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Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center

5050 E Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77505
licensed capacity
107
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2018
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About Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center

Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Pasadena, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 26, 2018, for up to 107 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
107 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity107 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center 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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Harris County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
107 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1659321
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 12, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Nov 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “The operational policies is missing complete list of the parent rights documentation.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System

      “I did not observe carbon monoxide detector in the daycare building.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025

  2. Jan 17, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “It was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2024 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/25.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025

  3. Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Fire inspection dated for 11/29/2022 was observed during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023

  6. Jan 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jan 6, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “One caregiver was lacking current training for children under 24 months. The caregiver was caring for children under 24 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center

Is Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 26, 2018.

When was Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 12, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 5 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 Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center care for?

107, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 991-8600 to ask.

What is Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(281) 991-8600.

Where is Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center?

5050 E Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77505. The nearest other daycare we list is First Presbyterian Preschool, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).