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Zion Lutheran Church Children's Center
A licensed child care center in Kerrville, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 600 BARNETT ST, Kerrville, TX 78028
County: Kerr County
Phone: (830) 896-5880
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 96 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 65635
Permit: Full Permit, issued March 26, 1987
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 65635 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 24 inspections
- 15 investigations
- 24 citations from these visits (risk level: High 4, Medium High 15, Medium 2, Medium Low 1, Low 2)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from April 28, 2022 to October 23, 2026, newest first: 55 visits and 36 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 23, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 20, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: September 4, 2026 · Correction verified: September 1, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
August 18, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 23, 2026 · Correction verified: October 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver failed to actively supervise children while on the playground by exiting the playground twice and having their back to the children while they were climbing/jumping on the playscape.
July 22, 2026 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2026 · Correction verified: August 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers were missing documentation of completing pre-service training and three caregivers did not have signature of the trainer who completed the orientation.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2026 · Correction verified: August 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four caregivers did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2026 · Correction verified: July 30, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2026 · Correction verified: July 30, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 7, 2026 · Correction verified: August 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver completed 16 out of 24 annual hours for the evaluation year 7/2025-6/2026.
July 14, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
February 20, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 15, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 14, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 11, 2026 · Correction verified: February 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
January 6, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 2, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
December 22, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 23, 2025 · Correction verified: January 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One classroom observed had the classroom toys kept on top of the cubbies, inaccessible to the children.
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 9, 2026 · Correction verified: February 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Five out of eleven staff files evaluated had not completed the required 24 annual training hours for their evaluated periods.
December 15, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
December 10, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 24, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 20, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
October 3, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 29, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
September 29, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 22, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 18, 2025 · Correction verified: December 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
August 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 30, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 29, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
May 6, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 9, 2025 · Correction verified: May 19, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four infants, ages 2-9 mos of age did not have a current feeding instruction form on file.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 20, 2025 · Correction verified: June 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three out of ten child files evaluated did not have updated immunization records on file.
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 20, 2025 · Correction verified: May 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of ten staff files evaluated had completed 20 out of 24 annual hours.
January 29, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 6, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 1, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
December 3, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 25, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.3301(f)(2) - Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 17, 2025 · Correction verified: January 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
November 20, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 22, 2024 · Correction verified: December 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
October 30, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 30, 2024 · Correction verified: November 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 30, 2024 · Correction verified: November 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two infant children were observed not having their hands washed after being diapered.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 30, 2024 · Correction verified: November 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 30, 2024 · Correction verified: November 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two out of four bottles observed on the counter were not labeled with the child's name for identification.
August 26, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
June 28, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 4, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 22, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
May 20, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 20, 2024 · Correction verified: June 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 31, 2024 · Correction verified: June 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of ten child files evaluated was missing updated vaccination records.
May 16, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 14, 2024 · Correction verified: June 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 15 month old child was left without supervision on the playground.
February 7, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 1, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 5, 2024 · Correction verified: February 7, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four infant feeding plans evaluated for children ages 5 mos, 5 mos, 10 mos, & 10 mos did not have a current plan on file.
January 26, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
June 7, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 11, 2023 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 11, 2023 · Correction verified: June 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A box of baking soda was accessible to children in the bathroom.
April 29, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
April 12, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 6, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 2, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 3 citations
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 30, 2023 · Correction verified: April 12, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation completed an incident report 5 days after the incident occurred.
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 30, 2023 · Correction verified: April 12, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Parent signatures were not obtained for the incident reports completed.
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 30, 2023 · Correction verified: April 12, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
February 21, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 17, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
October 4, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 9, 2022 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 23, 2022 · Correction verified: October 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 23, 2022 · Correction verified: September 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
3 out of 10 staff files reviewed did not have a CPR certificate on file.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 9, 2022 · Correction verified: October 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 23, 2022 · Correction verified: October 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The last recorded fire drill was conducted on 7/21/22.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
June 27, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
June 23, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
June 3, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
June 1, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 29, 2022 · Correction verified: July 12, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
May 2, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 28, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 17, 2022 · Correction verified: June 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
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