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Shepherd?s Little Hearts Academy

12005 COUNTY ROAD 59, Pearland TX 77584-2147 · License #1544827 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 137 childrenAges 12 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Sep 23, 2025
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Contact

Director
Marla Whittaker
Address
12005 COUNTY ROAD 59, Pearland TX 77584-2147 · Directions

Hours

Mon09:00 AM-04:00 PM
Tue09:00 AM-04:00 PM
Wed09:00 AM-04:00 PM
Thu09:00 AM-04:00 PM
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Part Time Care

Ages served

ToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Does not accept child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 137 children
11
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
8
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
5
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.2
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Sep 23, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.605(6) · 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 by Nov 17, 2025

Aug 7, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 14, 2024 — Assessment
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.613(b) · 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 by Nov 25, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3401(a) · 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 by Dec 2, 2024

Oct 1, 2024 — Inspection
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Medium High

    746.613(b) · Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

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

    Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.5205(1) · 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 by Oct 11, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.5202(1) · 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 by Oct 11, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.1107(2) · 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 by Oct 11, 2024

  • Medium Low

    746.901(4) · 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 by Oct 11, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

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

    Corrected by Oct 15, 2024

  • Medium

    746.4505 · Storage for Individual Belongings

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

    Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

Oct 11, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Low

    746.1045 · Education Outside of U.S.

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

    Corrected by Oct 25, 2023

Oct 18, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.1107(2) · 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 by Nov 1, 2022

Oct 20, 2021 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    745.641 · 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 by Oct 20, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Sep 23, 2025 inspection noted: “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…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Nov 14, 2024 inspection noted: “One out of ten children do not have immunization records on file for review. The immunization records were requested but not submitted.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Oct 1, 2024 inspection noted: “Three out of ten children do not have immunization records on file for review.” — what has changed since then?

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