5800 WESTHEIMER RD, Houston, TX 77057 · (713) 782-4022 · State permit no. 155306
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Memorial Lutheran School for 15 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 15 routine inspections and 6 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 6 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 745.641 (2 times, most recently Mar 21, 2025).
The state lists Memorial Lutheran School as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, After School Care, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 15 violations, newest first
Medium High · Jun 10, 2026 · Inspection
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Observed the playground without the appropriate amount of loose fill.
In plain English: Loose-fill surfacing under play equipment must be kept at least six inches deep when the highest play surface is five feet or lower, and at least nine inches deep when it is higher. It may not be laid over concrete or asphalt or used indoors, and equipment posts must be marked to show the required depth. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 24, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jul 9, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jun 10, 2026 · Inspection
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Observed expired emergency medication stored in the medication cabinet. NOTE: This corrected by being removed and returned to the parent.
In plain English: The center must throw away medication or return it to the parent when the child leaves the center, when the medication is out of date, or when the child no longer needs it. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jun 10, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jun 10, 2026 · Inspection
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Observed a changing mat cover with a tear making the mat absorbent.
In plain English: The center must have a smooth, non-absorbent, easy-to-clean diaper-changing surface and a hand-washing sink in the diapering area, and may not change diapers where children play or eat. When a child is on a raised changing surface, the caregiver must use a guard such as raised sides, keep a hand on the child, or stay facing the child within arm's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 24, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jul 16, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Mar 21, 2025 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 24, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Mar 31, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 19, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.2419(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
A caregiver was caught on video improperly feeding an infant in an unsafe manner.
In plain English: Caregivers must hold infants up to six months old, and older infants who cannot sit up on their own, while feeding them, and must never prop a bottle. Bottles and cups must be labeled with the infant's first name and last initial, infants may not walk around or sleep with a bottle or cup, the hand-washing sink and diaper-changing surface may not be used for food or bottle preparation, and high chair trays must be sanitized before each use. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 20, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Mar 21, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Feb 19, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 20, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Mar 21, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Sep 16, 2024 · Inspection
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
One out of six children files reviewed did not have a health statement available to review.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 30, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Oct 1, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · May 1, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the results and preponderance of evidence of the DFP investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support corporal punishment by a caregiver.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 2, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 15, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · May 1, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
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.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 2, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 15, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · May 1, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 2, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 15, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium High · Jan 17, 2024 · Inspection
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Four out of six children files reviewed needed an updated immunization record.
In plain English: Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the center must keep current immunization records, including any exemptions or exceptions. Required immunizations must be complete by the admission date, unless an exemption is verified by then or a homeless or foster child is admitted provisionally for up to 30 days. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 31, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 2, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 17, 2024 · Inspection
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
There was not a current annual fire inspection available to review.
In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 31, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 25, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 17, 2024 · Inspection
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There was not a current annual sanitation inspection available for review.
In plain English: The center must have a sanitation inspection by a local sanitation official before its first permit and at least once every 12 months, unless it is in a public school building run by the local school district. If no inspection is available, the center must get written proof of that from a sanitation official or county judge and keep it at the center. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 31, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 19, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jan 17, 2024 · Inspection
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
One out of six children files reviewed did not have a health statement available for licensing to review.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 31, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 2, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · May 4, 2023 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- May 4, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Memorial Lutheran 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).