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Trinity Lutheran Childrens Center

3621 TULSA WAY, Fort Worth, TX 76107-3341

Operation number:
148369
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Tarrant
Capacity:
130
License effective:
December 31, 1985
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8177328522
Email:
tlccdir@tlcfw.org
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 21 available inspections for Trinity Lutheran Childrens Center from December 6, 2021 through May 29, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 14, 2026 and involved recordkeeping.

Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

Three later inspections, from May 21, 2026 through May 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
21

10 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
29

11 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
19

6 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

21 total inspections vs 10 local median in 76107

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.38
Local median
0.64

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
32%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
48%
Local median
40%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.77

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operation did not have a written operational policy for extreme weather in parent handbook at time of investigation inspection. An updated policy was shared with parents.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(F)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined during an investigation caregiver was unaware of all the children responsible for when a child was injured in care resulting in medical attention.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(1)
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Complete outdoor policies were not available to review at time of inspection.
Correction deadline
November 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child with diagnosed food allergy did not have food allergy plan posted in the operation. This was corrected at time of inspection when posted in the classroom at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Official code
746.403(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Operation procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs was not available to review at time of inspection
Correction deadline
November 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two out of ten children did not have up to date immunization records available at time of inspection.
Correction deadline
November 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of ten caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training avalible for review at time of inspection.
Correction deadline
November 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Sole caregiver was caring for nine children ages 12-18 months old. State ratio is one caregiver to five children for this age group. Corrected at inspection when second caregiver was added to classroom ratio.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation it was determined a caregiver did not use good judgement when not ensuring all children had transitioned from indoor to outdoor area.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During an investigation it was determined a toddler was unsupervised outside of the fenced in outdoor area for 1 minute.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During an investigation it was determined there was not a written plan for supervision for outdoor space not connected to center.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4313(2) - Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision
Official code
746.4313(2)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Crock pot being used as bottle warmer was observed on the edge of a table accessible to children in an infant classroom. Corrected at inspection when moved to a place in the classroom inaccessible to children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(7) - Safety - Bottle Warmers Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3701(7)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Four infants under the age of 17 months were observed in high chairs without the use of safety straps. Corrected at inspection when caregivers were observed using the safety traps with all children in high chairs.
Correction deadline
January 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Ten out of ten children's records reviewed at time of inspection did not have up to date immunization records.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three toddlers were placed in highchairs and the staff member did not use safety straps. The caregiver was observed walking away from the children. The violation was corrected at the time of inspeciton when the error was brought to the caregivers attenion.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child's allergy plan was not signed by the child's physician.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A Boppy Lounger was observed on the carpet area in the younger infant classroom. This produced was recalled by the Consumer Products Safety Commision in September 2021.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Official code
746.4135(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was observed using her personal cell while in charge of supervising sleeping children.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three staff did not have current SIDS, Shaken Baby and Brain Development.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Official code
746.1309(d)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director has failed to ensure compliance of the Minimum Standards Rules and Laws based on the deficiencies found during this inspection.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The governing body failed to ensure that Child Care Regulation received notification that classrooms were being moved to unlicensed space and the removal of the playground during the remodeling of the church building.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Official code
746.301(2)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Three classrooms did not have daily activiity plans posted.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Official code
746.401(5)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Seven staff did not have current training in Maltreatment of Children.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Official code
746.1309(c)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Two classrooms did not have a posted activity plan and several classrooms had outdated plans posted.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
Official code
746.2205(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The opeation does not have a current annual fire inspection.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
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Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
The operation failed to report a positive COVID case within the 48 hour required porting period.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
The operation failed to report a positive COVID 19 case within the require time frame for reporting.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The opeation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of November, 2021.
Correction deadline
December 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operation has 13 staff members that do no thave current SID's, Shaken Baby and Brain Developement.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Official code
746.1309(d)