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Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development

12100 Champion Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77066 · Harris County

Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 175 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1985. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 30 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (10 of 30). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 20% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #861 of 882 centers in Houston and in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 0%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #861 of 882 centers in Houston
4High risk
11Medium High risk
15Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
30 citations from 7 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 29, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 4, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications10
Health & medication6
Building & playground safety5
Records & paperwork4
Transportation2
Other standards1
Staff ratios1
Background checks1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 3, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year §746.5205(2)
There were no current severe weather drills available during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026
Medium HighAug 3, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §746.5205(3)
There were no current sheltering drills available during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026
MediumAug 19, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation did not have a current CPSC form.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2025
MediumAug 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One out of five files was missing twelve hours of annual training.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2025
Medium HighAug 19, 2025InspectionOther standards
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded §746.3701(3)
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
Medium HighAug 23, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
The bus driver is not current with the required transportation safety course. The training was last completed in October 2023.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2024
MediumAug 23, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records §746.1013(a)(3)
The persons in charge did not have access to all essential information. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 23, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Personnel Records - Current Driver's License §746.901(10)
A copy of the van driver's current drivers license was not on file. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 23, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
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
MediumAug 23, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
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.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2024
Medium HighSep 29, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 3 lacked the address of the emergency contact.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2023
MediumSep 29, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked a shot record.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2023
MediumSep 29, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 1 lacked documentation of their GED.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2023
HighSep 29, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 2 were behind with immunizations.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023
MediumSep 29, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving §745.651(1)
Background checks for staff who are not longer employed by the center have not been inactivated.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2023
MediumSep 29, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child §746.605(14)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked the phone number of the school the child attends.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2023
HighSep 29, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
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
Correction verified Oct 26, 2023
MediumSep 29, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Education Outside of U.S. §746.1111
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.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2023
MediumSep 29, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
Of the 10 children;s records evaluated,3 lacked a health care statement.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2023
HighSep 29, 2022InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
A caregiver was allowed access to children in care without a backgriound check being submitted.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2022
HighSep 29, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
The required authorization for emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported are not on the center's bus.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2022
Medium HighSep 29, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(1)(A)
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
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
Medium HighSep 29, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training §746.1301(7)(A)
The bus driver is not current with the required two clock hour transportation safety training.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2022
Medium HighSep 29, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
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
MediumSep 29, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
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
Correction verified Oct 4, 2022
MediumSep 29, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, four were behind with immunizations.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
Medium HighSep 29, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Infants were sitting in seatswhere either the safety straps were not fastened or the seat was not equipped with the required straps.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2022
MediumSep 29, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
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
Correction verified Oct 11, 2022
MediumOct 4, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired §746.4003(b)
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
Medium HighOct 4, 2021InspectionTransportation
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely §746.5603(c)
There is a torn seat on both transportation vehicles.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity175 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 26, 1985
DirectorRachel Santellana
Phone2814443127
State operation #208988

Common questions

Does Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 29, 2023: “Required Immunizations.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #861 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development last inspected?

Aug 3, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 208988 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.