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Trinity Lutheran Childrens Center

3621 Tulsa Way, Fort Worth, TX 76107 · Tarrant County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Trinity Lutheran Childrens Center is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, TX, licensed for up to 130 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1985. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 29 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (5 of 29). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #202 of 216 centers in Fort Worth and better than 6% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 6%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #202 of 216 centers in Fort Worth
4High risk
15Medium High risk
10Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
29 citations from 14 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 30, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 1, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 27, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 24, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 24, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 6, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications5
Staff ratios4
Health & medication4
Building & playground safety4
Supervision3
Food & feeding3
Other standards3
Records & paperwork2
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

MediumMay 14, 2026Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather §746.501(a)(18)(F)
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 verified Jul 23, 2026
HighDec 1, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for §746.1205(a)(1)
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 verified Dec 22, 2025
MediumNov 10, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One out of ten caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training avalible for review at time of inspection.
Correction verified Nov 25, 2025
MediumNov 10, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two out of ten children did not have up to date immunization records available at time of inspection.
Correction verified Nov 25, 2025
MediumNov 10, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
Operation procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs was not available to review at time of inspection
Correction verified Nov 25, 2025
Medium HighNov 10, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans §746.403(b)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 10, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
Complete outdoor policies were not available to review at time of inspection.
Correction verified Nov 25, 2025
Medium HighNov 10, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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 verified Nov 25, 2025
HighNov 10, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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 verified Nov 25, 2025
HighNov 10, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During an investigation it was determined a toddler was unsupervised outside of the fenced in outdoor area for 1 minute.
Correction verified Nov 25, 2025
Medium HighNov 10, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision §746.4313(2)
During an investigation it was determined there was not a written plan for supervision for outdoor space not connected to center.
Correction verified Nov 25, 2025
Medium HighJan 7, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Safety - Bottle Warmers Inaccessible to Children §746.3701(7)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 7, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
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 verified Jan 21, 2025
Medium HighJan 7, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Ten out of ten children's records reviewed at time of inspection did not have up to date immunization records.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025
MediumAug 8, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
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 verified Aug 21, 2023
MediumAug 8, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center §746.401(5)
Three classrooms did not have daily activiity plans posted.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2023
Medium HighAug 8, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One child's allergy plan was not signed by the child's physician.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2023
Medium HighAug 8, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products §746.4135(a)
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 8, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The director has failed to ensure compliance of the Minimum Standards Rules and Laws based on the deficiencies found during this inspection.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2023
MediumAug 8, 2023InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 8, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Three staff did not have current SIDS, Shaken Baby and Brain Development.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2023
MediumAug 8, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
Seven staff did not have current training in Maltreatment of Children.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2023
Medium HighAug 8, 2023InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
A caregiver was observed using her personal cell while in charge of supervising sleeping children.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2023
MediumAug 8, 2023InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities §746.2205(a)(2)
Two classrooms did not have a posted activity plan and several classrooms had outdated plans posted.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2023
Medium HighSep 21, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The opeation does not have a current annual fire inspection.
Correction verified Sep 28, 2022
Medium HighJan 24, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness §746.305(a)(4)
The operation failed to report a positive COVID 19 case within the require time frame for reporting.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2022
Medium HighJan 24, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness §746.305(a)(4)
The operation failed to report a positive COVID case within the 48 hour required porting period.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2022
Medium HighDec 6, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The opeation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of November, 2021.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2021
Medium HighDec 6, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
The operation has 13 staff members that do no thave current SID's, Shaken Baby and Brain Developement.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity130 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 31, 1985
DirectorMary Strickland
Phone8177328522
State operation #148369

Common questions

Does Trinity Lutheran Childrens Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Trinity Lutheran Childrens Center’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Trinity Lutheran Childrens Center accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Trinity Lutheran Childrens Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Trinity Lutheran Childrens Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes Fort Worth, is $45.60 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Trinity Lutheran Childrens Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 1, 2025: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Trinity Lutheran Childrens Center compare with other daycares in Fort Worth?

It is tied for #202 of 216 centers in Fort Worth by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 6% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Trinity Lutheran Childrens Center last inspected?

Sep 30, 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 148369 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.