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Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood

5103 Rose St, Houston, TX 77007 · Harris County
On adverse action4 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 136 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 46 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 132 citations, 30 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (24 of 132). 22 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #789 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 2% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 2%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #789 of 882 centers in Houston
30High risk
56Medium High risk
41Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
2Low risk
132 citations from 46 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 22 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety24
Training & qualifications20
Records & paperwork20
Health & medication16
Other standards14
Staff ratios11
Supervision11
Food & feeding8
Sleep safety7
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 19, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The girl’s restroom floor has an unsecured drain cover, which exposes the drain and could cause a tripping hazard. The operation has a water hose in the play area not wrapped up.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2026
Medium HighAug 19, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
One infant bottle and one bag of breast milk stored in the refrigerator were not labeled with the child's name. There were also two bags of breast milk without a last initial stored in the freezer. Corrected: When caregivers labeled the bottle and bags of breast milk.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 27, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Orientation §746.1403(a)(1)(A)
Two contract workers from an organization the operation uses did not have orientation for the operation.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2026
Medium LowJul 27, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term use zone? §746.4801
The operation did not have the required six feet of surfacing in the use zone of the play structure.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2026
Medium HighJun 23, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One child did not have an address for their emergency contact. Correct; When the director received the address and updated the file.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 21, 2026InspectionOther standards
Requirements during probation §745.8641
When the operation meet with the governing body it was not document that previous deficiencies were discussed.
Correction verified May 22, 2026
Medium HighApr 28, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Electronic or Battery-Operated CO System-Document Tests, New Battery Installation and Name of Responsible Employee §746.5537(a)(4)
The operation did not have documentation of when a new batteries being installed in the carbon monoxide detector or the name of the employee who installed the new batteries.
Correction verified May 21, 2026
Medium HighApr 28, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location §746.5207(a)(3)
On the emergency evacuation diagram the operation does not have the designated area where children and staff will meet outside the building.
Correction verified May 21, 2026
Medium HighApr 28, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside §746.5207(a)(4)
On the emergency evacuation diagram the operation does not have the designated area where children and staff will meet inside the building.
Correction verified May 21, 2026
HighMar 30, 2026InspectionOther standards
Requirements during probation §745.8641
The operation is not following condition one and four. The operation did not review staff files and use form 7250. The operation did not have documentation of a meeting with the director and governing body after the last inspection conducted on 2/9/2026.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2026
Medium HighJan 16, 2026InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The operation gas inspection was last conducted on 1/11/2024, the operation should have received an inspection by 1/11/2026. This inspection is five days past due.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2026
MediumDec 1, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
The operation did not have the information for parent rights in the operational policy.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
Medium HighDec 1, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent §746.2431
The caterpillar one classroom does not share daily reports with parents.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
MediumDec 1, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website §746.501(a)(23)
The operation did not have the correct information for how parents can get minimum standards online, contact the abuse and neglect line, and the HHSC website.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
HighDec 1, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The director did not ensure the operation filled out form 2970 for the safe sleep deficiency. The director has not ensured that caregivers are assigned with duties that match their skill set.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2025
MediumDec 1, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Two infants did not have updated feeding instruction forms, one was last done 10/7/2025 and the other one was done10/31/2025.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
Medium HighDec 1, 2025InspectionSleep safety
AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days §746.311(a)
The operation did not notify parents about the safe sleep deficiency and they did not use form 2970.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
MediumNov 17, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors counted in ratio §746.1401(c)
A contract worker for the operation that was counted into ratio did not have the required orientation or training provided by the operation.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2025
