Little Shepherd Childrens Center

715 E LAMAR BLVD, Arlington, TX 76011 · Tarrant County

36cited violations

12serious

26inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 63
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Stehanie Howard
Phone: (817) 460-6130
Regulated since: Aug 1, 2002
HHSC IDs: Operation 197468 · number 812783
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 4
Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 6
Safety & premises 6
Food & allergies 2
Records & paperwork 8
Other 8

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	2	Other (2)
2025	6	0	Food & allergies (2), Records & paperwork (4)
2024	4	0	Safety & premises (2), Other (2)
2023	4	2	Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2)
2022	12	4	Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (4)
2021	8	4	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Records & paperwork (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

May 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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May 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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May 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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May 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Apr 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Apr 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 2, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-06.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 2, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-06.
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Jul 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  One child's file lacked documentation of the required vision & hearing screening results.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-07-16. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
- Food & allergies
  There was no allergy plan documentation available for one child who has an allergy requiring an Epi-pen.
  
  HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
- Records & paperwork
  Six staff files lacked documentation of the Pre-Employment Affidavit (Form 2912). Note: (This was corrected during the inspection)
  
  HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-09.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  One child's file lacked documentation of the required vision & hearing screening results.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-07-16. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
- Food & allergies
  There was no allergy plan documentation available for one child who has an allergy requiring an Epi-pen.
  
  HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
- Records & paperwork
  Six staff files lacked documentation of the Pre-Employment Affidavit (Form 2912). Note: (This was corrected during the inspection)
  
  HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-09.
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Feb 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Feb 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  At the time of inspection, the diagnosis and emergency plan documentation were not available for one child who has a known food allergy.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-03. Correction verified 2024-09-17.
- Other
  Current gas pipe test documentation was not available at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5405 — Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-03. Correction verified 2024-09-05.
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  At the time of inspection, the diagnosis and emergency plan documentation were not available for one child who has a known food allergy.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-03. Correction verified 2024-09-17.
- Other
  Current gas pipe test documentation was not available at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5405 — Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-03. Correction verified 2024-09-05.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-20. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
- Records & paperwork Serious
  Three of six children's records reviewed did not have an authorized person listed on their admission's form.
  
  HHSC 746.605(7) — Required Admission Information - Release Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-20. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
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Sep 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-20. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
- Records & paperwork Serious
  Three of six children's records reviewed did not have an authorized person listed on their admission's form.
  
  HHSC 746.605(7) — Required Admission Information - Release Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-20. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
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Oct 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The caregiver allowed the infants to watch television.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-29.
- Safety & premises
  Two chairs in the toddler room were soiled with stains. The outdoor play equipment was covered with dirt.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(1) — Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-29.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The vents and the floors in the toddler room had visible dirt on them.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The caregiver allowed the infants to watch television.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-29.
- Safety & premises
  Two chairs in the toddler room were soiled with stains. The outdoor play equipment was covered with dirt.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(1) — Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-29.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The vents and the floors in the toddler room had visible dirt on them.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
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Aug 23, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-06. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
- Other
  It was determined during a DFPS investigation that a caregiver is allowing children under two years of age to watch television.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-06. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 23, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-06. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
- Other
  It was determined during a DFPS investigation that a caregiver is allowing children under two years of age to watch television.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-06. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 14, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation do not have a complete emergency preparedness plan on file.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(24) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-28. Correction verified 2021-10-15.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation do not have an updated fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3-26-20.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-28. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
- Records & paperwork
  Six child enrollment files were evaluated and three children are in need of health statement.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-28. Correction verified 2021-11-01.
- Illness & medication
  Six child enrollment files were evaluated and four children are in need of updated immunization records.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-28. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 14, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation do not have a complete emergency preparedness plan on file.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(24) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-28. Correction verified 2021-10-15.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation do not have an updated fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3-26-20.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-28. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
- Records & paperwork
  Six child enrollment files were evaluated and three children are in need of health statement.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-28. Correction verified 2021-11-01.
- Illness & medication
  Six child enrollment files were evaluated and four children are in need of updated immunization records.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-28. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Little Shepherd Childrens Center, 715 E LAMAR BLVD, Arlington, TX 76011-3845 (operation ID 197468, operation number 812783), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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