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ST Lukes UMC Weekday Ministries

3471 WESTHEIMER RD, Houston, TX 77027-5334

Operation number:
223116
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:
650
License effective:
February 6, 1989
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7134025029
Email:
vkuehnel@stlukesmethodist.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 18 available inspections for ST Lukes UMC Weekday Ministries from November 29, 2021 through June 30, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 30, 2026 and involved facility condition.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
18

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
21

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
14

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 11 local median in Houston

Compared to 920 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.17
Local median
0.99

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
44%
Local median
35%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
56%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.55

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: Medication
Report finding
Observed expired emergency medication. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication and asending it home with the assigned child.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One out of the ten caregivers files reviewed did not have the education requirement available to review.
Correction deadline
August 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing table mat was no longer intact, resulting in pourous sufacing due to multiple tears in the mat.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A youth ministry leader was present and interacting with children in care without an eligible background check.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 was conducted. Data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A newly installed playground structure at the operation allows children to fall inside and onto other parts of the structure.
Correction deadline
August 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4603(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
Official code
746.4603(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There were 2 caregivers and 8 volunteers who were present at the operation. They had access to children without an eligible background check from CBCU.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Director did not have the required SIDS annual training to provide licensing during the inspection.
Correction deadline
August 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Official code
746.1311(d)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Director did not have 30 annual of hours of training available for licensing to review.
Correction deadline
November 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 out of 10 caregivers files reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training completed.
Correction deadline
November 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2023
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 training
Report finding
Director and 3 caregivers did not have a current CPR card available.
Correction deadline
January 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Director and 3 caregivers did not a current first aid card available.
Correction deadline
January 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Last gas inspection completed was dated 8/18/21.
Correction deadline
November 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This was a self report about a child who was left in the classroom for the duration of their motor class.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Our record is showing that background check for the amount of $12 has not been paid.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
Official code
745.509
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Records were reviewed for 10 children currently enrolled, 3 children with a diagnosed food allergy had a plan on file that was not signed by the parent.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 2, 2022
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
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation it was determined that caregivers did not exercise good judgement while transitioning children from the inside of the building to the playground.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2022
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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
During an investigation it was determined that caregivers did not follow procedures for a name to face recognition while transitioning children to the playground.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence that a child in care was neglected.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
3 Chidren in an infant classroom did not have updated feeding instructions. The last update was 09/2021.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 out of 10 employees did not have the HASA trainings available for review.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 30, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)