Medium HighNov 17, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
A crib in the infant classroom was blocking the exit door.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2025
Medium HighNov 17, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
The bucket swings and play structure did not have the required surfacing under and around it, children were observed using the bucket swings and play structure.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
HighNov 17, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
A three month old infant was asleep in a bouncer.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2025
Medium HighNov 4, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
In the caterpillar one classroom three children were not strap in the high chair. In the infant classroom two children were not strap in the bouncer and one child in the high chair. Corrected: When caregiver strap child in the high chairs and removed children out of the bouncers.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2025
HighSep 12, 2025InspectionOther standards
Requirements during probation §745.8641
The operation updated the information on the form 7250 for the month of July. The director and I spoke about writing staff names who were present doing the observation.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2025
Medium HighSep 12, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified §746.613(c)(1)
One child did not have the required information to have their immunization exempt.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2025
MediumSep 12, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies §746.503
One child did not have a signed form stating they received the operational policies.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2025
Medium HighAug 18, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Using Cleaners or Toxic Chemicals §746.3415(12)
Caregiver did not wash their hands after using cleaning supplies. Corrected: When the caregiver washed hands after cleaning the changing mat and used cleaning supplies.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 18, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
The operation did not notify CCR inspector of the change in toddler classroom when added a divider in the classroom to make the classroom two different classrooms.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2025
HighAug 18, 2025InspectionOther standards
Requirements during probation §745.8641
The operation did not follow condition one when they did not have a audit for the month of July on a 7250 form. The operation did not follow condition two when they did not have staff name that was present doing the observation.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2025
Medium HighJul 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
The operation did not have documentation of a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2025
HighJun 19, 2025InspectionOther standards
Requirements during probation §745.8641
The operation did not follow condition four they is not and documentation that the director meet with the governing body. The operation did not follow condition one when the director did not have documentation that the caregiver was notified they were missing CPR/First Aid training or missing annual hours. The operation did not document on form 7259 for the month of May a staff audit of records.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025
Medium HighMay 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One caregiver first aid training expired 5-18-2025.
Correction verified May 29, 2025
Medium HighMay 19, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
The swings and a climbing equipment did not have the required surfacing material under it.
Correction verified Jun 19, 2025
MediumMay 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One caregiver is missing two hours of annual training for training year 1-17-2024 to 1-17-2025.
Correction verified Jun 19, 2025
MediumMay 19, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One child that has been enrolled at the operation for over a year is missing a health statement.
Correction verified Jun 19, 2025
Medium HighMay 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One caregiver CPR training expired 5-18-2025.
Correction verified May 29, 2025
MediumMay 19, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation's children's product form expired March 3, 2025.
Correction verified Jun 19, 2025
HighMay 19, 2025InspectionOther standards
Requirements during probation §745.8641
The director did not ensure that a caregiver received CPR/First training before it expired. The operation did not ensure that a child had all required information when they enrolled.
Correction verified Jun 19, 2025
HighFeb 24, 2025InspectionOther standards
Recommend or impose an enforcement action §745.8605
The operation is not following condition two, when conducting weekly walkthroug they did not document the time, names of staff present. The operation is not following condition three when caregivers who care for children under 18 months have not reviewed the standards that are required and a feeding instruction form was not updated.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2025
HighFeb 24, 2025InspectionOther standards
Requirements during probation §745.8641
The operation is not following condition two, when conducting weekly walk through they did not document the time, names of staff present. The operation is not following condition three when caregivers who care for children under 18 months have not reviewed the standards that are required and a feeding instruction form was not updated.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2025
HighFeb 24, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
One caregiver stated they had five children, when I counted they were six children in care.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2025
MediumFeb 24, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
An infant did not have an updated feeding instruction form, the last time it was updated on 1/24/2025.
