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Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center

8 critical, 4 serious, 4 minor findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 12, 2025.

5050 E Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77505 · (281) 991-8600

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsPasadena licensed centers, n=37

Critical findings8 critical, 4 serious, 4 minor across 16 inspections and 4 investigations (20 visits). Most recent critical: Nov 12, 2025.

Critical8 vs median 8

65% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 16

81% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2018Full Permit

Practical8:30a–3:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 107 places

Texas HHSC operation #1659321 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providednot listed
Snacks providednot listed
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2025
Nov 12, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  I did not observe carbon monoxide detector in the daycare building.
  Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified Nov 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operational policies is missing complete list of the parent rights documentation.
  Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified Nov 14, 2025. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
Nov 12, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  I did not observe carbon monoxide detector in the daycare building.
  Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified Nov 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operational policies is missing complete list of the parent rights documentation.
  Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified Nov 14, 2025. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
Nov 12, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  I did not observe carbon monoxide detector in the daycare building.
  Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified Nov 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operational policies is missing complete list of the parent rights documentation.
  Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified Nov 14, 2025. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
Nov 12, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  I did not observe carbon monoxide detector in the daycare building.
  Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified Nov 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operational policies is missing complete list of the parent rights documentation.
  Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified Nov 14, 2025. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
Jan 17, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  It was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2024 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/25.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 17, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  It was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2024 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/25.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 17, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  It was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2024 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/25.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 17, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  It was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2024 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/25.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2024
Apr 3, 2024 to Nov 21, 20248 inspections
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2023
Dec 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Fire inspection dated for 11/29/2022 was observed during inspection.
  Corrected Jan 13, 2024, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Dec 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Fire inspection dated for 11/29/2022 was observed during inspection.
  Corrected Jan 13, 2024, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Dec 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Fire inspection dated for 11/29/2022 was observed during inspection.
  Corrected Jan 13, 2024, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Dec 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Fire inspection dated for 11/29/2022 was observed during inspection.
  Corrected Jan 13, 2024, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).

Show 16 older visits, not counted above

Jan 5, 2023 to Jan 5, 20234 inspections
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2022
Oct 14, 2022 to Oct 27, 20224 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Oct 27, 2022 inspection
- Oct 27, 2022 inspection
- Oct 27, 2022 inspection
- Oct 27, 2022 inspection
- Oct 14, 2022 complaint investigation
- Oct 14, 2022 complaint investigation
- Oct 14, 2022 complaint investigation
- Oct 14, 2022 complaint investigation
Jan 6, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  One caregiver was lacking current training for children under 24 months. The caregiver was caring for children under 24 months.
  Corrected Jan 11, 2022, verified Jan 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
Jan 6, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  One caregiver was lacking current training for children under 24 months. The caregiver was caring for children under 24 months.
  Corrected Jan 11, 2022, verified Jan 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
Jan 6, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  One caregiver was lacking current training for children under 24 months. The caregiver was caring for children under 24 months.
  Corrected Jan 11, 2022, verified Jan 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
Jan 6, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  One caregiver was lacking current training for children under 24 months. The caregiver was caring for children under 24 months.
  Corrected Jan 11, 2022, verified Jan 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).

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