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Memorial Lutheran School

5800 WESTHEIMER RD, Houston, TX 77057-5617

Operation number:
155306
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:
250
License effective:
September 3, 1986
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7137824022
Email:
ldavis@mlchouston.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 21 available inspections for Memorial Lutheran School from February 2, 2022 through June 10, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 10, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
21

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

21 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77057

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.71
Local median
0.71

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
1.33

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: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed a changing mat cover with a tear making the mat absorbent.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 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)
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
Observed expired emergency medication stored in the medication cabinet. NOTE: This corrected by being removed and returned to the parent.
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
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Observed the playground without the appropriate amount of loose fill.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 9, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation had one caregiver present who was left in charge due to the director's absence. This caregiver did not have an eligible background check.
Correction deadline
March 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2025
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
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver altered beyond the manufacture instructions for an infant's bottle. The caregiver cut the nipple of the bottle off and added solid foods to the bottle. The bottle was forcefully fed to a 6-month-old.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2025
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: Health or food records
Report finding
A caregiver was caught on video improperly feeding an infant in an unsafe manner.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
Official code
746.2419(5)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of six children files reviewed did not have a health statement available to review.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 1, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the results and preponderance of evidence of the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support prohibited punishment with a caregiver grabbing a child in care.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the results and preponderance of evidence of the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a child was physically abused by a caregiver.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the results and preponderance of evidence of the DFP investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support corporal punishment by a caregiver.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was not a current annual fire inspection available to review.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was not a current annual sanitation inspection available for review.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four out of six children files reviewed needed an updated immunization record.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of six children files reviewed did not have a health statement available for licensing to review.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2024
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver who did not have an eligible background check was present at the operation and had access to the children in the classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregiver to leave.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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