Correction verified Mar 26, 2025
MediumNov 6, 2024InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance §746.203(2)
The operation has not provide proof of liability insurance coverage the insurance expired on 10/1/2024.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2024
HighNov 6, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
The individual is present at the operation twice in 30 days, without the required background check. Corrected: When the individual left for the morning.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2024
Medium HighNov 6, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One child are still missing address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2024
MediumOct 29, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child did not have immunization records in the file.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2024
MediumOct 29, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Four caregivers are missing annual training year; one caregiver is missing 2 hours of training for training year 6-7-2023 to 6-7-2024, one caregiver is missing 4 hours of training for training year 6-1-2023 to 6-1-2024, one caregiver is missing 1 1/2 hours of training for training year 5-16-2023 to 5-16-2024, one caregiver is missing 8 1/2 hours of training for training year 11-12-2022 to 11-12-2023. Correct: Caregiver that is missing 4 hours had 4 hours from training year 6-1-2024 to 6-1-2025 and caregiver that is missing 2 hours had 2 hours from training year 6-7-2024 to 6-7-2025.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2024
Medium HighOct 29, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One caregiver had expired first aid training as of 6/2024 and the other caregiver was hired 2-27-24 and did not have first aid training.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2024
LowOct 29, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening §746.603(a)(6)
One child that turned four did not have a hearing and vision screening.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2024
HighOct 29, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The director is not ensuring that the operation is following minimum standards when allowing all age groups in the gym and caregivers not following their daily schedules.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2024
Medium HighOct 29, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One caregiver had expired CPR training as of 6/2024 and the other caregiver was hired 2-27-24 and did not have CPR training.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2024
Medium HighOct 29, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(15)
A child that had a food allergy on his enrollment form did not have a food allergy plan on file at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2024
Medium HighOct 29, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Four children are missing address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2024
Medium HighOct 29, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
They were 25 children in the gym youngest child was 14 months old and the oldest child was 5 years old. They were three caregivers in the gym caring for the children. It was a difference of 18 months from the youngest child to the oldest.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2024
MediumOct 3, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met §746.1613(a)
The operation reduced the child/Caregiver ratio for a infant classroom specified age group 12-17 months old. When a caregiver left one caregiver with eight infants which would be three over the ratio. Corrected: When the director had someone go into the classroom with the other caregiver.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2024
Medium HighAug 26, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
A six month old infant was in a bouncer not strapped in the bouncer.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2024
HighAug 26, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Covering Infant's Head or Crib §746.2429
In the infant classroom two cribs had blankets covering the front of the crib and the caregiver was unable to see the infants.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2024
HighAug 26, 2024InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
A six month old infant was swaddled in a bouncer.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2024
HighAug 26, 2024InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
In a crib they was a pacifier with a stuffed animal attached. In another crib they was a 10 month old infant with a blanket.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2024
HighAug 26, 2024InspectionSupervision
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)
Three caregivers were in the hallway, while the three and four year old where in the classroom napping.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2024
HighAug 14, 2024InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
During the inspection I observed a 2 month old infant in a crib on the other side of a half wall alone. Three caregivers were observed on the other side of the wall with 10 infants. When inquired a caregiver stated the infant was asleep. This was corrected when the infant was found to be awake and the caregiver went on the other side of the wall and removed the infant from the crib.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024
MediumJul 17, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two children did not have updated immunization records.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2024
Medium LowJul 17, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission §746.605(3)
One child is missing an enrollment date on the enrollment form.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2024
MediumJul 17, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One caregiver is missing three hours of annual training for training year 6/7/2023-6/7/2024.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2024
Medium HighJul 17, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One child is missing an address for they emergency contact.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2024
Medium HighJul 17, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Potential complications §746.605(13)(B)(iii)
The child did not have information for spacial needs care on the enrollment form.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2024
Medium HighJul 17, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
The director does not have an updated first aid card it expired 6/9/2024.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2024
MediumJul 17, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One child is missing a health statement.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2024
Medium HighJul 17, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
