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The Lighthouse School

Child care center · 5701 N FRAZIER ST, Conroe, TX 77303-1474 · License 1634425

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 255. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (352)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5— 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The provider did not contact Childcare Regulation when a child was grabbed leaving red marks on their arm.
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5— 746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
During the investigation, it was determined that the director did not report the suspected abuse to licensing.
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5— 746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
Two 15 month old heads were covered with a blanket. Per the teacher this helps the children sleep. The teacher removed the blankets from their heads when brought to the attention by CCR.
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4— 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
it was found that the diaper changing mat has a tear exposing the foam. Note: A picture was taken. This was corrected at inspection when it was replaced with a new one.
Yes
4— 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Cleaning supplies was hanging up in both school age bathrooms, in reach of children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies was moved to a higher shelf.
Yes
3— 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Based on interviews conducted children under the age of two are watching videos.
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4— 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
All 4 drivers have expired transportation training. The last training was completed in 2024.
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4— 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the infant classroom there were 13 infants. The specified age group was 10 months. The ratio was over by 3 infants.
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3— 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions for 3 children not yet on table food have not been updated since August of 2022.
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4— 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The playgrounds had overgrown weeds and grass that the children were playing in.
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5— 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information provided a child was grabbed leaving red marks on the child's arm.
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5— 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Per video a child was grabbed by staff.
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4— 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
During the DFPS investigation it was determined that instead of holding the 4 month old child, staff propped their bottle.
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4— 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In Preschool II classroom there is chipped paint within reach of children.
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5— 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on interviews several witnesses saw a teacher yell at children.
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3— 746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
Operational policies do not address promotion of physical activities.
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4— 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
All the playgrounds have overgrown grass and weeds.
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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
It was found a child was left unsupervised in the classroom close to an hour. Child was asleep.
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3— 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
While reviewing 6 childrens records the following was observed: 1. One child needs an address for their school. 2. Two children need hearing and vision tests.
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4— 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A four month old was laying on a bobby pillow being fed by staff and not being held.
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4— 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
On the Toddler Two Playground there is an exposed white pipe where the children run and walk around the playground. The exposed pipe poses a tripping hazard. A picture was taken.
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5— 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kit in one out of three buses was missing a thermometer, scissors and tweezers. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the items were added to the first aid kit.
Yes
4— 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Based on the DFPS investigation video footage obtained showed a caregiver was using an electronic device while caring for children. The caregiver was looking was looking down at the device and not engaging with the children.
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3— 746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
During the investigation, it was determined that caregivers were separating children from the group for 30 minutes as a form of discipline.
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5— 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Based on the information provided bottles were being propped up.
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5— 746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
During the investigation, it was determined that parents were not notified of their children being a part of the allegation.
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4— 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the turtle classroom, the tank lid was missing.
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4— 746.2417(8) - Activities for Infants - Provide Large Muscle Development
A caregiver placed a three-month-old child in a stationary jumper; the child cannot yet support himself in the upright position therefore this is not an age appropriate activity or age appropriate equipment.
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4— 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection was not up to date.
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4— 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
A changing mat has a hole in it. Foam was exposed in which a child could choke on it. This was corrected during the inspection when the mat was replaced.
Yes
5— 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
It was heard by Child Care Regulation a teacher yelled at a child to sit down.
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4— 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is a tripping hazard on the playground. There is an exposed pipe. A picture was taken.
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5— 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver failed to intervene when necessary to ensure a child's safety.
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5— 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Per video a child's shoes were tied so tightly by staff that medical attention had to be sought.
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5— 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extenguisher on one bus needs to be serviced.
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5— 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information gathered a teacher would make children cry and forced them sit down. The teacher is no longer at the center.
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5— 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the findings from a DFPS investigation the operation employed a caregiver who was found to be abusive in her interactions with the children in care.
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5— 746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
During the investigation, it was determined the director did not properly supervise a caregiver allowing the caregiver to remain in the classroom after concerns were identified with the caregiver's interactions with children in care.
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5— 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
It was found that caregivers did not do name to face/count when the children were moved from the classroom to gym for the movie.
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5— 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on the information gathered the provider did not report to Child Care Regulation the mistreatment of children in their care.
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5— 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the findings of a DFPS investigation it was determined that the following forms of inappropriate discipline were used, hitting, slapping, biting, pushing, grabbing and dragging a child in care.
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3— 746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
Two vans were missing guide to first aide. This was corrected during the inspection when the guides were placed in the vans
Yes
4— 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There is chipped paint, water stained ceiling tile, broken piece of wood that could cut a child, a broken drain on the playground that could cut a child due to the sharp edged.
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3— 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information provided the incident report was not shared with the parent when their child chipped their tooth while in care.
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5— 746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
During the investigation, it was determined that parents were not notified of their children being a part of the allegation.
