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Children's Lighthouse - Little Elm

Child care center · 3001 WOODLAKE PKWY, Little Elm, TX 75068-6025 · License 1728232

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 229. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (328)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The documentation provided by the manufacturer, detailing the material's impact rating as well as the requirements for installation and maintenance, was not accessible for assessment during the inspection.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One staff file was observed and is incomplete.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
On the open field playground, there are two boxes in the ground without covers and have wires in the boxes.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Ones child's file was observed and is missing a health statement signed by the physician and immunization records.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver's CPR and First Aid certification had expired as of March 2026.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
It was determined that a caregiver did not adequately supervise children while using the outside play structure. The caregiver did not redirect the children while using the play structure equipment inappropriately.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Staff are not following the nap charts that are created in the classrooms and nap charts have not been updated.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
During the inspection, I observed a child playing a game on his tablet for over one hour. It was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
A caregiver used inappropriate discipline by grabbing a child's arm after providing instructions to go to the carpet.
3 746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
During the investigation inspection, the opening classroom was observed with 1 caregiver and 19 children ranging from 18 months to 5 years old for more than 45 minutes.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed one caregiver to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding her eligibility. The operation immediately removed the caregiver from the operation.
Yes
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver yelled at the children.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The soccer net on the soccer field was found to be in poor condition and torn.
3 746.2206(1)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
Two caregivers stated that they do not take the infants outside at least twice a day. The daily schedule does not include designated times for outdoor play.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Staff did not use good judgment when not following the sign in and out procedures for children in their care. Children are not being transferred to the correct classrooms when they are not in their assigned room.
4 746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
It was observed that apples and taquitos in the fridge were not covered. This was corrected during the inspection when the cook covered the food.
Yes
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The children's nap cots in the classrooms were labeled with numbers, but the number charts assigned to the children are not being followed, the charts are not updated, and some classrooms do not have a number chart where the children are not receiving the same cots everyday.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The operation did not conduct a smoke detector testing for the following months: February, March, April, May, June, and July.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
One caregiver was observed using her cellphone during operating hours to discuss personal matters. This issue was corrected during the inspection after the caregiver was informed of the policy regarding cellphone use.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Staff did not use good judgment when not following the sign in and out procedures for children in their care.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Staff did not use good judgment when not following the sign in and out procedures for children in their care. Three classrooms were observed not following the procedures for transferring children in and out of the classroom.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One out of ten children did not have an updated immunization record.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver in the 2 and 3 year old classroom was alone with a group of children during naptime. The conditions of the background check were not followed.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One out of ten feeding instructions was not updated and expired on July 2, 2024.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The operation did not conduct a fire extinguisher inspection for the month of July/2023.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The director did not use good judgment as medication was administered to a child twice despite the medication log being up to date, and the child making a comment that medication was being administered again.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
On the playground three toy riding cars were observed with broken wheels. This was corrected at inspection by having the toy cars be removed from the playground.
Yes
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The operation did not conduct a CO detector test for the following months: May, June and July.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Two childrens files are missing hearing and vision.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver didn't demonstrated good judgement when she permitted children to pick up food from the ground and consume it.
5 746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
Cribs compliance certificates were not avilable for review.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The operation has not followed through with the plan in place for the nap cots. During the inspection it was observed that nap charts are not being followed and staff were working on the nap charts at the time of the walkthough.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Ten staff files were observed and missing the following; Two staff files are missing how the staff qualify as a caregiver, One staff files are missing that the staff have signed off on receiving the personnel policies, and One staff file is missing orientation.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child with a physician documented food allergy had an emergency plan on file; however, the required medication (EpiPen) was not available.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During transition from one classroom to another, one caregiver did not know which children they were responsible for.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Documentation obtained from the operation, determined that diaper changes were not done for a child for approximately 5 hours. This resulted in a diaper rash.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
During the investigation, it was determined that two staff did not have training certificates for administering medication.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Four out of ten caregivers did not have documented training in the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
4 746.1203(11) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
Management did not communicate with each other to let each other know a child had already received medication, resulting in a child receiving medication twice in a day.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection has been expired since 03/24/24.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Two childrens files are missing hearing and vision.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The operation did not conduct a CO detector test for the following months: May, June and July.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The director did not use good judgment as medication was administered to a child twice despite the medication log being up to date, and the child making a comment that medication was being administered again.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Ones child's file was observed and is missing a health statement signed by the physician and immunization records.
4 746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
It was observed that apples and taquitos in the fridge were not covered. This was corrected during the inspection when the cook covered the food.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
On the open field playground, there are two boxes in the ground without covers and have wires in the boxes.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed one caregiver to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding her eligibility. The operation immediately removed the caregiver from the operation.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Staff did not use good judgment when not following the sign in and out procedures for children in their care. Three classrooms were observed not following the procedures for transferring children in and out of the classroom.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The soccer net on the soccer field was found to be in poor condition and torn.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver in the 2 and 3 year old classroom was alone with a group of children during naptime. The conditions of the background check were not followed.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
