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Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development
- licensed capacity
- 175
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $40
- year first permitted
- 1985
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About
About Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development
Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 26, 1985, for up to 175 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care and summer camp. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition of $40.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedPosts tuition
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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 175 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 4 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Enrichment | Music, Spanish class, educational centers, art projects |
| Class size | Small groups of 8-10 |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Parents pack food |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 175 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development lists weekly tuition of $40. 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).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Before Care | $40 |
| Camp Day | $130 a week |
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 175 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1985
- License number
- #208988
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 3, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
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.
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Aug 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
“There were no current sheltering drills available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
“There were no current severe weather drills available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
- Jul 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Aug 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“One out of five files was missing twelve hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation did not have a current CPSC form.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“Two out of nine rooms had fans that was not mounted in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the fans from the two classrooms.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 23, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguisher on the bus has not been serviced within the last year. The date of the last service was October 2022. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records - Current Driver's License
“A copy of the van driver's current drivers license was not on file. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“The bus driver is not current with the required transportation safety course. The training was last completed in October 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“The persons in charge did not have access to all essential information. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, two did not receive training in one or more of the following topics: responding to and preventing reactions to food allergies, administering medication and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
Sep 29, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
“Background checks for staff who are not longer employed by the center have not been inactivated.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2023
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 1 lacked documentation of their GED.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2023
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
“Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked the phone number of the school the child attends.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 3 lacked the address of the emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
“Of the 10 personnel decors evaluated, 1 lacked documentation that the education received outside of the United States is the equivalent to a United States high school diploma.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 2 were behind with immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“Of the 10 children;s records evaluated,3 lacked a health care statement.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies does not include the following information: 1. Procedures for parental notifications 2. Emergency preparedness plan 3. Staff training requirements for abuse and neglect, steps the center will take to increase parent and staff awareness, steps the center will take to increase parent and staff awareness for prevention techniques, community organizations, and actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should take to obtain assistance 4. The requirements for physical activity and outdoor play 5. Staff vaccination requirements”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked a shot record.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023
Sep 29, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The required authorization for emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported are not on the center's bus.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2022
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Of the 10 personnel record evaluated, five did not receive annual training hours in the following topics for there respective training years: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Of the 10 children's records evaluated, four were behind with immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director did not receive annual training hours in the following topics for the previous training years: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2022
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“All of the required steps are not being done when using a bleach/water solution as the disinfectant. When a bleach/water solution is used as the disinfectant, the 4-step sanitizing process must be followed: 1. Spray with soap and water 2. Rinse with clear water 3. Spray or soak in a disinfectant solution for at least two minutes. Rinse with cool water items children are likely to place in their mouths. 4. Allow the item to air dry This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
“The bus driver is not current with the required two clock hour transportation safety training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Infants were sitting in seatswhere either the safety straps were not fastened or the seat was not equipped with the required straps.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“A caregiver was allowed access to children in care without a backgriound check being submitted.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, four did not have documentation that the following topics were covered in orientation: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
Oct 4, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“The first aid kit was inspected. The bottle of hydrogen peroxide was expired. Expiration date of April 2020. NOTE: This deficiency was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“There is a torn seat on both transportation vehicles.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development
Is Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 26, 1985.
When was Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development care for?
175, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development cost?
Weekly tuition of $40, as it lists it.
What is Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development's phone number?
(281) 444-3127.
Where is Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development?
12100 Champion Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77066. The nearest other daycare we list is Campus Kids LLC @ Greenwood Forest Elementary School, 0.2 miles away.