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Little Shepherd Childrens Center

715 E LAMAR BLVD, Arlington TX 76011-3845 · License #812783 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 63 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected May 15, 2026
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Contact

Director
Stehanie Howard
Address
715 E LAMAR BLVD, Arlington TX 76011-3845 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Tue07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Wed07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Thu07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Fri07:00 AM-05:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Snacks ProvidedSkill ClassesPart Time Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Does not accept child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 63 children
7
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
5
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
8
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.9
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
May 15, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 5, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 6, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 9, 2025 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.605(15) · 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 by Jul 14, 2025

  • Low

    746.603(a)(6) · Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening

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

    Corrected by Jul 16, 2025

  • Medium Low

    746.901(5) · 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 by Jul 9, 2025

Feb 10, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 17, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 26, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.5405 · Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection

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

    Corrected by Sep 3, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3819 · 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 by Sep 3, 2024

Sep 6, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.605(6) · 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 by Sep 20, 2023

  • High

    746.605(7) · 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 by Sep 20, 2023

Oct 6, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 29, 2022 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3407(1) · 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 by Oct 3, 2022

  • High

    746.3407(12) · 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 by Sep 29, 2022

  • Medium

    746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    The caregiver allowed the infants to watch television.

    Corrected by Sep 29, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.3407(9) · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

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

    Corrected by Oct 3, 2022

Oct 14, 2021 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium

    746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

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

    Corrected by Oct 28, 2021

  • High

    746.501(a)(24) · Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans

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

    Corrected by Oct 28, 2021

  • High

    746.5101(a) · 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 by Oct 28, 2021

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

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

    Corrected by Oct 28, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jul 9, 2025 inspection noted: “There was no allergy plan documentation available for one child who has an allergy requiring an Epi-pen.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Aug 26, 2024 inspection noted: “Current gas pipe test documentation was not available at the time of inspection.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Sep 6, 2023 inspection noted: “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.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error