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Life In Christ Academy

St John Lutheran Hwy 84, Farwell, TX 79325 · Parmer County

Life In Christ Academy is a licensed child care center in Farwell, TX, licensed for up to 34 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2000. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times. Inspectors recorded 2 citations, 1 of them high-risk. None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 2 centers in Parmer County and better than 77% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 77%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Fewer citations than most
#2 of 2 centers in Parmer County
1High risk
0Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
2 citations from 7 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 26, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

HighSep 16, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Firearms, Hunting Knives, Bows and Arrows, Weapons Prohibited Unless Residence §746.3707(b)
A staff member had their personal firearm in their bag inside the operation.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2025
MediumApr 5, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The director did not have the required trainings for HASA. (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
Correction verified Apr 21, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity34 children
Ages servedPre-Kindergarten, School
Hours08:00 AM-12:00 PM
DaysTue, Wed, Thu
Licensed sinceJan 25, 2000
DirectorMandi Shearer
Phone8068252410
State operation #543850

Common questions

Does Life In Christ Academy take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Life In Christ Academy’s hours?

8 AM to 12 PM, Tuesday through Thursday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Life In Christ Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Life In Christ Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Life In Christ Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Panhandle area, which includes Farwell, is $30.20 a day for 3-year-olds and $28.80 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Life In Christ Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 16, 2025: “Firearms, Hunting Knives, Bows and Arrows, Weapons Prohibited Unless Residence.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Life In Christ Academy compare with other daycares in Parmer County?

It is #2 of 2 centers in Parmer County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 77% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Life In Christ Academy last inspected?

Aug 26, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 543850 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.