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Memorial Lutheran School

5800 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77057 · Harris County

Memorial Lutheran School is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 250 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (5 of 15). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 13% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #402 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 28% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 28%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #402 of 882 centers in Houston
6High risk
6Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
15 citations from 15 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 31, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 29, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication5
Building & playground safety3
Caregiver conduct3
Staff ratios2
Food & feeding1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 10, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
Observed a changing mat cover with a tear making the mat absorbent.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2026
Medium HighJun 10, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Observed the playground without the appropriate amount of loose fill.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2026
MediumJun 10, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
Observed expired emergency medication stored in the medication cabinet. NOTE: This corrected by being removed and returned to the parent.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 21, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
The operation had one caregiver present who was left in charge due to the director's absence. This caregiver did not have an eligible background check.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2025
Medium HighFeb 19, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner §746.2419(5)
A caregiver was caught on video improperly feeding an infant in an unsafe manner.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2025
HighFeb 19, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver altered beyond the manufacture instructions for an infant's bottle. The caregiver cut the nipple of the bottle off and added solid foods to the bottle. The bottle was forcefully fed to a 6-month-old.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2025
MediumSep 16, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
One out of six children files reviewed did not have a health statement available to review.
Correction verified Oct 1, 2024
HighMay 1, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on the results and preponderance of evidence of the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support prohibited punishment with a caregiver grabbing a child in care.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2024
HighMay 1, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
Based on the results and preponderance of evidence of the DFP investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support corporal punishment by a caregiver.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2024
HighMay 1, 2024Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Based on the results and preponderance of evidence of the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a child was physically abused by a caregiver.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2024
MediumJan 17, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
One out of six children files reviewed did not have a health statement available for licensing to review.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2024
Medium HighJan 17, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
There was not a current annual fire inspection available to review.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
Medium HighJan 17, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
There was not a current annual sanitation inspection available for review.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2024
Medium HighJan 17, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Four out of six children files reviewed needed an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2024
HighMay 4, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver who did not have an eligible background check was present at the operation and had access to the children in the classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregiver to leave.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity250 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 3, 1986
DirectorLozetta Davis
Phone7137824022
State operation #155306

Common questions

Does Memorial Lutheran School take infants?

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

What are Memorial Lutheran School’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Memorial Lutheran School accept child care subsidies?

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

Has Memorial Lutheran School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 21, 2025: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Memorial Lutheran School compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #402 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 28% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Memorial Lutheran School last inspected?

Jun 10, 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 155306 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.