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About Kinsmen Lutheran Church
Kinsmen Children's Academy Early Learning
Kinsmen Children’s Academy (KCA) has served the Houston community for over 50 years, offering a Christian-centered environment for children from 6 weeks to 13 years old. Parents frequently describe the center as a "home away from home," praising the "loving" and "family-oriented" atmosphere where children are treated like family. The facility features newly renovated classrooms, an outdoor playground, and a full-sized gym, providing ample space for both structured learning and physical activity. Operating from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, KCA provides full-time care, a Mother's Day Out program, and summer sessions like Camp Hope. Led by Director Sara Ray, the academy integrates faith-based values with early childhood education. While the center provides daily snacks, it is important for parents to note that students typically bring their own lunches, except for occasional special meal days or summer camp sessions.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
This congregation understands, follows, and exemplifies the real mission of the Christian faith. Not only are they welcoming, unjudging, kind, and helpful in their words, but they have a passion for helping the community around them. They are evangelical not by forcing uncomfortable conversations, but by getting out into the community and leading by example. They integrate and collaborate with charities and businesses in the area to have a presence and make an impact. They walk the walk and respectfully talk the talk. Kinsmen welcomes and encourages a critical mind regarding how we all interpret, internalize and act on the printed word of the Bible. They focus on the overall message, relate it to our modern lives and make the teachings actionable, regardless of your level of faith, background, demographic, etc. My family is in the process of becoming members. In many ways, we've been searching for a church community for over a decade, and I personally have never seen another congregation as welcoming and encouraging as this. We are very hopeful for our future with them.
Kinsmen Lutheran Church is more than a place of worship and praise, it is a community guided by God’s love that deeply touches all whom need grace in his or her life. My family and I are new members of the Kinsmen congregation, but for years before joining, Kinsmen was a part of our life. Our family first connected with the church through the fantastic Kinsmen Children’s Academy. I felt nerves about sending my little one to a church for a mother’s day out program. My nerves were quickly subdued when my child and my growing family were welcomed and cared for as if we were blood family. Four years later, all three of my children attend MDO, preschool & Camp Hope programs; and have inspired my husband and I to invigorate, rediscover faith in our life and family. Worship service may feel like a daunting task on a Sunday morning; at Kinsmen I feel lifted spirits that dampen any unrest. All are welcome, and encouraged, regardless of where you are in your faith journey. The leadership of the church relates messages of hope, grace, God’s love, that are relevant to modern life. The first worship service my husband & I attended together took both our breath away. Not only was the message about forgiveness in the context of family strife, we both thought and experienced the undeniable moment that we were receiving God’s word at exactly the time when we needed it most. Being a part of a service where everyone experiences the same poignant message and all have the same belief about praising this amazing life, grows my faith in God’s kingdom, and with my fellow brethren. The Kinsmen community is rooted in faith and relevant to life. God’s work through our hands is not just a one time Sunday event at Kinsmen Lutheran. One church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor is the blessing of this Lutheran church’s purpose. Please join our evangelical community through any of the ministries, worship services and experience grace and inspiration of God and Jesus Christ.
A super worship experience. Each service that is held keeps God number one and provides biblical instruction and principles. Plenty of diverse activities for all ages. Best church in Houston area!
Great church, great people, great fellowship. Big supporters of the community.
From a videographer's perspective, the lack of maintenance of the ceiling-mounted lighting is a big problem. Most of the larger spot lights are now dead and have been for almost a year.
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Safety Record
No safety concerns found. Verifiable records and news searches do not indicate any major incidents, closures, or legal issues for this specific facility.
Parent Reputation
The facility maintains a positive reputation among parents, who frequently describe it as a 'home away from home' with a 'loving' and 'family-oriented' atmosphere. Common themes in parent reviews include high levels of trust in the staff, satisfaction with the faith-based curriculum, and appreciation for the clean, updated facilities.
Staff Insights
Employee reviews are mixed, with some staff describing a 'fun and loving workplace' where they felt supported, while others reported inconsistencies in management and director leadership. Some reviews on Indeed also noted that the pay is relatively low compared to the responsibilities involved.





