306 E 15TH ST, Houston, TX 77008 · (713) 861-8787 · State permit no. 196407
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Immanuel Lutheran Church And School for 15 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 11 routine inspections and 3 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 6 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1205 (5 times, most recently Aug 27, 2024).
The state lists Immanuel Lutheran Church And School as serving toddler and pre-kindergarten children, open 06:30 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Accredited. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 15 violations, newest first
High · Aug 27, 2024 · Inspection
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
Caregiver in the 18-23 month old class was sitting in the office while children were taken a nap in the classroom. The children were not being supervised.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 27, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 4, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Aug 27, 2024 · Inspection
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
In two different classroom children were blocking the door area while napping. Corrected: When caregivers moved the children from the door area.
In plain English: Cots and mats must not block entrances or exits, must not be left out where they get in the way of other activities, and must leave enough room for caregivers to walk and work between them. Each child and caregiver must be able to reach a walkway without stepping on or over other children's cots or mats, and the setup must let the caregiver supervise every child in the group. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Aug 27, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 27, 2024 · Inspection
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregiver stated they had 11 children, when the inspector counted they were 12 children napping in the classroom.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 27, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 4, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 17, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Base on the investigation conducted the caregiver did not use good judgment when the caregiver allowed a child to spit on another child.
In plain English: Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 15, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Oct 22, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Aug 17, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Base on the investigation conducted it was confirmed by caregiver children are placed in a time out for 15 minutes for active play.
In plain English: Discipline must fit each child, be consistent and suited to the child's understanding, and aim to teach acceptable behavior and self-control through positive methods such as praise, clear daily reminders of expectations, and redirection. A brief supervised time out may be used when it suits the child's age and development, but for no more than one minute per year of the child's age. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 15, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Oct 22, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 18, 2023 · Inspection
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
A follow up inspection was conducted In the preschool area where children were napping it was still not adequate light, you were not able to see all children and I had to use a flash light to count children. Corrected: When the director went to get another light to plug in and one of the doors to a classroom was open to bring more light into the nap room.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Dec 18, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Dec 18, 2023 · Inspection
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
A caregiver was sitting in a office area while children were napping in the room next to the office.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 18, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 2, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Dec 18, 2023 · Inspection
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregiver stated they had 8 children when I and the director counted they were 9 children in care. Corrected: When the caregiver recounted the children and counted 9.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Dec 18, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 18, 2023 · Inspection
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver had headphones in her ears sitting in a office while kids were sleeping in the next room, the caregiver did not hear the director and I walk in to the classroom or would hear the children as they wake up.
In plain English: Caregivers must know and follow the state minimum standards and supervise children at all times. They must not be pulled away by tasks unrelated to caring for children, such as paperwork, janitorial work, or personal use of phones and other devices, and must pass along each child's information and parent instructions to the next shift. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 18, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 2, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 5, 2023 · Inspection
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
In the preschool area where children were napping it was not adequate light, you were not able to see all children and I had to use a flash light to count children.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 12, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Dec 18, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium High · Dec 5, 2023 · Inspection
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation did not have in the emergency preparedness plan on how they would evacuated children who are under 24 months of age or who have limited mobility.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 12, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Dec 18, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Dec 5, 2023 · Inspection
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregiver stated they had 14 children when I counted they were only 13 children in care.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 5, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Dec 18, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 13, 2022 · Inspection
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
The caregiver did not was her hands between cleaning a child's nose. Corrected: When the caregiver washed her hands.
In plain English: Employees must wash their hands at set times, including on arrival, before handling food or medication or feeding a child, after diapering or helping a child use the toilet, after their own toileting, and after wiping noses or handling other bodily fluids. They must also wash after outdoor activities, handling animals or raw food, eating or smoking, using cleaners or chemicals, and removing gloves. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Dec 13, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 13, 2022 · Inspection
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation did not have in their emergency preparedness plan on how they would relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility or assistance.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 20, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Dec 14, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium Low · Feb 25, 2022 · Assessment
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing within five days when its designee, the head of its governing body, their address, or its director changes. Each year by January 15, it must report online how many employees stopped working there during the previous year. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 2, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Feb 25, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Immanuel Lutheran Church And School; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).