Memorial Lutheran School
5800 WESTHEIMER RD, Houston, TX 77057 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 250
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lozetta Davis
- Phone
- (713) 782-4022
- Regulated since
- Sep 3, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 97700 · number 155306
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 6 | 4 | Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 16 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Discipline & child guidance (4), Safety & premises (2), Other (8) |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed a changing mat cover with a tear making the mat absorbent.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-24. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
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Illness & medication
Observed expired emergency medication stored in the medication cabinet. NOTE: This corrected by being removed and returned to the parent.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-10.
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Other
Observed the playground without the appropriate amount of loose fill.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-24. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed a changing mat cover with a tear making the mat absorbent.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-24. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
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Illness & medication
Observed expired emergency medication stored in the medication cabinet. NOTE: This corrected by being removed and returned to the parent.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-10.
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Other
Observed the playground without the appropriate amount of loose fill.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-24. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
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.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-24. Correction verified 2025-03-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
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.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-24. Correction verified 2025-03-31.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-21.
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Other
A caregiver was caught on video improperly feeding an infant in an unsafe manner.
HHSC 746.2419(5) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-21.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Feb 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-21.
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Other
A caregiver was caught on video improperly feeding an infant in an unsafe manner.
HHSC 746.2419(5) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies Serious
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Sep 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One out of six children files reviewed did not have a health statement available to review.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One out of six children files reviewed did not have a health statement available to review.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Other
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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 31, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 1, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the results and preponderance of evidence of the DFP investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support corporal punishment by a caregiver.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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May 1, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the results and preponderance of evidence of the DFP investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support corporal punishment by a caregiver.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was not a current annual sanitation inspection available for review.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-02-19.
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Safety & premises
There was not a current annual fire inspection available to review.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Other
One out of six children files reviewed did not have a health statement available for licensing to review.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-02-02.
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Illness & medication
Four out of six children files reviewed needed an updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-02-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was not a current annual sanitation inspection available for review.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-02-19.
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Safety & premises
There was not a current annual fire inspection available to review.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Other
One out of six children files reviewed did not have a health statement available for licensing to review.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-02-02.
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Illness & medication
Four out of six children files reviewed needed an updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-02-02.
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Other
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Aug 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
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.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
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.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-04.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 29, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 29, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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