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Texas HHSC records list 7 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated May 15, 2026.
The same records list 6 cited deficiencies dated August 26, 2024 to April 2, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 3 Medium High, 1 Medium Low, 1 Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 2 corrected at inspection, 4 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 4 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 6 cited deficiencies for Little Shepherd Childrens Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 3 Medium High, 1 Medium Low, 1 Low).
Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-05-15.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 1 |
| Medium High | 3 |
| Medium | 0 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 1 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-04-02 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
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…
Corrected at inspection
2025-07-09 · 746.603(a)(6) · Low
Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
One child's file lacked documentation of the required vision & hearing screening results.
Correction date recorded: 2025-07-16
2025-07-09 · 746.605(15) · Medium High
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.
Correction date recorded: 2025-07-14
2026-04-02 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-04-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-07-09 · 746.901(5) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-07-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Six staff files lacked documentation of the Pre-Employment Affidavit (Form 2912). Note: (This was corrected during the inspection)
2025-07-09 · 746.605(15) · Medium High
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-14. Correction verified: 2025-07-30.
There was no allergy plan documentation available for one child who has an allergy requiring an Epi-pen.
2025-07-09 · 746.603(a)(6) · Low
Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-16. Correction verified: 2025-07-30.
One child's file lacked documentation of the required vision & hearing screening results.
2024-08-26 · 746.5405 · Medium High
Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-03. Correction verified: 2024-09-05.
Current gas pipe test documentation was not available at the time of inspection.
2024-08-26 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-03. Correction verified: 2024-09-17.
At the time of inspection, the diagnosis and emergency plan documentation were not available for one child who has a known food allergy.
2023-09-06 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-20. Correction verified: 2023-09-08.
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.
2023-09-06 · 746.605(7) · High
Required Admission Information - Release Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-20. Correction verified: 2023-09-08.
Three of six children's records reviewed did not have an authorized person listed on their admission's form.
2022-09-29 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The caregiver allowed the infants to watch television.
2022-09-29 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-09-29 · 746.3407(1) · Medium High
Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-03. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.
Two chairs in the toddler room were soiled with stains. The outdoor play equipment was covered with dirt.
2022-09-29 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-03. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.
The vents and the floors in the toddler room had visible dirt on them.
2022-08-22 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-06. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.
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.
2022-08-22 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-06. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.
It was determined during a DFPS investigation that a caregiver is allowing children under two years of age to watch television.
2021-10-14 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-28. Correction verified: 2021-11-09.
The operation do not have an updated fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3-26-20.
2021-10-14 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-28. Correction verified: 2021-11-09.
Six child enrollment files were evaluated and four children are in need of updated immunization records.
2021-10-14 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-28. Correction verified: 2021-11-01.
Six child enrollment files were evaluated and three children are in need of health statement.
2021-10-14 · 746.501(a)(24) · High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-28. Correction verified: 2021-10-15.
The operation do not have a complete emergency preparedness plan on file.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=197468
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.