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Edith Shepard

Grand Prairie, TX 75052 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$172
year first permitted
1993

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About Edith Shepard

Edith Shepard is a home daycare in Grand Prairie, Texas. It is registered with the state (since March 18, 1993), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Edith Shepard has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Dallas County has a median price of $172 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Edith Shepard

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1993
License number
#418860
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 5, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Feb 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.611(b) - Health Statement on File

      “Two out of the three student files are missing a health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026

  2. Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 19, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2105(a) - 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 visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

      “Caregiver does not have fire extinguisher mounted.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2022

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants

      “Operational policies does not have safe sleep policy.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(10) - 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”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      747.2317(2)(B) - 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 visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(11) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501(1) - 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 visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.4111 - 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 visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “Caregiver's Child Product Safety Consumer verification form was expired with a date of 5/11/2019.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      747.801(4) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Menus

      “Caregiver was not able to provide the current menu and menu's from 3 months prior upon request.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      747.501(5) - Written Operational Policies - Discipline

      “Operational polices does not have discipline policy.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501(7) - 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 visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3203(13) - 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 visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “Operational policies does not have promotion of physical activities policy.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2022

  5. Oct 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Edith Shepard

Is Edith Shepard licensed?

Yes. Edith Shepard is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued March 18, 1993. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.

When was Edith Shepard last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Edith Shepard had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 1 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Edith Shepard care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Edith Shepard accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Edith Shepard's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Edith Shepard cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 557-2024 to ask.

What is Edith Shepard's phone number?

(214) 557-2024.

Where is Edith Shepard?

Grand Prairie, TX 75052. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).