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Shepherd ISD Early Learning Center

10300 Highway 150, Shepherd, TX 77371
licensed capacity
51
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$129
year first permitted
2024
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About Shepherd ISD Early Learning Center

Shepherd ISD Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Shepherd, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 17, 2024, for up to 51 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
51 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity51 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Shepherd ISD Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Jacinto County has a median price of $129 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.
San Jacinto County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$129
Home daycare$117

Toddler

Center$121
Home daycare$112

Preschool

Center$118
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$112
Home daycare$105

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 Shepherd ISD Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
51 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1784017
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 3, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • 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. Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The fire inspeciton expired on 5/31/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting a copy of the fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025

  3. May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment

      “The caregivers were not using the four step process for cleaning and sanitation. The Director is going to correct this by having a training on the proper procedures for cleaning and sanitation.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023

  6. Sep 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 24, 2023InspectionNo 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 Shepherd ISD Early Learning Center

Is Shepherd ISD Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 17, 2024.

When was Shepherd ISD Early Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 3, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shepherd ISD Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Shepherd ISD Early Learning Center care for?

51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Shepherd ISD Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Shepherd ISD Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Shepherd ISD Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 628-3396 to ask.

What is Shepherd ISD Early Learning Center's phone number?

(936) 628-3396.

Where is Shepherd ISD Early Learning Center?

10300 Highway 150, Shepherd, TX 77371. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil Pirates Daycare and Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.

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