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Children's Lighthouse Cedar Park

Child care center · 1801 BAGDAD RD, Cedar Park, TX 78613-6403 · License 1728255

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 212. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (304)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Two classrooms had cleaning supplies that were accessible to children. This was corrected when the caregivers moved the cleaning supplies out of reach of children.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four out of ten children files were missing the address for the emergency contact.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver failed to wash an infant's hands after changing their diaper. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the infant's hands.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
One classroom was using screen time with a child under the age of 2 years old. This was corrected at inspection when the tablet was turned off.
Yes
5 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that the operation failed to assign a caregiver to an age group that matched their ability to safely and effectively meet the care of non-verbal children.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The operation's vehicle safety alarms within their 4 vehicles used did not operate properly.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was leading a child to another table by pushing their head along the way, pushing children?s heads to a facedown position at tables, pushing a rolling bookshelf towards a child twice, and banging a tablet on a table by children. There is evidence to suggest the caregiver restrains children by holding them tightly.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
14 out of 17 children immunizations were not up to date.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One caregiver did not have training in the following areas: (1)Emergency preparedness ; (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations ; (3)Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?) ; (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction ; (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic ; and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three chidren were lacking the required immunizations.
5 746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
A caregiver was observed placing a child in the crib on their stomach to nap. Caregiver was instructed to place the child in the crib on their back for nap.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Out of ten classrooms observed, three caregivers did not know the number children they were supervising.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that the operation failed to notify parents of a less serious injury.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child did not have an emergency authorization on file.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Operation did not have a current fire inspection.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The caregiver did not show good judgment when she decided to carry a child in a football hold that led the child to sustaining a head injury.
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
During snack time children were only served food from one food group which did not meet the USDA nutritional guidelines.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During an investigation there is enough evidence to determine a caregiver was yelling at the children in care.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two employees were present, going in the classroom hallway, and classrooms without completed background checks. One had an inactive status on their background check. One had a pending background check. This was corrected when both employees left .
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During an investigation a caregiver was observed moving two children by one of their arms, lifting them up off the floor to a new spot.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers allowed children under the age of 2 years to participate in screen time activities.
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
Children from one class were observed running between rooms, standing on a table, and pulling each other by coats and blankets during inspection.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver's records out of ten reviewed did not have up to date CPR & first aid certification.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
During an investigation it was found that the operation waited multiple days to notify parents of children when they were made aware that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on their children while in care placing them at risk.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not have a CPSC form. This was corrected at inspection when the director was provided a form and it was signed.
Yes
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
During an investigation it was found that the operation did not provide an incident report to the parent within the required 48 hours.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Children were observed eating lunch and watching a movie. Caregiver was informed why the television could not be on and the television was powered off.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Four staff members who transport children are missing their transportation training certificate.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours. The operation reported the incident via email, but did report by either speaking with someone or reporting on the abuse and neglect website within 48 hours.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Six staff were lacking food allergy and hazardous material training.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver did not know how many children were in their care.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver without a background check eligibility letter had direct access to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver did not return to the operation from their lunch break.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to demonstrate good judgement by continuously allowing children to enter a hallway closet that self locks and having to get a key to unlock the closet and let the children out.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Two caregivers were not aware of the children's ages in their care or where to obtain the information.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Operation did not have a current sanitation report. This was corrected during my inspection when I received receipt of payment for the inspection to be completed.
Yes
4 746.3803(b) - Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
The medication authorization for a child requiring medication administration expired in April of 2024.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Children were observed sleeping with their blankets over their heads in three separate classrooms.
Yes
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Six staff were lacking food allergy and hazardous material training.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver without a background check eligibility letter had direct access to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver did not return to the operation from their lunch break.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Operation did not have a current fire inspection.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to demonstrate good judgement by continuously allowing children to enter a hallway closet that self locks and having to get a key to unlock the closet and let the children out.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Two caregivers were not aware of the children's ages in their care or where to obtain the information.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The operation's vehicle safety alarms within their 4 vehicles used did not operate properly.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Children were observed sleeping with their blankets over their heads in three separate classrooms.
Yes
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
During an investigation it was found that the operation did not provide an incident report to the parent within the required 48 hours.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four out of ten children files were missing the address for the emergency contact.
4 746.3803(b) - Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
The medication authorization for a child requiring medication administration expired in April of 2024.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two employees were present, going in the classroom hallway, and classrooms without completed background checks. One had an inactive status on their background check. One had a pending background check. This was corrected when both employees left .
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
One classroom was using screen time with a child under the age of 2 years old. This was corrected at inspection when the tablet was turned off.
Yes
