Registered homeLicensed

Edith Shepard

4 serious findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Feb 5, 2026.

623 Delores Dr, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 · (214) 557-2024

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsGrand Prairie licensed centers, n=29

Serious findings0 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 0 investigations (12 visits). Most recent serious: Feb 5, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 12

83% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 1993Registered

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #418860 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Feb 5, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  Two out of the three student files are missing a health statement.
  Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Feb 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(b).
Feb 5, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  Two out of the three student files are missing a health statement.
  Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Feb 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(b).
Feb 5, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  Two out of the three student files are missing a health statement.
  Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Feb 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(b).
Feb 5, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  Two out of the three student files are missing a health statement.
  Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Feb 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(b).
2025
Apr 15, 2025 to Apr 15, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 15, 2025 inspection
- Apr 15, 2025 inspection
- Apr 15, 2025 inspection
- Apr 15, 2025 inspection
2023
Sep 15, 2023 to Sep 15, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 15, 2023 inspection
- Sep 15, 2023 inspection
- Sep 15, 2023 inspection
- Sep 15, 2023 inspection

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2022
Sep 19, 2022Inspection
14 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  Upon arrival an infant was observed to be sitting in her car seat unstrapped. The infant was then moved to an infant seat and was sitting there longer than 15 minutes. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver picked up the infant.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2317(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Operational policies does not have promotion of physical activities policy.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Standard 747.501(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Upon arrival caregiver had the news on with children under 2 years old present. Caregiver then changed the TV to baby shark. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver turned off the TV.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Caregiver's Child Product Safety Consumer verification form was expired with a date of 5/11/2019.
  Corrected Sep 20, 2022, verified Sep 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  Caregiver does not have fire extinguisher mounted.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2022, verified Sep 20, 2022. Standard 747.5105.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
  Operational policy did not have instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Standard 747.501(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
  Caregiver had the backyard exit gate locked with a padlock on the street side of the gate and could not unlock the gate without having to go back through the home to unlock the gate from street side of the home. In the event of an emergency caregiver would not have been able to immediately unlock the gate without having to travel back through the home. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver moved the lock to the inside of the gate making it easily accessible to be unlocked in the event of an emergency.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
  Caregiver has an open storage chest with no safety latch to free a child if a child was to get inside. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver placed a lock on the storage chest.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3501(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Discipline
  Operational polices does not have discipline policy.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Standard 747.501(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  A plug in the kitchen did not have a safety cover on it and was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver covered the outlet with plugin.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
  Operational policy did not have procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care home's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Standard 747.501(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  Caregiver had lysol and hand sanitizer out accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver removed the supplies and made them inaccessible to the children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  Operational policies does not have safe sleep policy.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Standard 747.501(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Menus
  Caregiver was not able to provide the current menu and menu's from 3 months prior upon request.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 20, 2022. Standard 747.801(4).
Sep 19, 2022Inspection
14 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  Upon arrival an infant was observed to be sitting in her car seat unstrapped. The infant was then moved to an infant seat and was sitting there longer than 15 minutes. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver picked up the infant.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2317(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  Caregiver does not have fire extinguisher mounted.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2022, verified Sep 20, 2022. Standard 747.5105.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Upon arrival caregiver had the news on with children under 2 years old present. Caregiver then changed the TV to baby shark. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver turned off the TV.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  Caregiver had lysol and hand sanitizer out accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver removed the supplies and made them inaccessible to the children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
  Caregiver had the backyard exit gate locked with a padlock on the street side of the gate and could not unlock the gate without having to go back through the home to unlock the gate from street side of the home. In the event of an emergency caregiver would not have been able to immediately unlock the gate without having to travel back through the home. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver moved the lock to the inside of the gate making it easily accessible to be unlocked in the event of an emergency.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  A plug in the kitchen did not have a safety cover on it and was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver covered the outlet with plugin.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
  Operational policy did not have instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Standard 747.501(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
  Operational policy did not have procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care home's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Standard 747.501(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Operational policies does not have promotion of physical activities policy.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Standard 747.501(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