On the playground three toy riding cars were observed with broken wheels. This was corrected at inspection by having the toy cars be removed from the playground.
Yes
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver yelled at the children.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Four out of ten caregivers did not have documented training in the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
4 746.1203(11) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
Management did not communicate with each other to let each other know a child had already received medication, resulting in a child receiving medication twice in a day.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Staff did not use good judgment when not following the sign in and out procedures for children in their care. Children are not being transferred to the correct classrooms when they are not in their assigned room.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
A caregiver used inappropriate discipline by grabbing a child's arm after providing instructions to go to the carpet.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The operation did not conduct a smoke detector testing for the following months: February, March, April, May, June, and July.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Ten staff files were observed and missing the following; Two staff files are missing how the staff qualify as a caregiver, One staff files are missing that the staff have signed off on receiving the personnel policies, and One staff file is missing orientation.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child with a physician documented food allergy had an emergency plan on file; however, the required medication (EpiPen) was not available.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
It was determined that a caregiver did not adequately supervise children while using the outside play structure. The caregiver did not redirect the children while using the play structure equipment inappropriately.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The children's nap cots in the classrooms were labeled with numbers, but the number charts assigned to the children are not being followed, the charts are not updated, and some classrooms do not have a number chart where the children are not receiving the same cots everyday.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One staff file was observed and is incomplete.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
During the inspection, I observed a child playing a game on his tablet for over one hour. It was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One out of ten children did not have an updated immunization record.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The operation did not conduct a fire extinguisher inspection for the month of July/2023.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The operation has not followed through with the plan in place for the nap cots. During the inspection it was observed that nap charts are not being followed and staff were working on the nap charts at the time of the walkthough.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One out of ten feeding instructions was not updated and expired on July 2, 2024.
3 746.2206(1)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
Two caregivers stated that they do not take the infants outside at least twice a day. The daily schedule does not include designated times for outdoor play.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
One caregiver was observed using her cellphone during operating hours to discuss personal matters. This issue was corrected during the inspection after the caregiver was informed of the policy regarding cellphone use.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver didn't demonstrated good judgement when she permitted children to pick up food from the ground and consume it.
3 746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The documentation provided by the manufacturer, detailing the material's impact rating as well as the requirements for installation and maintenance, was not accessible for assessment during the inspection.
5 746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
Cribs compliance certificates were not avilable for review.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver's CPR and First Aid certification had expired as of March 2026.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
During the investigation, it was determined that two staff did not have training certificates for administering medication.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection has been expired since 03/24/24.
3 746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
During the investigation inspection, the opening classroom was observed with 1 caregiver and 19 children ranging from 18 months to 5 years old for more than 45 minutes.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Documentation obtained from the operation, determined that diaper changes were not done for a child for approximately 5 hours. This resulted in a diaper rash.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Staff did not use good judgment when not following the sign in and out procedures for children in their care.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During transition from one classroom to another, one caregiver did not know which children they were responsible for.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Staff are not following the nap charts that are created in the classrooms and nap charts have not been updated.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Staff did not use good judgment when not following the sign in and out procedures for children in their care. Children are not being transferred to the correct classrooms when they are not in their assigned room.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Four out of ten caregivers did not have documented training in the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection has been expired since 03/24/24.
3 746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
During the investigation inspection, the opening classroom was observed with 1 caregiver and 19 children ranging from 18 months to 5 years old for more than 45 minutes.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During transition from one classroom to another, one caregiver did not know which children they were responsible for.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
During the inspection, I observed a child playing a game on his tablet for over one hour. It was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Documentation obtained from the operation, determined that diaper changes were not done for a child for approximately 5 hours. This resulted in a diaper rash.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
On the open field playground, there are two boxes in the ground without covers and have wires in the boxes.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One out of ten feeding instructions was not updated and expired on July 2, 2024.
5 746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
Cribs compliance certificates were not avilable for review.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The operation did not conduct a smoke detector testing for the following months: February, March, April, May, June, and July.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The operation has not followed through with the plan in place for the nap cots. During the inspection it was observed that nap charts are not being followed and staff were working on the nap charts at the time of the walkthough.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One staff file was observed and is incomplete.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
A caregiver used inappropriate discipline by grabbing a child's arm after providing instructions to go to the carpet.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Staff are not following the nap charts that are created in the classrooms and nap charts have not been updated.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed one caregiver to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding her eligibility. The operation immediately removed the caregiver from the operation.
Yes
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver in the 2 and 3 year old classroom was alone with a group of children during naptime. The conditions of the background check were not followed.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
It was determined that a caregiver did not adequately supervise children while using the outside play structure. The caregiver did not redirect the children while using the play structure equipment inappropriately.

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

Inspections (152)

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

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