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About Shepherd's Little Hearts Academy
Faith-Based Learning with Starfall Curriculum
Shepherd's Little Hearts Academy provides a nurturing, Christ-centered environment for children aged 18 months through Pre-K. Located within the Shepherd of the Heart Church, the program operates on a part-time schedule, Monday through Thursday, blending spiritual growth with academic readiness. The daily routine incorporates prayer, Bible stories, and worship alongside the Starfall curriculum to build strong foundations in language, math, and motor skills. Led by Executive Director Marla Whittaker, the academy focuses on learning through play with dedicated centers in every classroom for hands-on exploration. The experienced staff, several with over 15 years of childcare experience, emphasize a balance of structured preschool activities and creative play. While the main program concludes in the early afternoon, extended care options are available to provide flexibility for families within the community.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
Shepherds Little Hearts Academy has been a God send for our family. Our daughter has flourished in the time that she has been there. She is 4 and is quite "special" and from the first connection with Ms. Marla to Pastor Conway, Ms. Anitra, Ms. Maria and Ms. Danny - there was kindness and love and they eased all of our anxiety! The Procare app the school uses is a phenomenal tool to exchange messages and they send pictures too! She comes home telling us about her day and is super proud showing us all of her worksheets on Fridays! Everyone at the school that we have encountered truly exhibits HIS love. If you have a little one, do not pass this school up! Sincerely, Elizabeth Chirayil
My husband and I absolutely love this preschool. The staff is so welcoming and they go above and beyond to help out the best way they can. From learning fundamentals to worship and praise; the children have an overall great experience. I would highly recommend Shepherd’s Little Hearts Academy to anyone.
Shepherd’s Little Hearts Academy is a truly special place. The staff are incredibly kind, caring, and dedicated to every child’s growth. You can feel the love and attention they give in everything they do.
We love SLHA!! As a first “school setting” experience for our then 18 month old, we couldn’t have asked for a better school!! We’re very happy with how much she’s learned in the first year of school. Her teachers are the BEST and Olivia quickly warmed up to them. I would definitely recommend this school as a starting school for parents who want give their little ones a head start in a school experience!!
We have two of our boys at Little Hearts. We have been completely happy with the staff and their teachers. Our boys have always been treated with love and patience.
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Safety Record
No safety concerns, violations, or legal issues were found for Shepherd's Little Hearts Academy in public records or news reports. The facility maintains a Texas state child care license (ID: 1544827) with a permit capacity for 142 children.
Parent Reputation
The academy's reputation is currently undocumented in online reviews, with no parent feedback found on Google, Yelp, Facebook, or Winnie as of early 2026. While the business is 'claimed' on some platforms, it lacks the volume of public discussion seen with larger franchises in the area.
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