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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77027

ST Lukes UMC Weekday Ministries

3471 WESTHEIMER RD, Houston, TX 77027 · (713) 402-5030 · State permit no. 223116

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited ST Lukes UMC Weekday Ministries for 21 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 13 routine inspections and 8 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 8 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 745.641 (2 times, most recently Jun 18, 2026).

The state lists ST Lukes UMC Weekday Ministries as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:30 AM to 05:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Accredited, After School Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 21 violations at ST Lukes UMC Weekday Ministries, 8 fall under rules Texas weights High and 6 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High838%
Medium High629%
Medium629%
Medium Low15%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

ST Lukes UMC Weekday Ministries had 21 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.1 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: ST Lukes UMC Weekday Ministries 21, Houston five-year median 11This daycare21Houston median11

Repeat issues

5 rules were cited more than once at ST Lukes UMC Weekday Ministries in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
745.641
High		2An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text
Most recent: Jun 18, 2026 · first: Jul 22, 2024
746.1311
Medium		2A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text
Most recent: Jul 22, 2024 · first: Nov 9, 2023
746.1309
Medium		2A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Nov 9, 2023 · first: Nov 29, 2021
746.1315
Medium High		2Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text
Most recent: Nov 9, 2023 · first: Nov 9, 2023
746.1201
High		2Every 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
Most recent: Mar 31, 2022 · first: Mar 31, 2022

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at ST Lukes UMC Weekday Ministries, 2021 to 2026122021242022472023232024212025242026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)112
2022234
2023457
2024233
2025241
2026254

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 11, 2026Inspection—None
Sep 9, 2026Investigation (self-report)2Pending with the state
Aug 21, 2026Assessment1None
Jun 30, 2026Inspection6873
Jun 18, 2026Investigation (self-report)51
Dec 3, 2025Inspection—None
Nov 23, 2025Investigation (report)4None
Jul 15, 2025Inspection552None
Jan 23, 2025Assessment11
Aug 1, 2024Inspection2None
Jul 22, 2024Inspection6043
Jan 18, 2024Assessment2None
Show 9 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Nov 9, 2023Inspection6395
Apr 4, 2023Inspection2None
Mar 23, 2023Inspection—None
Mar 22, 2023Investigation (self-report)21
Mar 14, 2023Inspection6141
Jul 28, 2022Inspection6031
May 17, 2022Inspection—None
Mar 31, 2022Investigation (self-report)33
Nov 29, 2021Inspection5832

“Pending”: the state has not posted the outcome.

All 21 violations, newest first

2 rules cited at ST Lukes UMC Weekday Ministries changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.

Medium · Jun 30, 2026 · Inspection

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

One out of the ten caregivers files reviewed did not have the education requirement available to review.

In plain English: The center must keep a file at the center 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 27, 2026
Correction verified:
Aug 21, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jun 30, 2026 · Inspection

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

The diaper changing table mat was no longer intact, resulting in pourous sufacing due to multiple tears in the mat.

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:
Jul 14, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 7, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jun 30, 2026 · Inspection

746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

Observed expired emergency medication. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication and asending it home with the assigned child.

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 30, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jun 18, 2026 · Investigation (report)

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

A youth ministry leader was present and interacting with children in care without an eligible background check.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium Low · Jan 23, 2025 · Assessment

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

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.

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:
Jan 23, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 23, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jul 22, 2024 · Inspection

746.4603(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts

A newly installed playground structure at the operation allows children to fall inside and onto other parts of the structure.

Official text of rule 746.4603

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 6, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 1, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jul 22, 2024 · Inspection

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

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.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 22, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 1, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 22, 2024 · Inspection

746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

Director did not have the required SIDS annual training to provide licensing during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 6, 2024
Correction verified:
Jul 25, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 9, 2023 · Inspection

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

Director and 3 caregivers did not a current first aid card available.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 15, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 9, 2023 · Inspection

746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

Last gas inspection completed was dated 8/18/21.

In plain English: A center that uses natural or LP gas must be inspected for gas leaks before its first permit and every two years after that, unless it is in a public school building run by the local school district. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 23, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 21, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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Medium · Nov 9, 2023 · Inspection

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

1 out of 10 caregivers files reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training completed.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 23, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 9, 2023 · Inspection

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

Director and 3 caregivers did not have a current CPR card available.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 15, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Nov 9, 2023 · Inspection

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

Director did not have 30 annual of hours of training available for licensing to review.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 23, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 22, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 22, 2023 · Investigation (report)

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

This was a self report about a child who was left in the classroom for the duration of their motor class.

In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 3, 2023
Correction verified:
Apr 4, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 14, 2023 · Inspection

745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees

Our record is showing that background check for the amount of $12 has not been paid.

Official text of rule 745.509

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 23, 2023
Correction verified:
Mar 15, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 28, 2022 · Inspection

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

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.

In plain English: For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the center must have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the child's health-care professional and parent. A copy must be kept in the child's file. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 5, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 2, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Mar 31, 2022 · Investigation (report)

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

During an investigation there was sufficient evidence that a child in care was neglected.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 17, 2022
Correction verified:
May 17, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Mar 31, 2022 · Investigation (report)

746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

During an investigation it was determined that caregivers did not follow procedures for a name to face recognition while transitioning children to the playground.

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 · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 17, 2022
Correction verified:
May 17, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 31, 2022 · Investigation (report)

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

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.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 17, 2022
Correction verified:
May 17, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 29, 2021 · Inspection

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

3 Chidren in an infant classroom did not have updated feeding instructions. The last update was 09/2021.

In plain English: For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the center must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The center must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 13, 2021
Correction verified:
Dec 1, 2021
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Nov 29, 2021 · Inspection

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

1 out of 10 employees did not have the HASA trainings available for review.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 13, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 30, 2021
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at ST Lukes UMC Weekday Ministries:

Staff training and certifications

Supervision and caregiver duties

Background checks

Diapering

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for ST Lukes UMC Weekday Ministries; 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).