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3325 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 1987
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About Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood
Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 3, 1987, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 35 visits in the last 3 years and cited 82 rules across 25 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedOpens before 7 AM
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
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 months through 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Lutheran) |
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood 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).
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 Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1987
- License number
- #167820
Summary
35 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 25 of 35 visits · 82 rules in all · 82 corrected
- Records and paperwork 19
- Staff training and qualifications 12
- Safety and hazards 11
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Safe sleep 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Food and nutrition 4
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 10
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 an adverse action on this permit.
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- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“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
Jul 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.4801 - Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term use zone?
“The operation did not have the required six feet of surfacing in the use zone of the play structure.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026
746.1403(a)(1)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Orientation
“Two contract workers from an organization the operation uses did not have orientation for the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026
Jun 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“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
May 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
“When the operation meet with the governing body it was not document that previous deficiencies were discussed.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
Apr 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
“On the emergency evacuation diagram the operation does not have the designated area where children and staff will meet outside the building.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026
746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
“On the emergency evacuation diagram the operation does not have the designated area where children and staff will meet inside the building.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026
746.5537(a)(4) - Electronic or Battery-Operated CO System-Document Tests, New Battery Installation and Name of Responsible Employee
“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.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026
Mar 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
- Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026
- Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Dec 1, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
“The operation did not notify parents about the safe sleep deficiency and they did not use form 2970.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“The caterpillar one classroom does not share daily reports with parents.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operation did not have the information for parent rights in the operational policy.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infants did not have updated feeding instruction forms, one was last done 10/7/2025 and the other one was done10/31/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025
Nov 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“A crib in the infant classroom was blocking the exit door.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
746.1401(c) - Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors counted in ratio
“A contract worker for the operation that was counted into ratio did not have the required orientation or training provided by the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A three month old infant was asleep in a bouncer.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025
Nov 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025
- Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“One child did not have a signed form stating they received the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025
746.613(c)(1) - Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified
“One child did not have the required information to have their immunization exempt.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025
Aug 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025
746.3415(12) - Employee Handwashing After Using Cleaners or Toxic Chemicals
“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
Jul 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“The operation did not have documentation of a current fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2025
Jun 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025
May 19, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“One caregiver is missing two hours of annual training for training year 1-17-2024 to 1-17-2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One caregiver first aid training expired 5-18-2025.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“The swings and a climbing equipment did not have the required surfacing material under it.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One caregiver CPR training expired 5-18-2025.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation's children's product form expired March 3, 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One child that has been enrolled at the operation for over a year is missing a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025
- Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
745.8605 - Recommend or impose an enforcement action
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“One caregiver stated they had five children, when I counted they were six children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“An infant did not have an updated feeding instruction form, the last time it was updated on 1/24/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
- Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The individual is present at the operation twice in 30 days, without the required background check. Corrected: When the individual left for the morning.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“The operation has not provide proof of liability insurance coverage the insurance expired on 10/1/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One child are still missing address for the emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024
Oct 29, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Four children are missing address for the emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“One child that turned four did not have a hearing and vision screening.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“A child that had a food allergy on his enrollment form did not have a food allergy plan on file at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child did not have immunization records in the file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
- Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1613(a) - 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
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
- Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 26, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
“In the infant classroom two cribs had blankets covering the front of the crib and the caregiver was unable to see the infants.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“A six month old infant was in a bouncer not strapped in the bouncer.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Three caregivers were in the hallway, while the three and four year old where in the classroom napping.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“A six month old infant was swaddled in a bouncer.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
Aug 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
Jul 17, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
746.605(13)(B)(iii) - Required Admission Information - Potential complications
“The child did not have information for spacial needs care on the enrollment form.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“One caregiver is missing three hours of annual training for training year 6/7/2023-6/7/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two children did not have updated immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One child is missing an address for they emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“The director does not have an updated CPR card it expired 6/9/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“The director does not have an updated first aid card it expired 6/9/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One child is missing a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
“One child is missing an enrollment date on the enrollment form.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The operation is using space that is not license space.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
“The operation did not have a emergency evacuation diagram posted in the new classroom for toddlers.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024
Feb 26, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
“A caregiver did not have any documentation that they attended orientation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child is missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“A caregivers file did not state how they meet education qualifications.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation last updated the Children's Products on 8/25/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
“One caregiver did not have information that they received the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
746.901(6)(B) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
“One caregiver did not have information that they received the centers policies.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“The operation did not have on the enrollment forms if parents could document if the child had any special needs.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“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
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
Dec 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“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
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Five feeding instruction forms were not updated, they were last updated on 10/28/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023
Oct 10, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
“Four children were missing information about special care information.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“One child that turned four on July 19 did not have hearing or vision screen in their file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child does not have immunization records on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Two children are missing health statements from the doctor.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“They were broken toys on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2023
Aug 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“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
Jul 17, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
“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
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
“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
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“A outlet did not have a cover over the outlet. Corrected: When the director covered the outlet.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“In the infant and toddler classroom paint is chipping off the walls.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
“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
May 16, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.1107(1) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
“A caregiver dose not have qualifications for having a high school diploma.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2023
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
“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
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
- Jan 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 5, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“It was observed that two children sitting in a high chair was not strap in. Corrected: When the caregiver strap the children in.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2023
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The director failed to notify licensing when the operation change the infant and toddler classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2023
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
“Caregiver did not have control over the classroom when children were able to walk in the building from outside.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2023
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
“The children did not was their hands when they came from outside and before they ate their snack.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2023
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
“Caregiver was not aware of the children's age in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2023
- Sep 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 16, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“In the toddler classroom it was observed that a caregiver had a pending background.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2022
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
“A 4 month old infant was not being held while drinking their bottle.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“A four month old infant bottle was being prop up by a caterpillar pillow.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“Caregiver stated they had 9 children in care when I counted there were 10 children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
Aug 8, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“In the two year old classroom they is still not lids on the trash can where garbage is accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“A12 month old infant was in a high chair eating with out being strap in the high chair.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“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
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“A children walked to the classroom alone after being drop off by a parent.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Infants and school age children were combined the youngest infant was 6 months of and the oldest school age child was 8 years old.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022
Aug 3, 2022Inspection15 rules cited
746.1611(a)(1) - Exceeding Maximum Group Size - 18 Mons - 4 Years (30 mins)
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“In the toddler and pre-school classroom the plugs did not have plug covers over them.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“In the infant and two year old classroom did not have lids on the trash can where garbage is accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“One caregiver is missing 14 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One children is missing a emergency contact information and 3 children were missing an address for their emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two children's files was missing the immunizations records.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operations fire inspection report expired 6/29/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2022
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One child's file was missing the health-care statement in their files.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Eight infants did not have a updated feeding instruction form updated since May.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director is missing 11 1/2 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“An infant was unsupervised when left in the classroom next door alone in their crib.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“When asked a caregiver how many children they had she stated 13, when I counted their were 14 school age children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
746.2423 - Naptime for Infants
“They was a four month old infant sleeping in the classroom alone with the lights out in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
746.2403(3) - Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
“They were infants group with a three year old. The youngest infant was 12 months old.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 1, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Classrooms are out of ratio when a caregiver steps away from the group and leave one caregiver to 7 infants.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“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”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood
Is Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 3, 1987.
When was Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 35 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 82 rules across 25 of 35 visits in the last 3 years; 82 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 Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood care for?
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 864-5394 to ask.
What is Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood's phone number?
(713) 864-5394.
Where is Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood?
5103 Rose St, Houston, TX 77007. The nearest other daycare we list is Esperanza School, 0.2 miles away.