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Living Word Church/ Little Steps

301 W Avenue H, Jarrell, TX 765375.0· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
46
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$189
year first permitted
2026

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About Living Word Church/ Little Steps

Living Word Church/ Little Steps is a licensed child care center in Jarrell, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 24, 2026, for up to 46 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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

School-ageFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
46 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Living Word Church/ Little Steps has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Williamson County has a median price of $189 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.
Williamson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$202
Home daycare$181

Toddler

Center$189
Home daycare$172

Preschool

Center$183
Home daycare$170

School age

Center$173
Home daycare$160

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 Living Word Church/ Little Steps

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Initial
Capacity
46 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1830380
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 3 visits
  1. Aug 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The operation had their last sanitation inspection in July 2026.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operations last fire inspection was completed in July 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2026

  2. May 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026

  3. Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo 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 Living Word Church/ Little Steps

Is Living Word Church/ Little Steps licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 24, 2026.

When was Living Word Church/ Little Steps last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Living Word Church/ Little Steps had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Living Word Church/ Little Steps care for?

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

Does Living Word Church/ Little Steps accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Living Word Church/ Little Steps' 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 Living Word Church/ Little Steps cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 781-4440 to ask.

What is Living Word Church/ Little Steps' phone number?

(512) 781-4440.

Where is Living Word Church/ Little Steps?

301 W Avenue H, Jarrell, TX 76537. The nearest other daycare we list is Paw Prints Early Childhood Center, 0.2 miles away.

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