Redeemer Lutheran Children's Center

702 N 11TH ST, Baytown, TX 77520 · Harris County

22cited violations

6serious

38inspections & investigations

1enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 123
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Desiree Mendoza
Phone: (281) 422-2252
Regulated since: Oct 31, 2003
HHSC IDs: Operation 237246 · number 833326
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 8
Food & allergies 2
Staff background & training 4
Records & paperwork 2
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	2	Food & allergies (2)
2025	2	0	Records & paperwork (2)
2024	6	2	Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2023	6	0	Safety & premises (4), Other (2)
2022	6	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2)

Enforcement actions

Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)

HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.

Inspections, investigations & assessments

May 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 28, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies Serious
  An infant was observed in a play yard with a blanket and bottle for naptime.
  
  HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-05-13.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 28, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies Serious
  An infant was observed in a play yard with a blanket and bottle for naptime.
  
  HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-05-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 25, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 25, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 27, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-28. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 27, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-28. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The fire inspection expired on 11/3/2024. The Director is going to get the fire inspection done.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The fire inspection expired on 11/3/2024. The Director is going to get the fire inspection done.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver did not have current infant training. This caregiver was caring for children 12-18 months.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-28. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
HHSC inspection history
May 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver did not have current infant training. This caregiver was caring for children 12-18 months.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-28. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 17, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  One infant feeding schedule had not been updated within the past 30 days. This was corrected during the inspection when the parent arrived to complete the document.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 17, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  One infant feeding schedule had not been updated within the past 30 days. This was corrected during the inspection when the parent arrived to complete the document.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-23.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  I observe infant crib placed along exit door of the toddler classroom. Note: corrected when crib removed.
  
  HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-04.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram not posted in infant room. Note: corrected at inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.401(4) — Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-04.
- Other
  I did not observe current CPSC certificate last one expired 10/2023.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-06. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  I observe infant crib placed along exit door of the toddler classroom. Note: corrected when crib removed.
  
  HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-04.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram not posted in infant room. Note: corrected at inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.401(4) — Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-04.
- Other
  I did not observe current CPSC certificate last one expired 10/2023.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-06. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  3 out of 8 caregivers had CPR training that was completed through online learning only.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-23. Correction verified 2022-12-29.
- Safety & premises
  The fire inspection was not available upon review but director stated it was completed.
  
  HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-09. Correction verified 2022-12-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  3 out of 8 caregivers had CPR training that was completed through online learning only.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-23. Correction verified 2022-12-29.
- Safety & premises
  The fire inspection was not available upon review but director stated it was completed.
  
  HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-09. Correction verified 2022-12-07.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  A school age child was seen walking out of the gym to an empty classroom unsupervised.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-03. Correction verified 2022-06-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  A school age child was seen walking out of the gym to an empty classroom unsupervised.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-03. Correction verified 2022-06-09.
HHSC inspection history
May 25, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 25, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 7, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 7, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Redeemer Lutheran Children's Center, 702 N 11TH ST, Baytown, TX 77520-5522 (operation ID 237246, operation number 833326), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.