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Kerrville, TX 78028 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Zion Lutheran Church Children's Center
- licensed capacity
- 96
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 1987
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About
About Zion Lutheran Church Children's Center
Zion Lutheran Church Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Kerrville, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 26, 1987, for up to 96 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 37 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens 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
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 96 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to school age |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Zion Lutheran Church (Christ-centered)), Play-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 96 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Zion Lutheran Church Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kerr County has a median price of $171 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$171
Home daycare$154
Toddler
Center$160
Home daycare$148
Preschool
Center$156
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$149
Home daycare$139
State record
Inspection reports for Zion Lutheran Church Children's Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 96 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1987
- License number
- #65635
Summary
37 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 12 of 37 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Food and nutrition 6
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Aug 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
“Three out of five staff files evaluated did not have documented preservice training completed. This was a recite. The caregivers who were missing documented orientation had been corrected.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026
Jul 22, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“A copy of the most recent fire inspection was unavailable during the inspection. The last inspection form was dated 10/15/2024. NOTE: The Fire Marshal was contacted during the inspection visit, verified they had been out for an inspection but could not locate the report. Another inspection was scheduled for Monday.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation's last gas inspection was conducted on April 9, 2024 and a new gas inspection had not been conducted. NOTE: A gas inspection was scheduled for tomorrow during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“One caregiver completed 16 out of 24 annual hours for the evaluation year 7/2025-6/2026.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
“Two caregivers were missing documentation of completing pre-service training and three caregivers did not have signature of the trainer who completed the orientation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Four caregivers did not have a notarized affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026
- Jul 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 14, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was observed that a member of the management team physically pulled a child by the arm toward and inside the classroom while the child physically resisted.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
- Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Dec 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
“One classroom observed had the classroom toys kept on top of the cubbies, inaccessible to the children.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2026
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“Five out of eleven staff files evaluated had not completed the required 24 annual training hours for their evaluated periods.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2026
- Dec 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 44 earlier visits
- Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 22, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“Children have been served burnt biscuits, uncooked oatmeal and bananas that contained growing mold on the stem. Milk is being stored in classroom mini refrigerators resulting in the milk freezing. Frozen fruit is not being fully thawed before serving to children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025
- Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
May 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Three out of ten child files evaluated did not have updated immunization records on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“One out of ten staff files evaluated had completed 20 out of 24 annual hours.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Four infants, ages 2-9 mos of age did not have a current feeding instruction form on file.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 25, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3301(f)(2) - Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
“A caregiver and child had similar store-bought water bottles in the classroom. Due to the water bottles not being labeled properly, a caregiver's water was poured into a child's drink cup.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025
Nov 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“1 infant bottle and two sippy cups were not labeled with the child's first name and last initial. NOTE: This is a re-cite.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
Oct 30, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Two infant children were observed not having their hands washed after being diapered.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“An infant caregiver was observed not changing gloves in between diaper changes and not washing their hands after diapering. The caregiver used hand sanitizer only.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A classroom initially had 2 caregivers with children ranging in age 2-3yrs, but when the second caregiver left the room, the specified age group was 2 yrs leaving the room out of ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Two out of four bottles observed on the counter were not labeled with the child's name for identification.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024
- Aug 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
May 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A school-age child was observed in the staff lounge that is adjacent to the kitchen instead of a classroom. NOTE: The child was removed from the space and went home during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One out of ten child files evaluated was missing updated vaccination records.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024
May 16, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“A 15 month old child was left without supervision on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
- Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Four infant feeding plans evaluated for children ages 5 mos, 5 mos, 10 mos, & 10 mos did not have a current plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
- Jan 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 11, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“A box of baking soda was accessible to children in the bathroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
- Apr 29, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 2, 2023Visit3 rules cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“Parent signatures were not obtained for the incident reports completed.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2023
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
“Two 3 year old children exited the playground and crossed 4 door thresholds resulting in exiting the front of the building into the parking lot without an adult.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2023
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“The operation completed an incident report 5 days after the incident occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2023
- Feb 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“3 out of 10 staff files reviewed did not have a CPR certificate on file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The last recorded fire drill was conducted on 7/21/22.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“1 out of 10 child files evaluated was missing a current vaccination record. The child is 3 mons of age and is missing their DTaP, IPV and PCV vaccinations.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2022
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“5 children were observed sitting in bucket seats to eat breakfast in the infant room and the seat belts were not secured around the children. NOTE: This was corrected when the caregiver secured the children in each seat using the available safety straps.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“An infant caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“3 out of 10 staff did not have a First Aid certificate on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
- Jun 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 1, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The director was made aware by a parent that there was an allegation a child was potentially placed at risk and did not notify licensing of the concern.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2022
- May 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“The operation did not report to licensing within 48 hours that a child who was in care obtained medical attention. An Administrative Penalty will be recommend as a result of this citation, per HRC 42.078.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2022
- Oct 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Zion Lutheran Church Children's Center
Is Zion Lutheran Church Children's Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 26, 1987.
When was Zion Lutheran Church Children's Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 37 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Zion Lutheran Church Children's Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 12 of 37 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Zion Lutheran Church Children's Center care for?
96, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Zion Lutheran Church Children's Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Zion Lutheran Church Children's Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Zion Lutheran Church Children's Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 896-5880 to ask.
What is Zion Lutheran Church Children's Center's phone number?
(830) 896-5880.
Where is Zion Lutheran Church Children's Center?
600 Barnett St, Kerrville, TX 78028. The nearest other daycare we list is Lollipops and Gumdrops, 0.2 miles away.