Texas records · KERR County · KERRVILLE
Zion Lutheran Church Children's Center
Licensed Center in KERRVILLE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued March 26, 1987
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 600 BARNETT ST, KERRVILLE, TX 78028 4518
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- March 26, 1987
- Operation number
- 65635
- Licensed capacity
- 96 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 33 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 21 |
| Assessments on record | 1 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 4,382 |
| Citations recorded | 36 |
| Record covers | April 28, 2022 – October 23, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 6 |
| Medium High | 22 |
| Medium | 5 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 2 |
Visits and findings, newest first
Three out of five staff files evaluated did not have documented preservice training completed. This was a recite. The caregivers who were missing documented orientation had been corrected.
Correction verified by the state on September 1, 2026.
A caregiver failed to actively supervise children while on the playground by exiting the playground twice and having their back to the children while they were climbing/jumping on the playscape.
Correction verified by the state on October 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two caregivers were missing documentation of completing pre-service training and three caregivers did not have signature of the trainer who completed the orientation.
Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One caregiver completed 16 out of 24 annual hours for the evaluation year 7/2025-6/2026.
Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation's last gas inspection was conducted on April 9, 2024 and a new gas inspection had not been conducted. NOTE: A gas inspection was scheduled for tomorrow during the inspection.
Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Four caregivers did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A copy of the most recent fire inspection was unavailable during the inspection. The last inspection form was dated 10/15/2024. NOTE: The Fire Marshal was contacted during the inspection visit, verified they had been out for an inspection but could not locate the report. Another inspection was scheduled for Monday.
Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was observed that a member of the management team physically pulled a child by the arm toward and inside the classroom while the child physically resisted.
Correction verified by the state on February 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Five out of eleven staff files evaluated had not completed the required 24 annual training hours for their evaluated periods.
Correction verified by the state on February 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One classroom observed had the classroom toys kept on top of the cubbies, inaccessible to the children.
Correction verified by the state on January 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Children have been served burnt biscuits, uncooked oatmeal and bananas that contained growing mold on the stem. Milk is being stored in classroom mini refrigerators resulting in the milk freezing. Frozen fruit is not being fully thawed before serving to children.
Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Three out of ten child files evaluated did not have updated immunization records on file.
Correction verified by the state on June 16, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Four infants, ages 2-9 mos of age did not have a current feeding instruction form on file.
Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out of ten staff files evaluated had completed 20 out of 24 annual hours.
Correction verified by the state on May 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver and child had similar store-bought water bottles in the classroom. Due to the water bottles not being labeled properly, a caregiver's water was poured into a child's drink cup.
Correction verified by the state on January 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
1 infant bottle and two sippy cups were not labeled with the child's first name and last initial. NOTE: This is a re-cite.
Correction verified by the state on December 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two out of four bottles observed on the counter were not labeled with the child's name for identification.
Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
An infant caregiver was observed not changing gloves in between diaper changes and not washing their hands after diapering. The caregiver used hand sanitizer only.
Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A classroom initially had 2 caregivers with children ranging in age 2-3yrs, but when the second caregiver left the room, the specified age group was 2 yrs leaving the room out of ratio.
Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two infant children were observed not having their hands washed after being diapered.
Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A school-age child was observed in the staff lounge that is adjacent to the kitchen instead of a classroom. NOTE: The child was removed from the space and went home during the inspection.
Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out of ten child files evaluated was missing updated vaccination records.
Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A 15 month old child was left without supervision on the playground.
Correction verified by the state on June 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Four infant feeding plans evaluated for children ages 5 mos, 5 mos, 10 mos, & 10 mos did not have a current plan on file.
Correction verified by the state on February 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A box of baking soda was accessible to children in the bathroom.
Correction verified by the state on June 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two 3 year old children exited the playground and crossed 4 door thresholds resulting in exiting the front of the building into the parking lot without an adult.
Correction verified by the state on April 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Parent signatures were not obtained for the incident reports completed.
Correction verified by the state on April 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation completed an incident report 5 days after the incident occurred.
Correction verified by the state on April 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
An infant caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child.
Correction verified by the state on October 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
3 out of 10 staff files reviewed did not have a CPR certificate on file.
Correction verified by the state on September 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The last recorded fire drill was conducted on 7/21/22.
Correction verified by the state on October 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
3 out of 10 staff did not have a First Aid certificate on file.
The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
5 children were observed sitting in bucket seats to eat breakfast in the infant room and the seat belts were not secured around the children. NOTE: This was corrected when the caregiver secured the children in each seat using the available safety straps.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
1 out of 10 child files evaluated was missing a current vaccination record. The child is 3 mons of age and is missing their DTaP, IPV and PCV vaccinations.
Correction verified by the state on October 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director was made aware by a parent that there was an allegation a child was potentially placed at risk and did not notify licensing of the concern.
Correction verified by the state on July 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not report to licensing within 48 hours that a child who was in care obtained medical attention. An Administrative Penalty will be recommend as a result of this citation, per HRC 42.078.
Correction verified by the state on June 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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