The director does not have an updated CPR card it expired 6/9/2024.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2024
MediumApr 4, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
The operation is using space that is not license space.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2024
Medium HighApr 4, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
The operation did not have a emergency evacuation diagram posted in the new classroom for toddlers.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2024
MediumFeb 26, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation last updated the Children's Products on 8/25/2022.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2024
MediumFeb 26, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
A caregivers file did not state how they meet education qualifications.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024
MediumFeb 26, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
The operation did not have the most updated inspection report posted at the operation. Corrected: When the director posted the inspection form from 12/18/2023.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 26, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months §746.1305(b)
One caregiver hired 1/29/2024 caring for children 24 months and younger did not have preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, early childhood brain development and SIDS.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024
Medium LowFeb 26, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies §746.901(6)(B)
One caregiver did not have information that they received the centers policies.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024
MediumFeb 26, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies §746.901(6)(A)
One caregiver did not have information that they received the operational policies.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024
MediumFeb 26, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Three children are missing their health statement from a doctor, on the enrollment form it stated that the health statement would be attached but there was nothing in the file.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2024
Medium HighFeb 26, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(13)
The operation did not have on the enrollment forms if parents could document if the child had any special needs.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2024
MediumFeb 26, 2024InspectionChild protection
Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training §746.901(10)
A caregiver did not have any documentation that they attended orientation.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024
MediumFeb 26, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child is missing immunization records.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024
MediumDec 18, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Five feeding instruction forms were not updated, they were last updated on 10/28/2023.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2023
MediumDec 18, 2023InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
A infant child was not strap into the high chair at the table in the toddler classroom while they were eating snack. Corrected: When the caregiver strap the 14 month child in.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 10, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child does not have immunization records on file.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2023
Medium HighOct 10, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
They were broken toys on the playground.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2023
MediumOct 10, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Two children are missing health statements from the doctor.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2023
LowOct 10, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening §746.603(a)(6)
One child that turned four on July 19 did not have hearing or vision screen in their file.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2023
Medium HighOct 10, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications §746.605(13)(B)(i)
Four children were missing information about special care information.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2023
Medium HighAug 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
The children in the toddler classroom were not strapped in the high chairs. Corrected: When the caregiver strap the children in the high chair.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
The operation did not have a emergency evacuation plan posted in the one of the rooms at the operation. Corrected: When the director posted an emergency evacuation plan was posted.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
A outlet did not have a cover over the outlet. Corrected: When the director covered the outlet.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 17, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands §746.3505(b)
After the caregiver changed a child's diaper, she place the child on the ground and did not was her hands. Corrected: When the caregiver went back and washed the child's hands before she changed another child.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions §746.4601(2)
The operation did not use play equipment as stated in the manufacturer's instructions when they did not acre the climber down or have it outside on the playground. The operation also allowed children younger then three years old on the climber which is only for children 3 to 6 years of age. Corrected: When the director removed the equipment.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
On the playground the is part of the fence missing, grass is not being maintenance, their are tree branches covering the play structure, and they were branches on the playground.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2023
Medium HighJul 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
In the infant and toddler classroom paint is chipping off the walls.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2023
Medium HighMay 16, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Four caregivers did not have CPR training. One caregivers did not have in person CPR training. Two caregivers are in they 90 days but in the classrooms without someone with CPR and the other caregiver has past her 90 days and CPR has not been taken.
Correction verified Jun 7, 2023
MediumMay 16, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement §746.1107(1)
A caregiver dose not have qualifications for having a high school diploma.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2023
Medium HighMay 16, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Two caregivers did not have first aid training. One caregiver was left alone with children and the other caregiver is past her 90 days of hire.
