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Christ Memorial Lutheran Preschool

14200 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079 · Harris County
4 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Christ Memorial Lutheran Preschool is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 169 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1990. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 28 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 28). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 18% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #861 of 882 centers in Houston and in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 0%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #861 of 882 centers in Houston
6High risk
13Medium High risk
6Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
1Low risk
28 citations from 7 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 28, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJan 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety8
Staff ratios6
Records & paperwork5
Health & medication4
Food & feeding2
Supervision1
Training & qualifications1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

HighMar 3, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
There was not a current fire inspection available for licensing to review. The last inspection was conducted on 2/4/25.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2026
HighJan 26, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During a classroom transition to STEM, one child remained alone and unsupervised in the classroom restroom.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026
HighJan 26, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
On 1/23/26, a child was left unsupervised in a classroom restroom. The incident was not reported to Child Care Licensing until 1/26/26.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026
HighDec 8, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was observed in the classroom among children without an eligible background check.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2025
Medium HighDec 8, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The diaper changing table mat was no longer intact, resulting in a porous surface due to multiple tears in the mat.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2025
Medium HighDec 8, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Observed a food allergy emergency plan that was not signed by a health care professional.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2025
MediumDec 8, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
Observed several emergency medications for children in care that were expired. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by being removed and returned to parent.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJan 28, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
Operation has not reported their staffing changes for the year 2024 by the due date of 1/15/2025.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2025
MediumJan 7, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care §746.4003(a)(1)
Emergency care guide was not present in the operation first aid kit.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2025
MediumJan 7, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
Caregiver files did not contain a copy of their educational requirements.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2025
Medium LowJan 7, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster §746.401(7)
Notification to parents posters was not among the required postings. NOTE: Director received, printed and posted the posting at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 7, 2025InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
Operation did not have records of the monthly checks of the carbon monoxide detectors.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2025
Medium HighJan 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §746.5205(3)
The operation did not conduct 4 shelter in place drills for lock down within the 2023 calandar year
Correction verified Jan 18, 2024
Medium HighJan 12, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Records for 10 children with diagnosed food allergies was reviewed. 4 children with diagnosed food allergy with a allergy plan on file was either missing a signature from the parent or health care professional. 1 child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have an allergy plan on file.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2024
HighJan 12, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregiver was observed to be present without notification of eligibilty from the CBCU. The caregivers background was made inactive 5/25/2023
Correction verified Jan 12, 2024
Medium HighJan 12, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
1 caregiver was observed with a 18 children 3-4 yrs oldl. The SAG was 3yrs old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2024
Medium HighJan 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since 10/27/2023.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2024
Medium HighJan 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year §746.5205(2)
The operation did not conduct 4 shelter in place drills for sever weather within the 2023 calandar year
Correction verified Jan 18, 2024
MediumJan 13, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
Two children who has diagnosed food allergies and requires an epipen has the medication stored at the operation but the epipens are out of date. One of the child's epipen expired on 10/6/2022 and the other child's epipen expired on 12/2022.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2023
Medium HighJan 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The emergency preparedness plan is missing : How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments. Also, the plan is missing Name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center you will useas needed.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2023
Medium HighJan 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
In the angels classroom, a bucket of paint and disinfectant wipes were observed under the hand washing sink accessible to children. The cabinet had a lock however, the lock was broken. Also, a caregivers purse was observed sitting on the floor in a classroom open and accessible to the children. Note- Corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation has not certified the cpsc website to ensure there are no recalled items in the center.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2023
Medium HighJan 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Two of the two year old classrooms had no outlet covers that were accessible to the children. Note- Corrected at inspection
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 13, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policy handbook is missing the promotion of physical indoor and outdoor activity.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2023
Medium HighJan 13, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(13)
Two of ten children records reviewed were missing the special needs acknowledgment. Note- Corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 13, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans §746.501(a)(24)
The operational policy handbook is missing the emergency preparedness plan.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2023
LowJan 13, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone §746.501(b)(2)
The operational policy handbook is missing the policy for the operation not being within 1000 ft of a gang free zone.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2023
Medium HighJan 13, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
The operation does not have a child with a diagnosed food allergy and that requires an epipen stored in the original container with the child's full name and date the medication was brought to the operation.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity169 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours08:45 AM-02:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 29, 1990
DirectorJacqueline Gwin
Phone2814972055
State operation #132056

Common questions

Does Christ Memorial Lutheran Preschool take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Christ Memorial Lutheran Preschool’s hours?

8:45 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Christ Memorial Lutheran Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Christ Memorial Lutheran Preschool cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Christ Memorial Lutheran Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $40.80 a day for toddlers, $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $37.20 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Christ Memorial Lutheran Preschool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 3, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Christ Memorial Lutheran Preschool compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #861 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Christ Memorial Lutheran Preschool last inspected?

Mar 3, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 132056 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.