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4211 Watonga Blvd, Houston, TX
Gethsemane Lutheran MDO
- licensed capacity
- 141
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 1998
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About
About Gethsemane Lutheran MDO
Gethsemane Lutheran MDO is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 13, 1998, for up to 141 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 141 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3 months to 4 years old |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod (LCMS)), Play-based |
| Staff | Trained in child development, first aid, and CPR |
| Daily life | Extended care: Extended day hours available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Licensed capacity | 141 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Gethsemane Lutheran MDO has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Gethsemane Lutheran MDO
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 141 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1998
- License number
- #535185
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 1 rule in all · 0 corrected
- Records and paperwork 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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See all 13 visits
- Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The operation failed to notify CCR, reducing the 12-17-month-old classroom and designating the entire space as the toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2026
- Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- Oct 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 28, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“During review of the operational policies the center's policies did not include promotion of physical activity.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“During the walkthrough I observed a bottle of bleach solution accessible to children in two classrooms. This was corrected when the caregivers in each room placed the bottles in a cabinet out of the children's reach.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“During review of operational policies the center's policies did not include safe sleep for infants 12 months and younger.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
“During review of record keeping 1 out of 8 records evaluated did not include a photo Identification in the file. This was corrected when the director made a copy of the ID and placed it in the file.”
Corrected during the visit
746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
“During review of operational policies the center's policies did not include informing parents they can visit without securing prior approval.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022
- Oct 14, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Gethsemane Lutheran MDO
Is Gethsemane Lutheran MDO licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 13, 1998.
When was Gethsemane Lutheran MDO last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gethsemane Lutheran MDO had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 0 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Gethsemane Lutheran MDO care for?
141, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Gethsemane Lutheran MDO accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Gethsemane Lutheran MDO's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Gethsemane Lutheran MDO cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 688-8346 to ask.
What is Gethsemane Lutheran MDO's phone number?
(713) 688-8346.
Where is Gethsemane Lutheran MDO?
4040 Watonga Blvd, Houston, TX 77092. The nearest other daycare we list is KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Nexus, under 0.1 miles away.