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Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood

Child care center · 5103 ROSE ST, Houston, TX 77007-5240 · License 167820

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Poor

Capacity 136. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (500)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Four children were missing information about special care information.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child is missing a health statement.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
In the infant and two year old classroom did not have lids on the trash can where garbage is accessible to children.
2 746.901(6)(B) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
One caregiver did not have information that they received the centers policies.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Four caregivers did not have CPR training. One caregivers did not have in person CPR training. Two caregivers are in they 90 days but in the classrooms without someone with CPR and the other caregiver has past her 90 days and CPR has not been taken.
5 745.8641 - Requirements during probation
The operation updated the information on the form 7250 for the month of July. The director and I spoke about writing staff names who were present doing the observation.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
In the toddler classroom it was observed that a caregiver had a pending background.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill in the use zone for play structure was at 1 to 2 inches depth and equipment support posts not marked.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director is not ensuring that the operation is following minimum standards when allowing all age groups in the gym and caregivers not following their daily schedules.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operation did not have the information for parent rights in the operational policy.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
A crib in the infant classroom was blocking the exit door.
5 745.8605 - Recommend or impose an enforcement action
The operation is not following condition two, when conducting weekly walkthroug they did not document the time, names of staff present. The operation is not following condition three when caregivers who care for children under 18 months have not reviewed the standards that are required and a feeding instruction form was not updated.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
A caregivers file did not state how they meet education qualifications.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver is missing three hours of annual training for training year 6/7/2023-6/7/2024.
5 746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
In the infant classroom two cribs had blankets covering the front of the crib and the caregiver was unable to see the infants.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children's files was missing the immunizations records.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A12 month old infant was in a high chair eating with out being strap in the high chair.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
On the playground the is part of the fence missing, grass is not being maintenance, their are tree branches covering the play structure, and they were branches on the playground.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
The operation still has not gotten a emergency contact for the child. Corrected: When the director received the information and updated the file.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In the toddler and pre-school classroom the plugs did not have plug covers over them.
3 746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
One caregiver did not have information that they received the operational policies.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four children are missing address for the emergency contact.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
A infant child was not strap into the high chair at the table in the toddler classroom while they were eating snack. Corrected: When the caregiver strap the 14 month child in.
Yes
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
During the inspection I observed a 2 month old infant in a crib on the other side of a half wall alone. Three caregivers were observed on the other side of the wall with 10 infants. When inquired a caregiver stated the infant was asleep. This was corrected when the infant was found to be awake and the caregiver went on the other side of the wall and removed the infant from the crib.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Infants were in buggy ride for over 30 minutes, the infants did not have the opportunity to have floor time. They were some infants that were fuss during this buggy ride.
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
The operation did not have a emergency evacuation diagram posted in the new classroom for toddlers.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation's children's product form expired March 3, 2025.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
An infant did not have an updated feeding instruction form, the last time it was updated on 1/24/2025.
4 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
One caregiver hired 1/29/2024 caring for children 24 months and younger did not have preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, early childhood brain development and SIDS.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
The operation reduced the child/Caregiver ratio for a infant classroom specified age group 12-17 months old. When a caregiver left one caregiver with eight infants which would be three over the ratio. Corrected: When the director had someone go into the classroom with the other caregiver.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation gas inspection was last conducted on 1/11/2024, the operation should have received an inspection by 1/11/2026. This inspection is five days past due.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver had expired CPR training as of 6/2024 and the other caregiver was hired 2-27-24 and did not have CPR training.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
In a crib they was a pacifier with a stuffed animal attached. In another crib they was a 10 month old infant with a blanket.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants did not have updated feeding instruction forms, one was last done 10/7/2025 and the other one was done10/31/2025.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
One child is missing an enrollment date on the enrollment form.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child did not have immunization records in the file.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
An four month old infant was left on the side of the room alone, while a caregiver attended to infants in the classroom next door.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One child is missing an address for they emergency contact.
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Caregiver did not have control over the classroom when children were able to walk in the building from outside.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The individual is present at the operation twice in 30 days, without the required background check. Corrected: When the individual left for the morning.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The swings and a climbing equipment did not have the required surfacing material under it.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Five feeding instruction forms were not updated, they were last updated on 10/28/2023.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The director does not have an updated first aid card it expired 6/9/2024.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Caregiver stated they had 9 children in care when I counted there were 10 children.
5 745.8641 - Requirements during probation
The operation did not follow condition one when they did not have a audit for the month of July on a 7250 form. The operation did not follow condition two when they did not have staff name that was present doing the observation.
4 746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
On the emergency evacuation diagram the operation does not have the designated area where children and staff will meet inside the building.
4 746.5537(a)(4) - Electronic or Battery-Operated CO System-Document Tests, New Battery Installation and Name of Responsible Employee
The operation did not have documentation of when a new batteries being installed in the carbon monoxide detector or the name of the employee who installed the new batteries.
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
The operation did not have a emergency evacuation plan posted in the one of the rooms at the operation. Corrected: When the director posted an emergency evacuation plan was posted.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One child are still missing address for the emergency contact.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Four caregivers are missing annual training year; one caregiver is missing 2 hours of training for training year 6-7-2023 to 6-7-2024, one caregiver is missing 4 hours of training for training year 6-1-2023 to 6-1-2024, one caregiver is missing 1 1/2 hours of training for training year 5-16-2023 to 5-16-2024, one caregiver is missing 8 1/2 hours of training for training year 11-12-2022 to 11-12-2023. Correct: Caregiver that is missing 4 hours had 4 hours from training year 6-1-2024 to 6-1-2025 and caregiver that is missing 2 hours had 2 hours from training year 6-7-2024 to 6-7-2025.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operations fire inspection report expired 6/29/2022.
