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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.
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.
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.
4 746.3503(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.
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.
4 746.1601 - 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.
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.
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(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information provided a child was grabbed leaving red marks on the child's arm.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Per video a child was grabbed by staff.
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.
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.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on interviews several witnesses saw a teacher yell at children.
3 746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
Operational policies do not address promotion of physical activities.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
All the playgrounds have overgrown grass and weeds.
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.
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.
4 746.2419(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.
4 746.3701 - 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.
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.
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.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Based on the information provided bottles were being propped up.
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the turtle classroom, the tank lid was missing.
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.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection was not up to date.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extenguisher on one bus needs to be serviced.
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.
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.
5 746.1003(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Per video a child was grabbed by staff.
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.

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

Inspections (176)

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

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