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver's records out of ten reviewed did not have up to date CPR & first aid certification.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three chidren were lacking the required immunizations.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was leading a child to another table by pushing their head along the way, pushing children?s heads to a facedown position at tables, pushing a rolling bookshelf towards a child twice, and banging a tablet on a table by children. There is evidence to suggest the caregiver restrains children by holding them tightly.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that the operation failed to notify parents of a less serious injury.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During an investigation there is enough evidence to determine a caregiver was yelling at the children in care.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Operation did not have a current sanitation report. This was corrected during my inspection when I received receipt of payment for the inspection to be completed.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers allowed children under the age of 2 years to participate in screen time activities.
5 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that the operation failed to assign a caregiver to an age group that matched their ability to safely and effectively meet the care of non-verbal children.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours. The operation reported the incident via email, but did report by either speaking with someone or reporting on the abuse and neglect website within 48 hours.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
14 out of 17 children immunizations were not up to date.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The caregiver did not show good judgment when she decided to carry a child in a football hold that led the child to sustaining a head injury.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One caregiver did not have training in the following areas: (1)Emergency preparedness ; (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations ; (3)Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?) ; (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction ; (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic ; and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Four staff members who transport children are missing their transportation training certificate.
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
During snack time children were only served food from one food group which did not meet the USDA nutritional guidelines.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
During an investigation it was found that the operation waited multiple days to notify parents of children when they were made aware that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on their children while in care placing them at risk.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not have a CPSC form. This was corrected at inspection when the director was provided a form and it was signed.
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During an investigation a caregiver was observed moving two children by one of their arms, lifting them up off the floor to a new spot.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child did not have an emergency authorization on file.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Children were observed eating lunch and watching a movie. Caregiver was informed why the television could not be on and the television was powered off.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Out of ten classrooms observed, three caregivers did not know the number children they were supervising.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Two classrooms had cleaning supplies that were accessible to children. This was corrected when the caregivers moved the cleaning supplies out of reach of children.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver did not know how many children were in their care.
5 746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
A caregiver was observed placing a child in the crib on their stomach to nap. Caregiver was instructed to place the child in the crib on their back for nap.
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
Children from one class were observed running between rooms, standing on a table, and pulling each other by coats and blankets during inspection.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver failed to wash an infant's hands after changing their diaper. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the infant's hands.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Operation did not have a current fire inspection.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During an investigation a caregiver was observed moving two children by one of their arms, lifting them up off the floor to a new spot.
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
During snack time children were only served food from one food group which did not meet the USDA nutritional guidelines.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver's records out of ten reviewed did not have up to date CPR & first aid certification.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Two caregivers were not aware of the children's ages in their care or where to obtain the information.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three chidren were lacking the required immunizations.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The caregiver did not show good judgment when she decided to carry a child in a football hold that led the child to sustaining a head injury.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two employees were present, going in the classroom hallway, and classrooms without completed background checks. One had an inactive status on their background check. One had a pending background check. This was corrected when both employees left .
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
Children from one class were observed running between rooms, standing on a table, and pulling each other by coats and blankets during inspection.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Four staff members who transport children are missing their transportation training certificate.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Two classrooms had cleaning supplies that were accessible to children. This was corrected when the caregivers moved the cleaning supplies out of reach of children.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Children were observed eating lunch and watching a movie. Caregiver was informed why the television could not be on and the television was powered off.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Six staff were lacking food allergy and hazardous material training.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver failed to wash an infant's hands after changing their diaper. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the infant's hands.
Yes
5 746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
A caregiver was observed placing a child in the crib on their stomach to nap. Caregiver was instructed to place the child in the crib on their back for nap.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours. The operation reported the incident via email, but did report by either speaking with someone or reporting on the abuse and neglect website within 48 hours.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Children were observed sleeping with their blankets over their heads in three separate classrooms.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Out of ten classrooms observed, three caregivers did not know the number children they were supervising.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child did not have an emergency authorization on file.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
During an investigation it was found that the operation waited multiple days to notify parents of children when they were made aware that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on their children while in care placing them at risk.
4 746.3803(b) - Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
The medication authorization for a child requiring medication administration expired in April of 2024.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was leading a child to another table by pushing their head along the way, pushing children?s heads to a facedown position at tables, pushing a rolling bookshelf towards a child twice, and banging a tablet on a table by children. There is evidence to suggest the caregiver restrains children by holding them tightly.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
One classroom was using screen time with a child under the age of 2 years old. This was corrected at inspection when the tablet was turned off.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One caregiver did not have training in the following areas: (1)Emergency preparedness ; (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations ; (3)Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?) ; (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction ; (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic ; and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).

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

Inspections (128)

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

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