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Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development

12100 CHAMPION FOREST DR, Houston, TX 77066-2704

Operation number:
208988
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
175
License effective:
November 26, 1985
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2814443127
Email:
rsantellana@klch.org

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 nine available inspections for Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development from October 4, 2021 through August 3, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 30 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 3, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
9

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
30

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77066

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
3.33
Local median
2.26

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
67%
Local median
43%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
59%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
2.58

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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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There were no current severe weather drills available during the inspection.
Correction status
Correction due by August 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Official code
746.5205(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There were no current sheltering drills available during the inspection.
Correction status
Correction due by August 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Official code
746.5205(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of five files was missing twelve hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 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: Hazardous access
Report finding
Two out of nine rooms had fans that was not mounted in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the fans from the two classrooms.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
746.3701(3)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current CPSC form.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguisher on the bus has not been serviced within the last year. The date of the last service was October 2022. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Medium concern: Transportation
Report finding
A copy of the van driver's current drivers license was not on file. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records - Current Driver's License
Official code
746.901(10)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The bus driver is not current with the required transportation safety course. The training was last completed in October 2023.
Correction deadline
August 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Official code
746.1301(a)(7)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, two did not receive training in one or more of the following topics: responding to and preventing reactions to food allergies, administering medication and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
August 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The persons in charge did not have access to all essential information. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Official code
746.1013(a)(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the 10 children;s records evaluated,3 lacked a health care statement.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 3 lacked the address of the emergency contact.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked the phone number of the school the child attends.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Official code
746.605(14)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 1 lacked documentation of their GED.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 2 were behind with immunizations.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked a shot record.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operational policies does not include the following information: 1. Procedures for parental notifications 2. Emergency preparedness plan 3. Staff training requirements for abuse and neglect, steps the center will take to increase parent and staff awareness, steps the center will take to increase parent and staff awareness for prevention techniques, community organizations, and actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should take to obtain assistance 4. The requirements for physical activity and outdoor play 5. Staff vaccination requirements
Correction deadline
November 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the 10 personnel decors evaluated, 1 lacked documentation that the education received outside of the United States is the equivalent to a United States high school diploma.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Official code
746.1111
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
Background checks for staff who are not longer employed by the center have not been inactivated.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Official code
745.651(1)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
All of the required steps are not being done when using a bleach/water solution as the disinfectant. When a bleach/water solution is used as the disinfectant, the 4-step sanitizing process must be followed: 1. Spray with soap and water 2. Rinse with clear water 3. Spray or soak in a disinfectant solution for at least two minutes. Rinse with cool water items children are likely to place in their mouths. 4. Allow the item to air dry This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The required authorization for emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported are not on the center's bus.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Infants were sitting in seatswhere either the safety straps were not fastened or the seat was not equipped with the required straps.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2022
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: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was allowed access to children in care without a backgriound check being submitted.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Official code
745.621(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, four did not have documentation that the following topics were covered in orientation: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction deadline
October 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(1)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Of the 10 personnel record evaluated, five did not receive annual training hours in the following topics for there respective training years: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction deadline
October 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not receive annual training hours in the following topics for the previous training years: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction deadline
October 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, four were behind with immunizations.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The bus driver is not current with the required two clock hour transportation safety training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Official code
746.1301(7)(A)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit was inspected. The bottle of hydrogen peroxide was expired. Expiration date of April 2020. NOTE: This deficiency was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Official code
746.4003(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
There is a torn seat on both transportation vehicles.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 29, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Official code
746.5603(c)