, TX, licensed for up to 137 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 13). None of them came in the last 12 months. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #49 of 66 centers in Pearland and better than 10% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
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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.
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.
One out of ten children do not have immunization records on file for review. The immunization records were requested but not submitted.
In room 204, the hooks designated for the children' s belongings were not labeled.
Three out of ten children do not have immunization records on file for review.
five out of ten employees or volunteers are missing education credentials on file for review.
Four out of ten employees and volunteers do not have a notarized affidavit on file for review.
The operation's emergency preparedness plan does not state how children 24 months or with limited mobility will evacuate during an emergency.
There is documentation showing the operation's previous fire drills exceeded three minutes to evacuate the building.
The operation's annual sanitation inspection is not current. The last inspection was conducted on 9/12/2023.
One caregiver had education credentials that were not translated to English.
Four out of ten employee files evaluated are missing a high school diploma or the equivalent.
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.
About this center
Common questions
Does Shepherd?s Little Hearts Academy take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Shepherd?s Little Hearts Academy’s hours?
9 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Thursday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Shepherd?s Little Hearts Academy accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Shepherd?s Little Hearts Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 20, 2021: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Shepherd?s Little Hearts Academy compare with other daycares in Pearland?
It is tied for #49 of 66 centers in Pearland by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 10% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Shepherd?s Little Hearts Academy last inspected?
Aug 12, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1544827 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.