Correction verified Jun 7, 2023
MediumMay 16, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting of Activity Plan §746.2209
The operation did not have a schedule post in the infant two or toddler classes. Corrected: When the director printed out and posted schedules in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 5, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control §746.1203(5)
Caregiver did not have control over the classroom when children were able to walk in the building from outside.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2023
MediumJan 5, 2023InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
It was observed that two children sitting in a high chair was not strap in. Corrected: When the caregiver strap the children in.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2023
Medium HighJan 5, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages §746.1203(3)
Caregiver was not aware of the children's age in the classroom.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2023
MediumJan 5, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
The director failed to notify licensing when the operation change the infant and toddler classrooms.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2023
Medium HighJan 5, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities §746.3417(4)
The children did not was their hands when they came from outside and before they ate their snack.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2023
HighAug 16, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
Caregiver stated they had 9 children in care when I counted there were 10 children.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
HighAug 16, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The director is not ensuring that caregivers are follow minimum standards. The director is not ensuring task to caregivers are placed in positions that a match their skill set.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
Medium HighAug 16, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months §746.2419(1)
A 4 month old infant was not being held while drinking their bottle.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
HighAug 16, 2022InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
An four month old infant was left on the side of the room alone, while a caregiver attended to infants in the classroom next door.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
HighAug 16, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
In the toddler classroom it was observed that a caregiver had a pending background.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022
HighAug 16, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles §746.2419(3)
A four month old infant bottle was being prop up by a caterpillar pillow.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
HighAug 8, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The director is not ensuring that classrooms are maintaining the correct ratio and that infants are not mixed in with school age children. The director is not ensuring that caregivers are follow minimum standards.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2022
Medium HighAug 8, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
The operation still has not gotten a emergency contact for the child. Corrected: When the director received the information and updated the file.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 8, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605
Infants and school age children were combined the youngest infant was 6 months of and the oldest school age child was 8 years old.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2022
Medium HighAug 8, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
In the two year old classroom they is still not lids on the trash can where garbage is accessible to children.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2022
HighAug 8, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A children walked to the classroom alone after being drop off by a parent.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2022
Medium HighAug 8, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
A12 month old infant was in a high chair eating with out being strap in the high chair.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2022
MediumAug 3, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Eight infants did not have a updated feeding instruction form updated since May.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2022
MediumAug 3, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One child's file was missing the health-care statement in their files.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2022
HighAug 3, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operations fire inspection report expired 6/29/2022.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2022
Medium HighAug 3, 2022InspectionOther standards
Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children §746.2403(3)
They were infants group with a three year old. The youngest infant was 12 months old.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 3, 2022InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
Infants were in buggy ride for over 30 minutes, the infants did not have the opportunity to have floor time. They were some infants that were fuss during this buggy ride.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
HighAug 3, 2022InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
An infant was unsupervised when left in the classroom next door alone in their crib.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
Medium HighAug 3, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One children is missing a emergency contact information and 3 children were missing an address for their emergency contact.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
MediumAug 3, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Exceeding Maximum Group Size - 18 Mons - 4 Years (30 mins) §746.1611(a)(1)
The two year old classroom and school age children were outside on the playground at the same time, the groups were mixed together for approximately 15 minutes.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
MediumAug 3, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Naptime for Infants §746.2423
They was a four month old infant sleeping in the classroom alone with the lights out in the classroom.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
HighAug 3, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
When asked a caregiver how many children they had she stated 13, when I counted their were 14 school age children.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
MediumAug 3, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One caregiver is missing 14 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2022
MediumAug 3, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director is missing 11 1/2 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2022
Medium HighAug 3, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
In the infant and two year old classroom did not have lids on the trash can where garbage is accessible to children.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
MediumAug 3, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two children's files was missing the immunizations records.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2022
Medium HighAug 3, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
In the toddler and pre-school classroom the plugs did not have plug covers over them.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
Medium HighAug 1, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Classrooms are out of ratio when a caregiver steps away from the group and leave one caregiver to 7 infants.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
HighAug 1, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Children are not being supervise when allowed to walk to the restrooms and hallways alone. When caregivers are stepping away from the group to get things for children
Correction verified Aug 16, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity136 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 3, 1987
DirectorStacey Viviano
Phone7138645394
State operation #167820

Common questions

Does Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 30 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 21, 2026: “Requirements during probation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #789 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 2% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood last inspected?

Sep 10, 2026. No violations were found 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 167820 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.