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Living Word Church/ Little Steps

4 critical, 8 serious findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 17, 2026.

301 W Avenue H, Jarrell, TX 76537 · (512) 781-4440

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 0 investigations (12 visits). Most recent critical: Aug 17, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2026Initial

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · 46 places

Texas HHSC operation #1830380 · 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 providednot listed
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesyes
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

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
Aug 17, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operations last fire inspection was completed in July 2025.
  Corrected Sep 11, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation had their last sanitation inspection in July 2026.
  Corrected Sep 11, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Aug 17, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operations last fire inspection was completed in July 2025.
  Corrected Sep 11, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation had their last sanitation inspection in July 2026.
  Corrected Sep 11, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Aug 17, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operations last fire inspection was completed in July 2025.
  Corrected Sep 11, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation had their last sanitation inspection in July 2026.
  Corrected Sep 11, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Aug 17, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operations last fire inspection was completed in July 2025.
  Corrected Sep 11, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation had their last sanitation inspection in July 2026.
  Corrected Sep 11, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
May 11, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  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 May 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
May 11, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  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 May 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
May 11, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  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 May 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
May 11, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  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 May 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
Mar 12, 2026 to Mar 12, 20264 inspections
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Compare nearby

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Daycare	Ages	Places	Hours	Findings, 36 mo
Living Word Church/ Little Steps this page	Toddler–School	46	7a–6p	4 crit·8 ser
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Living Word Church/ Little Stepsthis page
Toddler–School · 46 places4 crit·8 ser
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School · 64 places8 crit·24 ser
Imagination Play Space 2
Infant–School · 51 places8 crit·8 ser
Jarrell Montessori
Infant–School · 129 places4 crit·8 ser·4 min
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Infant–School · 271 places28 crit·52 ser
Kids Zone West
Infant–School · 134 places44 crit·72 ser
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