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Texas HHSC records list 23 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 20, 2026.
The same records list 23 cited deficiencies dated February 1, 2024 to August 20, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 15 Medium High, 2 Medium, 1 Medium Low, 2 Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 23 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 23 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 23 cited deficiencies for Zion Lutheran Church Children's Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 15 Medium High, 2 Medium, 1 Medium Low, 2 Low).
Records list 23 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-20.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 3 |
| Medium High | 15 |
| Medium | 2 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 2 |
| 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.
2026-08-20 · 746.1329(d) · Low
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.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-04
2026-07-22 · 746.801(11) · Medium High
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…
Correction date recorded: 2026-07-31
2026-07-22 · 746.1329(d) · Low
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.
Correction date recorded: 2026-07-31
2026-08-20 · 746.1329(d) · Low
Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-04. Correction verified: 2026-09-01.
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.
2026-07-22 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-24. Correction verified: 2026-08-20.
Four caregivers did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
2026-07-22 · 746.5405 · Medium High
Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-31. Correction verified: 2026-07-30.
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.
2026-07-22 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-07. Correction verified: 2026-08-20.
One caregiver completed 16 out of 24 annual hours for the evaluation year 7/2025-6/2026.
2026-07-22 · 746.1329(d) · Low
Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-31. Correction verified: 2026-08-20.
Two caregivers were missing documentation of completing pre-service training and three caregivers did not have signature of the trainer who completed the orientation.
2026-07-22 · 746.801(11) · Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-31. Correction verified: 2026-07-30.
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.
2026-01-14 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-11. Correction verified: 2026-02-20.
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.
2025-12-22 · 746.2505(2) · Medium High
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-23. Correction verified: 2026-01-06.
One classroom observed had the classroom toys kept on top of the cubbies, inaccessible to the children.
2025-12-22 · 746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-09. Correction verified: 2026-02-02.
Five out of eleven staff files evaluated had not completed the required 24 annual training hours for their evaluated periods.
2025-09-22 · 746.3317 · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-18. Correction verified: 2025-12-10.
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.
2025-05-06 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-20. Correction verified: 2025-06-16.
Three out of ten child files evaluated did not have updated immunization records on file.
2025-05-06 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-20. Correction verified: 2025-05-20.
One out of ten staff files evaluated had completed 20 out of 24 annual hours.
2025-05-06 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-09. Correction verified: 2025-05-19.
Four infants, ages 2-9 mos of age did not have a current feeding instruction form on file.
2024-11-25 · 746.3301(f)(2) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-17. Correction verified: 2025-01-29.
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.
2024-11-20 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-22. Correction verified: 2024-12-03.
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.
2024-10-30 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-30. Correction verified: 2024-11-20.
Two infant children were observed not having their hands washed after being diapered.
2024-10-30 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-30. Correction verified: 2024-11-20.
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.
2024-10-30 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-30. Correction verified: 2024-11-20.
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.
2024-10-30 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-30. Correction verified: 2024-11-20.
Two out of four bottles observed on the counter were not labeled with the child's name for identification.
2024-05-20 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-20. Correction verified: 2024-06-04.
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.
2024-05-20 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-31. Correction verified: 2024-06-04.
One out of ten child files evaluated was missing updated vaccination records.
2024-05-16 · 746.1205(a)(1) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-14. Correction verified: 2024-06-28.
A 15 month old child was left without supervision on the playground.
2024-02-01 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-05. Correction verified: 2024-02-07.
Four infant feeding plans evaluated for children ages 5 mos, 5 mos, 10 mos, & 10 mos did not have a current plan on file.
2023-05-11 · 746.3407(13) · Medium High
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-11. Correction verified: 2023-06-07.
A box of baking soda was accessible to children in the bathroom.
2023-03-02 · 746.701(5) · Medium
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-30. Correction verified: 2023-04-12.
The operation completed an incident report 5 days after the incident occurred.
2023-03-02 · 746.707 · Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-30. Correction verified: 2023-04-12.
Parent signatures were not obtained for the incident reports completed.
2023-03-02 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-30. Correction verified: 2023-04-12.
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.
2022-09-09 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-23. Correction verified: 2022-10-04.
The last recorded fire drill was conducted on 7/21/22.
2022-09-09 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-23. Correction verified: 2022-09-16.
3 out of 10 staff files reviewed did not have a CPR certificate on file.
2022-09-09 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.
3 out of 10 staff did not have a First Aid certificate on file.
2022-09-09 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-23. Correction verified: 2022-10-04.
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.
2022-09-09 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-09-09 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-09. Correction verified: 2022-10-04.
An infant caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child.
2022-06-01 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-29. Correction verified: 2022-07-12.
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.
2022-04-28 · 746.305(a)(2) · Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-17. Correction verified: 2022-06-10.
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.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=95666
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.