Memorial Lutheran School

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 3, 1986

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 5800 WESTHEIMER RD, HOUSTON, TX 77057 5617
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: September 3, 1986
Operation number: 155306
Licensed capacity: 250 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	15
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	6
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,870
Citations recorded	15
Record covers	February 2, 2022 – June 10, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	6
Medium High	6
Medium	3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJune 10, 20263 citations recorded3 of 697 standards cited at this visit

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High

Observed the playground without the appropriate amount of loose fill.

Correction verified by the state on July 9, 2026.

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High

Observed a changing mat cover with a tear making the mat absorbent.

Correction verified by the state on July 16, 2026.

746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium

Observed expired emergency medication stored in the medication cabinet. NOTE: This corrected by being removed and returned to the parent.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionOctober 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 478 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 31, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 21, 20251 citation recorded1 of 91 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 31, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 19, 20252 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2419(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe MannerRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver was caught on video improperly feeding an infant in an unsafe manner.

Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 16, 20241 citation recorded1 of 695 standards cited at this visit

746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of AdmissionRisk level: Medium

One out of six children files reviewed did not have a health statement available to review.

Correction verified by the state on October 1, 2024.

InspectionAugust 15, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJuly 31, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportMay 1, 20243 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High

Based on the results and preponderance of evidence of the DFP investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support corporal punishment by a caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on August 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 26, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJanuary 17, 20244 citations recorded4 of 607 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High

There was not a current annual fire inspection available to review.

Correction verified by the state on January 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High

Four out of six children files reviewed needed an updated immunization record.

Correction verified by the state on February 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of AdmissionRisk level: Medium

One out of six children files reviewed did not have a health statement available for licensing to review.

Correction verified by the state on February 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

There was not a current annual sanitation inspection available for review.

Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 4, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 4, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 29, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 31, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 617 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 2, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 665 standards cited at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.