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Childrens Lighthouse of Princeton

Child care center · 827 S. BEAUCHAMP BLVD., Princeton, TX 75407 · License 1819743

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 251. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (64)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and lifted them from the ground. The action by the caregiver caused substantial bruising to the child's arm.
4 746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during this investigation that the child mentioned in the report was not given and/or offered water or a change of milk to drink through the school day. The child was allowed to only drink the same milk he arrived to care with throughout the day. the center director, has in place that the children's personal cups can only be filled with water at drop off time. Milk will be given throughout the day in disposal cups.
Yes
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with the parent and staff, it was determined that a child did not have their diaper promptly changed.
4 746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
This finding was notified after the completion of a DFPS investigation. The operation was notified of a deficiency in Standard 746.1201(4) - Abuse and Neglect on 01/12/26 and failed to notify the parents of the deficiency by the allotted date, 01/17/26. The operation didn't notify the parents of the deficiency until 02/06/26.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The parent handbook was missing information about parent rights.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. In two restrooms where diapers were changed, there was not a changing table or a smooth, non-absorbent pad to change diapers.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was abused by a caregiver and the caregiver mentioned in the allegations has been found Reason to Believe.
4 746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not utilize positive statements when redirecting a child in care to move to another area in the room.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The parent handbook was missing information about parent rights.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was abused by a caregiver and the caregiver mentioned in the allegations has been found Reason to Believe.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. In two restrooms where diapers were changed, there was not a changing table or a smooth, non-absorbent pad to change diapers.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and lifted them from the ground. The action by the caregiver caused substantial bruising to the child's arm.
4 746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not utilize positive statements when redirecting a child in care to move to another area in the room.
4 746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during this investigation that the child mentioned in the report was not given and/or offered water or a change of milk to drink through the school day. The child was allowed to only drink the same milk he arrived to care with throughout the day. the center director, has in place that the children's personal cups can only be filled with water at drop off time. Milk will be given throughout the day in disposal cups.
Yes
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with the parent and staff, it was determined that a child did not have their diaper promptly changed.
4 746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
This finding was notified after the completion of a DFPS investigation. The operation was notified of a deficiency in Standard 746.1201(4) - Abuse and Neglect on 01/12/26 and failed to notify the parents of the deficiency by the allotted date, 01/17/26. The operation didn't notify the parents of the deficiency until 02/06/26.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with the parent and staff, it was determined that a child did not have their diaper promptly changed.
4 746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
This finding was notified after the completion of a DFPS investigation. The operation was notified of a deficiency in Standard 746.1201(4) - Abuse and Neglect on 01/12/26 and failed to notify the parents of the deficiency by the allotted date, 01/17/26. The operation didn't notify the parents of the deficiency until 02/06/26.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and lifted them from the ground. The action by the caregiver caused substantial bruising to the child's arm.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. In two restrooms where diapers were changed, there was not a changing table or a smooth, non-absorbent pad to change diapers.
4 746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not utilize positive statements when redirecting a child in care to move to another area in the room.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The parent handbook was missing information about parent rights.
4 746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during this investigation that the child mentioned in the report was not given and/or offered water or a change of milk to drink through the school day. The child was allowed to only drink the same milk he arrived to care with throughout the day. the center director, has in place that the children's personal cups can only be filled with water at drop off time. Milk will be given throughout the day in disposal cups.
Yes
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was abused by a caregiver and the caregiver mentioned in the allegations has been found Reason to Believe.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was abused by a caregiver and the caregiver mentioned in the allegations has been found Reason to Believe.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. In two restrooms where diapers were changed, there was not a changing table or a smooth, non-absorbent pad to change diapers.
4 746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
This finding was notified after the completion of a DFPS investigation. The operation was notified of a deficiency in Standard 746.1201(4) - Abuse and Neglect on 01/12/26 and failed to notify the parents of the deficiency by the allotted date, 01/17/26. The operation didn't notify the parents of the deficiency until 02/06/26.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The parent handbook was missing information about parent rights.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and lifted them from the ground. The action by the caregiver caused substantial bruising to the child's arm.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with the parent and staff, it was determined that a child did not have their diaper promptly changed.
4 746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not utilize positive statements when redirecting a child in care to move to another area in the room.
4 746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during this investigation that the child mentioned in the report was not given and/or offered water or a change of milk to drink through the school day. The child was allowed to only drink the same milk he arrived to care with throughout the day. the center director, has in place that the children's personal cups can only be filled with water at drop off time. Milk will be given throughout the day in disposal cups.
