Sally K Ride Elem/YMCA
4920 W Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands, TX
Living Word Lutheran School
- licensed capacity
- 86
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 1999
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About
About Living Word Lutheran School
Living Word Lutheran School is a licensed child care center in The Woodlands, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 25, 1999, for up to 86 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 86 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 15 months through five years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (Lutheran) |
| Staff | Each of our lead teachers has more than a decade of preschool training and experience |
| Daily life | Parents pack food; Snacks provided |
| Licensed capacity | 86 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Living Word Lutheran School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Montgomery County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Living Word Lutheran School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 86 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1999
- License number
- #537529
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 9, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- 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.
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Oct 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One child was missing the current immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025
746.1311(b) - Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
“The director was missing 6 hours in annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
- Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Information gathered in the investigation supported an infant aged child has been in care on site without being enrolled at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
Nov 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director had not have the additional annual requried trainings.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
Nov 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“3 out of 4 caregivers records reviewed did not have the required 24 training hours for the last full year of employment.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022
Dec 2, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“In the multipurpose room there were uncovered electrical outlets accessible to children under the age of 5. Note: A picture was taken.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“In the Pre K classroom there were cleaning wipes accessible to the children in the bathroom near the paper towels. Note: A picture was taken. Note: The wipes were removed during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The center does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted in October 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Living Word Lutheran School
Is Living Word Lutheran School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 25, 1999.
When was Living Word Lutheran School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 9, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Living Word Lutheran School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Living Word Lutheran School care for?
86, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Living Word Lutheran School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Living Word Lutheran School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Living Word Lutheran School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 363-2628 to ask.
What is Living Word Lutheran School's phone number?
(281) 363-2628.
Where is Living Word Lutheran School?
9500 N Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381. The nearest other daycare we list is Sally K Ride Elem/YMCA, 0.8 miles away.