  Caregiver has an open storage chest with no safety latch to free a child if a child was to get inside. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver placed a lock on the storage chest.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3501(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  Operational policies does not have safe sleep policy.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Standard 747.501(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Discipline
  Operational polices does not have discipline policy.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Standard 747.501(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Caregiver's Child Product Safety Consumer verification form was expired with a date of 5/11/2019.
  Corrected Sep 20, 2022, verified Sep 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Menus
  Caregiver was not able to provide the current menu and menu's from 3 months prior upon request.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 20, 2022. Standard 747.801(4).
Sep 19, 2022Inspection
14 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  Upon arrival an infant was observed to be sitting in her car seat unstrapped. The infant was then moved to an infant seat and was sitting there longer than 15 minutes. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver picked up the infant.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2317(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  Operational policies does not have safe sleep policy.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Standard 747.501(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Operational policies does not have promotion of physical activities policy.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Standard 747.501(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
  Operational policy did not have instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Standard 747.501(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  Caregiver had lysol and hand sanitizer out accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver removed the supplies and made them inaccessible to the children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
  Caregiver had the backyard exit gate locked with a padlock on the street side of the gate and could not unlock the gate without having to go back through the home to unlock the gate from street side of the home. In the event of an emergency caregiver would not have been able to immediately unlock the gate without having to travel back through the home. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver moved the lock to the inside of the gate making it easily accessible to be unlocked in the event of an emergency.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  A plug in the kitchen did not have a safety cover on it and was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver covered the outlet with plugin.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
  Caregiver has an open storage chest with no safety latch to free a child if a child was to get inside. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver placed a lock on the storage chest.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3501(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
  Operational policy did not have procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care home's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Standard 747.501(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Caregiver's Child Product Safety Consumer verification form was expired with a date of 5/11/2019.
  Corrected Sep 20, 2022, verified Sep 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  Caregiver does not have fire extinguisher mounted.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2022, verified Sep 20, 2022. Standard 747.5105.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Upon arrival caregiver had the news on with children under 2 years old present. Caregiver then changed the TV to baby shark. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver turned off the TV.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Menus
  Caregiver was not able to provide the current menu and menu's from 3 months prior upon request.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 20, 2022. Standard 747.801(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Discipline
  Operational polices does not have discipline policy.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Standard 747.501(5).
Sep 19, 2022Inspection
14 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  Upon arrival an infant was observed to be sitting in her car seat unstrapped. The infant was then moved to an infant seat and was sitting there longer than 15 minutes. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver picked up the infant.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2317(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  Caregiver had lysol and hand sanitizer out accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver removed the supplies and made them inaccessible to the children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
  Operational policy did not have procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care home's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Standard 747.501(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Discipline
  Operational polices does not have discipline policy.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Standard 747.501(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Menus
  Caregiver was not able to provide the current menu and menu's from 3 months prior upon request.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 20, 2022. Standard 747.801(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
  Caregiver has an open storage chest with no safety latch to free a child if a child was to get inside. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver placed a lock on the storage chest.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3501(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  Caregiver does not have fire extinguisher mounted.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2022, verified Sep 20, 2022. Standard 747.5105.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
  Operational policy did not have instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Standard 747.501(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Upon arrival caregiver had the news on with children under 2 years old present. Caregiver then changed the TV to baby shark. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver turned off the TV.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  Operational policies does not have safe sleep policy.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Standard 747.501(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
  Caregiver had the backyard exit gate locked with a padlock on the street side of the gate and could not unlock the gate without having to go back through the home to unlock the gate from street side of the home. In the event of an emergency caregiver would not have been able to immediately unlock the gate without having to travel back through the home. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver moved the lock to the inside of the gate making it easily accessible to be unlocked in the event of an emergency.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  A plug in the kitchen did not have a safety cover on it and was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection, caregiver covered the outlet with plugin.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Operational policies does not have promotion of physical activities policy.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Standard 747.501(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Caregiver's Child Product Safety Consumer verification form was expired with a date of 5/11/2019.
  Corrected Sep 20, 2022, verified Sep 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(b).
2021
Oct 22, 2021 to Oct 22, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 22, 2021 inspection
- Oct 22, 2021 inspection
- Oct 22, 2021 inspection
- Oct 22, 2021 inspection

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