Yes
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with the parent and staff, it was determined that a child did not have their diaper promptly changed.
4 746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not utilize positive statements when redirecting a child in care to move to another area in the room.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The parent handbook was missing information about parent rights.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. In two restrooms where diapers were changed, there was not a changing table or a smooth, non-absorbent pad to change diapers.
4 746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
This finding was notified after the completion of a DFPS investigation. The operation was notified of a deficiency in Standard 746.1201(4) - Abuse and Neglect on 01/12/26 and failed to notify the parents of the deficiency by the allotted date, 01/17/26. The operation didn't notify the parents of the deficiency until 02/06/26.
4 746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during this investigation that the child mentioned in the report was not given and/or offered water or a change of milk to drink through the school day. The child was allowed to only drink the same milk he arrived to care with throughout the day. the center director, has in place that the children's personal cups can only be filled with water at drop off time. Milk will be given throughout the day in disposal cups.
Yes
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was abused by a caregiver and the caregiver mentioned in the allegations has been found Reason to Believe.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and lifted them from the ground. The action by the caregiver caused substantial bruising to the child's arm.
4 746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not utilize positive statements when redirecting a child in care to move to another area in the room.
4 746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during this investigation that the child mentioned in the report was not given and/or offered water or a change of milk to drink through the school day. The child was allowed to only drink the same milk he arrived to care with throughout the day. the center director, has in place that the children's personal cups can only be filled with water at drop off time. Milk will be given throughout the day in disposal cups.
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and lifted them from the ground. The action by the caregiver caused substantial bruising to the child's arm.
4 746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
This finding was notified after the completion of a DFPS investigation. The operation was notified of a deficiency in Standard 746.1201(4) - Abuse and Neglect on 01/12/26 and failed to notify the parents of the deficiency by the allotted date, 01/17/26. The operation didn't notify the parents of the deficiency until 02/06/26.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. In two restrooms where diapers were changed, there was not a changing table or a smooth, non-absorbent pad to change diapers.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The parent handbook was missing information about parent rights.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was abused by a caregiver and the caregiver mentioned in the allegations has been found Reason to Believe.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with the parent and staff, it was determined that a child did not have their diaper promptly changed.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was abused by a caregiver and the caregiver mentioned in the allegations has been found Reason to Believe.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and lifted them from the ground. The action by the caregiver caused substantial bruising to the child's arm.
4 746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during this investigation that the child mentioned in the report was not given and/or offered water or a change of milk to drink through the school day. The child was allowed to only drink the same milk he arrived to care with throughout the day. the center director, has in place that the children's personal cups can only be filled with water at drop off time. Milk will be given throughout the day in disposal cups.
Yes
4 746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not utilize positive statements when redirecting a child in care to move to another area in the room.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The parent handbook was missing information about parent rights.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. In two restrooms where diapers were changed, there was not a changing table or a smooth, non-absorbent pad to change diapers.
4 746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
This finding was notified after the completion of a DFPS investigation. The operation was notified of a deficiency in Standard 746.1201(4) - Abuse and Neglect on 01/12/26 and failed to notify the parents of the deficiency by the allotted date, 01/17/26. The operation didn't notify the parents of the deficiency until 02/06/26.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with the parent and staff, it was determined that a child did not have their diaper promptly changed.
4 746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during this investigation that the child mentioned in the report was not given and/or offered water or a change of milk to drink through the school day. The child was allowed to only drink the same milk he arrived to care with throughout the day. the center director, has in place that the children's personal cups can only be filled with water at drop off time. Milk will be given throughout the day in disposal cups.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The parent handbook was missing information about parent rights.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. In two restrooms where diapers were changed, there was not a changing table or a smooth, non-absorbent pad to change diapers.
4 746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
This finding was notified after the completion of a DFPS investigation. The operation was notified of a deficiency in Standard 746.1201(4) - Abuse and Neglect on 01/12/26 and failed to notify the parents of the deficiency by the allotted date, 01/17/26. The operation didn't notify the parents of the deficiency until 02/06/26.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and lifted them from the ground. The action by the caregiver caused substantial bruising to the child's arm.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with the parent and staff, it was determined that a child did not have their diaper promptly changed.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was abused by a caregiver and the caregiver mentioned in the allegations has been found Reason to Believe.
4 746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not utilize positive statements when redirecting a child in care to move to another area in the room.

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

Inspections (40)

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

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