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Living Word Church/ Little Steps

Licensed child-care center in Jarrell, TX 76537 · Texas operation #1830380

Record summary

1 high-risk · 3 total

1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (3 citations in all, from 3 inspections); last inspection Aug 17, 2026.

0 of 3 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.

Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.

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Details

Address
301 W Avenue H, Jarrell, TX 76537
Phone
(512) 781-4440
Ages served
Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
46 children
Child care subsidy
No, per the state record
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Initial since Mar 24, 2026; the permit has conditions
Director
Yovely Mendoza
Programs
Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care

Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.

Inspection history, last 24 months

Aug 17, 2026: Inspection

2 citations.

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The operations last fire inspection was completed in July 2025.

Corrected Sep 11, 2026, verified by the state Sep 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: The operation had their last sanitation inspection in July 2026.

Corrected Sep 29, 2026, verified by the state Oct 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

May 11, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk Active-play use zones must have loose-fill or unitary surfacing.

State rule 746.4901(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing"

Inspector's note: Observed 2 slides on the playground. The operation does not have any loose fill or unitary surfacing to be able to have slides at this time. This was corrected when they were taken off the playground.

Corrected May 11, 2026, verified by the state May 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Mar 12, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

What the risk levels mean

Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Living Word Church/ Little Steps on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1830380.

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