Trinity Lutheran Childrens Center
3621 TULSA WAY, Fort Worth, TX 76107 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 130
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Mary Strickland
- Phone
- (817) 732-8522
- Regulated since
- Dec 31, 1985
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 97352 · number 148369
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2025 | 13 | 3 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 10 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (6) |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have a written operational policy for extreme weather in parent handbook at time of investigation inspection. An updated policy was shared with parents.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-09. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
It was determined during an investigation caregiver was unaware of all the children responsible for when a child was injured in care resulting in medical attention.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-16. Correction verified 2025-12-22.
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Other Serious
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Nov 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of ten caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training avalible for review at time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Supervision & ratios
Sole caregiver was caring for nine children ages 12-18 months old. State ratio is one caregiver to five children for this age group. Corrected at inspection when second caregiver was added to classroom ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-10. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Supervision & ratios
Child with diagnosed food allergy did not have food allergy plan posted in the operation. This was corrected at time of inspection when posted in the classroom at time of inspection.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-10.
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Supervision & ratios
Complete outdoor policies were not available to review at time of inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs was not available to review at time of inspection
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Illness & medication
Two out of ten children did not have up to date immunization records available at time of inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 10, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
During an investigation it was determined a caregiver did not use good judgement when not ensuring all children had transitioned from indoor to outdoor area.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-25. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During an investigation it was determined a toddler was unsupervised outside of the fenced in outdoor area for 1 minute.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-25. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Supervision & ratios
During an investigation it was determined there was not a written plan for supervision for outdoor space not connected to center.
HHSC 746.4313(2) — Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-25. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Other Serious
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Mar 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Four infants under the age of 17 months were observed in high chairs without the use of safety straps. Corrected at inspection when caregivers were observed using the safety traps with all children in high chairs.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-07. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
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Food & allergies
Crock pot being used as bottle warmer was observed on the edge of a table accessible to children in an infant classroom. Corrected at inspection when moved to a place in the classroom inaccessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701(7) — Safety - Bottle Warmers Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-07.
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Illness & medication
Ten out of ten children's records reviewed at time of inspection did not have up to date immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The director has failed to ensure compliance of the Minimum Standards Rules and Laws based on the deficiencies found during this inspection.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Other
A caregiver was observed using her personal cell while in charge of supervising sleeping children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-08. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Staff background & training
Seven staff did not have current training in Maltreatment of Children.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Staff background & training
Three staff did not have current SIDS, Shaken Baby and Brain Development.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Other
Two classrooms did not have a posted activity plan and several classrooms had outdated plans posted.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(2) — Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-08. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Records & paperwork
The governing body failed to ensure that Child Care Regulation received notification that classrooms were being moved to unlicensed space and the removal of the playground during the remodeling of the church building.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-08. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Safety & premises
One child's allergy plan was not signed by the child's physician.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-17.
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Other
Three classrooms did not have daily activiity plans posted.
HHSC 746.401(5) — Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Other
A Boppy Lounger was observed on the carpet area in the younger infant classroom. This produced was recalled by the Consumer Products Safety Commision in September 2021.
HHSC 746.4135(a) — Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-08.
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Other
Three toddlers were placed in highchairs and the staff member did not use safety straps. The caregiver was observed walking away from the children. The violation was corrected at the time of inspeciton when the error was brought to the caregivers attenion.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-08.
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Other Serious
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Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The opeation does not have a current annual fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
The operation failed to report a positive COVID 19 case within the require time frame for reporting.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Illness & medication
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Jan 24, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
The operation failed to report a positive COVID case within the 48 hour required porting period.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-20. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Illness & medication
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Dec 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation has 13 staff members that do no thave current SID's, Shaken Baby and Brain Developement.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Safety & premises
The opeation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of November, 2021.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-08.
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Staff background & training
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