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3— 746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
During the investigation, it was determined that caregivers were separating children from the group for 30 minutes as a form of discipline.
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5— 746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
During the investigation, it was determined the director did not properly supervise a caregiver allowing the caregiver to remain in the classroom after concerns were identified with the caregiver's interactions with children in care.
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4— 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
All the playgrounds have overgrown grass and weeds.
—
4— 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
On the Toddler Two Playground there is an exposed white pipe where the children run and walk around the playground. The exposed pipe poses a tripping hazard. A picture was taken.
—
3— 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Based on interviews conducted children under the age of two are watching videos.
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4— 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
During the DFPS investigation it was determined that instead of holding the 4 month old child, staff propped their bottle.
—
5— 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extenguisher on one bus needs to be serviced.
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5— 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Per video a child was grabbed by staff.
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5— 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the findings of a DFPS investigation it was determined that the following forms of inappropriate discipline were used, hitting, slapping, biting, pushing, grabbing and dragging a child in care.
—
4— 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
it was found that the diaper changing mat has a tear exposing the foam. Note: A picture was taken. This was corrected at inspection when it was replaced with a new one.
Yes
5— 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
It was found that caregivers did not do name to face/count when the children were moved from the classroom to gym for the movie.
—
3— 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions for 3 children not yet on table food have not been updated since August of 2022.
—
5— 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kit in one out of three buses was missing a thermometer, scissors and tweezers. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the items were added to the first aid kit.
Yes
3— 746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
Operational policies do not address promotion of physical activities.
—
5— 746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
Two 15 month old heads were covered with a blanket. Per the teacher this helps the children sleep. The teacher removed the blankets from their heads when brought to the attention by CCR.
—
4— 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
All 4 drivers have expired transportation training. The last training was completed in 2024.
—
4— 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the turtle classroom, the tank lid was missing.
—
5— 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
It was heard by Child Care Regulation a teacher yelled at a child to sit down.
—
5— 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information gathered a teacher would make children cry and forced them sit down. The teacher is no longer at the center.
—
3— 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
While reviewing 6 childrens records the following was observed: 1. One child needs an address for their school. 2. Two children need hearing and vision tests.
—
5— 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information provided a child was grabbed leaving red marks on the child's arm.
—
4— 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Based on the DFPS investigation video footage obtained showed a caregiver was using an electronic device while caring for children. The caregiver was looking was looking down at the device and not engaging with the children.
—
4— 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The playgrounds had overgrown weeds and grass that the children were playing in.
—
5— 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on interviews several witnesses saw a teacher yell at children.
—
4— 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Cleaning supplies was hanging up in both school age bathrooms, in reach of children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies was moved to a higher shelf.
Yes
4— 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection was not up to date.
—
4— 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A four month old was laying on a bobby pillow being fed by staff and not being held.
—
4— 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There is chipped paint, water stained ceiling tile, broken piece of wood that could cut a child, a broken drain on the playground that could cut a child due to the sharp edged.
—
5— 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on the information gathered the provider did not report to Child Care Regulation the mistreatment of children in their care.
—
4— 746.2417(8) - Activities for Infants - Provide Large Muscle Development
A caregiver placed a three-month-old child in a stationary jumper; the child cannot yet support himself in the upright position therefore this is not an age appropriate activity or age appropriate equipment.
—
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
It was found a child was left unsupervised in the classroom close to an hour. Child was asleep.
—
5— 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Per video a child's shoes were tied so tightly by staff that medical attention had to be sought.
—
5— 746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
During the investigation, it was determined that the director did not report the suspected abuse to licensing.
—
4— 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In Preschool II classroom there is chipped paint within reach of children.
—
5— 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the findings from a DFPS investigation the operation employed a caregiver who was found to be abusive in her interactions with the children in care.
—
5— 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver failed to intervene when necessary to ensure a child's safety.
—
4— 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is a tripping hazard on the playground. There is an exposed pipe. A picture was taken.
—
4— 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the infant classroom there were 13 infants. The specified age group was 10 months. The ratio was over by 3 infants.
—
5— 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The provider did not contact Childcare Regulation when a child was grabbed leaving red marks on their arm.
—
5— 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Based on the information provided bottles were being propped up.
—
4— 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
A changing mat has a hole in it. Foam was exposed in which a child could choke on it. This was corrected during the inspection when the mat was replaced.
Yes
3— 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information provided the incident report was not shared with the parent when their child chipped their tooth while in care.
—
3— 746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
Two vans were missing guide to first aide. This was corrected during the inspection when the guides were placed in the vans
Yes
5— 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Per video a child's shoes were tied so tightly by staff that medical attention had to be sought.
—
4— 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The playgrounds had overgrown weeds and grass that the children were playing in.
—
4— 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
A changing mat has a hole in it. Foam was exposed in which a child could choke on it. This was corrected during the inspection when the mat was replaced.
Yes
5— 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information provided a child was grabbed leaving red marks on the child's arm.
—
5— 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extenguisher on one bus needs to be serviced.
—
4— 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Cleaning supplies was hanging up in both school age bathrooms, in reach of children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies was moved to a higher shelf.
Yes
3— 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
While reviewing 6 childrens records the following was observed: 1. One child needs an address for their school. 2. Two children need hearing and vision tests.
—
4— 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There is chipped paint, water stained ceiling tile, broken piece of wood that could cut a child, a broken drain on the playground that could cut a child due to the sharp edged.
—
5— 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver failed to intervene when necessary to ensure a child's safety.
—
3— 746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
During the investigation, it was determined that caregivers were separating children from the group for 30 minutes as a form of discipline.
—
3— 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Based on interviews conducted children under the age of two are watching videos.
—
5— 746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
During the investigation, it was determined that the director did not report the suspected abuse to licensing.
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Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (176)

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

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