Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Houston / Harris / 77066
Street address: 12100 Champion Forest Dr
Phone: (281) 444-3127
Capacity: 175
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: November 26, 1985
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Plain-English summary of cited deficiencies

State records list 10 cited deficiencies dated August 23, 2024 to August 3, 2026 (5 Medium High, 5 Medium risk). Correction status: 4 corrected at inspection, 6 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

Medium High risk · Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year (746.5205(2))
Cited August 3, 2026 (correction date recorded: August 7, 2026; correction verified August 17, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: No current severe weather drill records were available during the inspection.
Medium High risk · Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year (746.5205(3))
Cited August 3, 2026 (correction date recorded: August 7, 2026; correction verified August 17, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: No current sheltering drill records were available during the inspection.
Medium High risk · Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded (746.3701(3))
Cited August 19, 2025 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Two out of nine classrooms had fans that were not mounted.
Medium High risk · Fire Extinguishers Serviced (746.5307(b))
Cited August 23, 2024 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The fire extinguisher on the bus had not been serviced within the last year. Its last service was in October 2022.
Medium High risk · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training (746.1301(a)(7)(A))
Cited August 23, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 30, 2024; correction verified August 29, 2024).
What the record describes: The bus driver was not current with the required transportation course. The training was last completed in October 2023.
Medium risk · Children's Products- Annual Certification (746.4135(b))
Cited August 19, 2025 (correction date recorded: August 22, 2025; correction verified August 22, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The operation did not have a current CPSC form.
Medium risk · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required (746.1309(a))
Cited August 19, 2025 (correction date recorded: September 2, 2025; correction verified August 22, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: One out of five files was missing twelve hours of annual training.
Medium risk · Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records (746.1013(a)(3))
Cited August 23, 2024 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: Staff in charge did not have access to all essential information.
Medium risk · Documented Annual Training- Required Content (746.1309(e))
Cited August 23, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 30, 2024; correction verified September 9, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Of the 10 personnel records reviewed, two showed staff had not received training in one or more of these topics: responding to and preventing food allergy reactions; administering medication; and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
Medium risk · Required Personnel Records - Current Driver's License (746.901(10))
Cited August 23, 2024 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: A copy of the van driver's current driver's license was not on file.

Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 10 cited deficiencies for Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 Medium High, 5 Medium).

Records list 4 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-03.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	0
Medium High	5
Medium	5
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-08-03 · 746.5205(3) · Medium High

Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

There were no current sheltering drills available during the inspection.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-07

2026-08-03 · 746.5205(2) · Medium High

Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

There were no current severe weather drills available during the inspection.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-07

2025-08-19 · 746.4135(b) · Medium

Children's Products- Annual Certification

The operation did not have a current CPSC form.

Correction date recorded: 2025-08-22

Full citation history from HHSC (28)

2026-08-03 · 746.5205(2) · Medium High
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-07. Correction verified: 2026-08-17.
There were no current severe weather drills available during the inspection.
2026-08-03 · 746.5205(3) · Medium High
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-07. Correction verified: 2026-08-17.
There were no current sheltering drills available during the inspection.
2025-08-19 · 746.3701(3) · Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-08-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-08-19 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-02. Correction verified: 2025-08-22.
One out of five files was missing twelve hours of annual training.
2025-08-19 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-22. Correction verified: 2025-08-22.
The operation did not have a current CPSC form.
2024-08-23 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-08-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-08-23 · 746.1013(a)(3) · Medium
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-08-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The persons in charge did not have access to all essential information. This was corrected at inspection.
2024-08-23 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-30. Correction verified: 2024-09-09.
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.
2024-08-23 · 746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-30. Correction verified: 2024-08-29.
The bus driver is not current with the required transportation safety course. The training was last completed in October 2023.
2024-08-23 · 746.901(10) · Medium
Required Personnel Records - Current Driver's License
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-08-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A copy of the van driver's current drivers license was not on file. This was corrected at inspection.
2023-09-29 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-10. Correction verified: 2023-11-15.
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 2 were behind with immunizations.
2023-09-29 · 746.901(2) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-10. Correction verified: 2023-11-04.
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 1 lacked documentation of their GED.
2023-09-29 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-06. Correction verified: 2023-10-05.
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 3 lacked the address of the emergency contact.
2023-09-29 · 746.605(14) · Medium
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-06. Correction verified: 2023-10-05.
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked the phone number of the school the child attends.
2023-09-29 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-13. Correction verified: 2023-10-25.
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked a shot record.
2023-09-29 · 745.651(1) · Medium
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-02. Correction verified: 2023-09-29.
Background checks for staff who are not longer employed by the center have not been inactivated.
2023-09-29 · 746.611(b) · Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-06. Correction verified: 2023-10-25.
Of the 10 children;s records evaluated,3 lacked a health care statement.
2023-09-29 · 746.1111 · Medium
Education Outside of U.S.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-10. Correction verified: 2023-11-14.
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.
2023-09-29 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-10. Correction verified: 2023-10-26.
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
2022-09-29 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-30. Correction verified: 2022-09-29.
Infants were sitting in seatswhere either the safety straps were not fastened or the seat was not equipped with the required straps.
2022-09-29 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-13. Correction verified: 2022-10-07.
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, four were behind with immunizations.
2022-09-29 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-13. Correction verified: 2022-10-11.
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
2022-09-29 · 746.1301(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-13. Correction verified: 2022-10-07.
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
2022-09-29 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-13. Correction verified: 2022-10-04.
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
2022-09-29 · 746.1301(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-30. Correction verified: 2022-09-30.
The bus driver is not current with the required two clock hour transportation safety training.
2022-09-29 · 745.621(a)(2) · High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-29. Correction verified: 2022-09-29.
A caregiver was allowed access to children in care without a backgriound check being submitted.
2022-09-29 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-30. Correction verified: 2022-10-10.
The required authorization for emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported are not on the center's bus.
2022-09-29 · 746.3505(e) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=101182

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.