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A 4 month old infant was not being held while drinking their bottle.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation did not notify CCR inspector of the change in toddler classroom when added a divider in the classroom to make the classroom two different classrooms.
5 745.8641 - Requirements during probation
The operation did not follow condition four they is not and documentation that the director meet with the governing body. The operation did not follow condition one when the director did not have documentation that the caregiver was notified they were missing CPR/First Aid training or missing annual hours. The operation did not document on form 7259 for the month of May a staff audit of records.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
When asked a caregiver how many children they had she stated 13, when I counted their were 14 school age children.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One child did not have an address for their emergency contact. Correct; When the director received the address and updated the file.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child is missing immunization records.
5 745.8641 - Requirements during probation
The operation is not following condition one and four. The operation did not review staff files and use form 7250. The operation did not have documentation of a meeting with the director and governing body after the last inspection conducted on 2/9/2026.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver had expired first aid training as of 6/2024 and the other caregiver was hired 2-27-24 and did not have first aid training.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The director does not have an updated CPR card it expired 6/9/2024.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
In the two year old classroom they is still not lids on the trash can where garbage is accessible to children.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Eight infants did not have a updated feeding instruction form updated since May.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children did not have updated immunization records.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
They were 25 children in the gym youngest child was 14 months old and the oldest child was 5 years old. They were three caregivers in the gym caring for the children. It was a difference of 18 months from the youngest child to the oldest.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The operation has not provide proof of liability insurance coverage the insurance expired on 10/1/2024.
5 745.8641 - Requirements during probation
The director did not ensure that a caregiver received CPR/First training before it expired. The operation did not ensure that a child had all required information when they enrolled.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In the infant and toddler classroom paint is chipping off the walls.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver is missing 14 hours of annual training.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The inspection is overdue. Note: The inspection was paid for on 6/30/2021 and needs to follow-up with the Fire Marshal office.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Three children are missing their health statement from a doctor, on the enrollment form it stated that the health statement would be attached but there was nothing in the file.
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
The operation did not use play equipment as stated in the manufacturer's instructions when they did not acre the climber down or have it outside on the playground. The operation also allowed children younger then three years old on the climber which is only for children 3 to 6 years of age. Corrected: When the director removed the equipment.
Yes
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver CPR training expired 5-18-2025.
4 746.3415(12) - Employee Handwashing After Using Cleaners or Toxic Chemicals
Caregiver did not wash their hands after using cleaning supplies. Corrected: When the caregiver washed hands after cleaning the changing mat and used cleaning supplies.
Yes
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Infants and school age children were combined the youngest infant was 6 months of and the oldest school age child was 8 years old.
3 746.1611(a)(1) - Exceeding Maximum Group Size - 18 Mons - 4 Years (30 mins)
The two year old classroom and school age children were outside on the playground at the same time, the groups were mixed together for approximately 15 minutes.
3 746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
The operation did not have the correct information for how parents can get minimum standards online, contact the abuse and neglect line, and the HHSC website.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
The operation did not have on the enrollment forms if parents could document if the child had any special needs.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
In the caterpillar one classroom three children were not strap in the high chair. In the infant classroom two children were not strap in the bouncer and one child in the high chair. Corrected: When caregiver strap child in the high chairs and removed children out of the bouncers.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child that has been enrolled at the operation for over a year is missing a health statement.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The director failed to notify licensing when the operation change the infant and toddler classrooms.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The operation did not have the most updated inspection report posted at the operation. Corrected: When the director posted the inspection form from 12/18/2023.
Yes
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two caregivers did not have first aid training. One caregiver was left alone with children and the other caregiver is past her 90 days of hire.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director is not ensuring that caregivers are follow minimum standards. The director is not ensuring task to caregivers are placed in positions that a match their skill set.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation last updated the Children's Products on 8/25/2022.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director did not ensure the operation filled out form 2970 for the safe sleep deficiency. The director has not ensured that caregivers are assigned with duties that match their skill set.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One children is missing a emergency contact information and 3 children were missing an address for their emergency contact.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children are missing health statements from the doctor.
4 746.2403(3) - Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
They were infants group with a three year old. The youngest infant was 12 months old.
Yes
5 745.8641 - Requirements during probation
The operation is not following condition two, when conducting weekly walk through they did not document the time, names of staff present. The operation is not following condition three when caregivers who care for children under 18 months have not reviewed the standards that are required and a feeding instruction form was not updated.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
A six month old infant was swaddled in a bouncer.
4 746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
The operation did not notify parents about the safe sleep deficiency and they did not use form 2970.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child does not have immunization records on file.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver is missing two hours of annual training for training year 1-17-2024 to 1-17-2025.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
A four month old infant bottle was being prop up by a caterpillar pillow.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Three caregivers were in the hallway, while the three and four year old where in the classroom napping.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
One child that turned four on July 19 did not have hearing or vision screen in their file.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A six month old infant was in a bouncer not strapped in the bouncer.
3 746.2423 - Naptime for Infants
They was a four month old infant sleeping in the classroom alone with the lights out in the classroom.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Caregiver was not aware of the children's age in the classroom.
3 746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
A caregiver did not have any documentation that they attended orientation.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (264)

264 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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