Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77091

Our Saviour Lutheran School

5000 W TIDWELL RD, Houston, TX 77091 · (713) 290-8277 · State permit no. 164356

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Our Saviour Lutheran School for 11 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 5 routine inspections and 2 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 1 was under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 744.2659 (3 times, most recently Apr 2, 2025).

The state lists Our Saviour Lutheran School as serving pre-kindergarten and school-age children, open 07:15 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Accredited, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Field Trips. Program type: School Age Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 11 violations at Our Saviour Lutheran School, 1 falls under rules Texas weights High and 3 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High19%
Medium High327%
Medium655%
Medium Low19%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Our Saviour Lutheran School had 11 violations in five years, the same as the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.8 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Our Saviour Lutheran School 11, Houston five-year median 11This daycare11Houston median11

Repeat issues

2 rules were cited more than once at Our Saviour Lutheran School in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
744.2659
Medium
3Medication No Longer Used
Most recent: Apr 2, 2025 · first: Jan 30, 2025
744.901
Medium Low
2The school-age program must keep a file at the operation for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text
Most recent: Jan 30, 2025 · first: Jan 30, 2025

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Our Saviour Lutheran School, 2021 to 2026002021102022102023112024172025132026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
2022110
2023110
2024111
2025137
2026113

Every state visit

7 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jan 27, 2026Inspection4773
Apr 2, 2025Assessment11
Feb 21, 2025Assessment11
Jan 30, 2025Inspection5955
Feb 8, 2024Inspection4681
Feb 10, 2023Inspection549None
Feb 15, 2022Inspection543None

All 11 violations, newest first

Medium · Jan 27, 2026 · Inspection

744.801(4) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

The director s attendance records were not available during the inspection.

In plain English: The program must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire and sanitation inspection reports, its gas inspection report if it applies, and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 17, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 27, 2026 · Inspection

744.3105(a)(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings

The operation playground contains prohibited equipment: the Airplane Teeter Totter.

Official text of rule 744.3105

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 10, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 27, 2026 · Inspection

744.1311(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety

The director is missing training in emergency preparedness, communicable disease prevention and control, administering medication and food for allergic reactions, and safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.

Official text of rule 744.1311

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 10, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 2, 2025 · Assessment

744.2659 - Medication No Longer Used

One of the children's medications for allergy plans were expired.

Official text of rule 744.2659

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 16, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 3, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Feb 21, 2025 · Assessment

744.2659 - Medication No Longer Used

Seven of the children's medications for allergy plans were expired.

Official text of rule 744.2659

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 7, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 2, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Jan 30, 2025 · Inspection

744.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

Five of the employee files did not have a signed pre affidavit form.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 30, 2025 · Inspection

744.2659 - Medication No Longer Used

Seven of the children's medications for allergy plans were expired.

Official text of rule 744.2659

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 21, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 30, 2025 · Inspection

744.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation

Ten of the reviewed staff training files did not have documentation of orientation.

In plain English: New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete eight hours of pre-service training within 90 days and before being counted in the ratio, unless exempt. Caregivers and directors must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (15 hours for caregivers and site directors, 20 for program or operation directors), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page)

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 30, 2025 · Inspection

744.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification

One of the reviewed employee files did not have a photo identification.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jan 30, 2025 · Inspection

744.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

Two student files that were reviewed did not give medical authorization.

In plain English: Before admitting a child, the program must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, the child's school, and permission for things like riding a bus, walking home, transportation, field trips, or water activities when they apply. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 6, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 5, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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Medium High · Feb 8, 2024 · Inspection

744.403(b) - Posting Requirements-List of Child's Food Allergies

During the inspection the operation was found to not have a list of children with food allergies of children that require a plan posted as required.

Official text of rule 744.403

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 16, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 13, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Our Saviour Lutheran School:

Staff files and required records

Enrollment and attendance records

Staff training and certifications

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Our Saviour 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).