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Lighthouse Learning Academy

Child care center · 3705 COLUMBIA MEMORIAL PKWY, League City, TX 77573 · License 1117086

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 179. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (256)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that all parents were not informed of a communicable illness at the center in July, even though, the parents of the children in the classroom were informed of the illness.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During inspection, operational policies did not list the duration and plan for physical activity if the weather conditions do not allow for outdoor play.
4 746.2101(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities
Based on external documentation, during splash day it was one caregiver to seven children, causing the group to be out of ratio.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Child was left unattended on bus. Incident was not reported to licensing by director.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
The operation was found to be deficient regarding this minimum standard which was identified based on allegations reported to Child Care Regulation.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
During inspection, staff hired on 10/4/2016 had completed 18.5 hours of annual training for the 2020-2021 year. Staff needs 11.5 hours of training.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Several rooms have paint chipping on window ledges and walls.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
During inspection, smoke detector was not checked for the month of September 2021. Noted: Pictures were taken.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation of neglectful supervision. A caregiver did not follow transportation procedures before leaving the van unattended, which resulted in a child being left unsupervised on a van.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Based on the preponderance of the information obtained during the investigation inspection the director admitted to having a positive case of COVID. Note: The director informed me of the case and that the class was quarantined, parents were informed, health department contacted, and the entire building was disinfected.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
At time of inspection, one caregiver had 19 hours of annual training for 2024-2025.
5 746.5625(d)(1) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the driver failed to account for all children before disabling the vehicle safety alarm.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
During investigation inspection, staff hired on 10/5/2022 did not have CPR/First aid training avaliable upon request.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Emergency Preparedness plan did not site the location that was used during incident on 4/25/2022.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
During inspection, fire drill was not conducted for the month of September 2021. Noted: Pictures were taken.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation was found to be deficient regarding this minimum standard which was identified based on allegations reported to Child Care Regulation.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
The operation was found to be deficient regarding this minimum standard which was identified based on allegations reported to Child Care Regulation.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Operation did not notify licensing of a child who was left alone on the playground.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
During rest period, one out of the five classrooms observed was watching Charlott's Web.
1 746.709 - Incident/Illness Report Form Storage
During investigation inspection, two children did not have incident reports in file. Noted: this was corrected at inspection
Yes
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
During inspection, caregiver hired on 8/25/2023 had online CPR training.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
During inspection, one out of the ten files reviewed. Staff had transcipt for 8th grade to 10th grade year. Transcript does not show completion of High School.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
I observed signs of roach activity in several rooms. In the kitchen a live roach was observed near one of the freezers. Note: The operation has been getting regular pest control inspections and sprays. A new pest control company is scheduled to come out today 1/18/24.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During inspection, staff hired on 10/6/2022 with a pending background was observed in the classroom with children during naptime.
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
Based on external documentation, a child was left alone on the playground.
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
In the infant 2 classroom the caregiver was rinsing bibs and dishes in the handwashing sink.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
During walkthrough, one of the five classroom's activity plan was found in a cubby storage by caregiver when asked where the plan was posted.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
During inspection, carbon monoxide had not been checked for the month of September 2021. Noted: Pictures were taken.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
During investigation inspection, 1 out of the 7 classrooms observed were watching television and playing race car games on tablets.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Based on the DFPS investigation conducted, a child was left on the daycare van on 4/21/2023.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Two out of the four classrooms observed had missing outlet covers. Noted: Pictures were taken.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During inspection, staff hired on 10/6/2022 with a pending background was observed in the classroom with children during naptime.
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
Based on external documentation, a child was left alone on the playground.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Operation did not notify licensing of a child who was left alone on the playground.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
During rest period, one out of the five classrooms observed was watching Charlott's Web.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Based on the preponderance of the information obtained during the investigation inspection the director admitted to having a positive case of COVID. Note: The director informed me of the case and that the class was quarantined, parents were informed, health department contacted, and the entire building was disinfected.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
During investigation inspection, staff hired on 10/5/2022 did not have CPR/First aid training avaliable upon request.
5 746.5625(d)(1) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the driver failed to account for all children before disabling the vehicle safety alarm.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During inspection, operational policies did not list the duration and plan for physical activity if the weather conditions do not allow for outdoor play.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
At time of inspection, one caregiver had 19 hours of annual training for 2024-2025.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Several rooms have paint chipping on window ledges and walls.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
4 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that all parents were not informed of a communicable illness at the center in July, even though, the parents of the children in the classroom were informed of the illness.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Based on the DFPS investigation conducted, a child was left on the daycare van on 4/21/2023.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation was found to be deficient regarding this minimum standard which was identified based on allegations reported to Child Care Regulation.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
During inspection, staff hired on 10/4/2016 had completed 18.5 hours of annual training for the 2020-2021 year. Staff needs 11.5 hours of training.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Emergency Preparedness plan did not site the location that was used during incident on 4/25/2022.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
During inspection, carbon monoxide had not been checked for the month of September 2021. Noted: Pictures were taken.
1 746.709 - Incident/Illness Report Form Storage
During investigation inspection, two children did not have incident reports in file. Noted: this was corrected at inspection
Yes
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
The operation was found to be deficient regarding this minimum standard which was identified based on allegations reported to Child Care Regulation.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
During investigation inspection, 1 out of the 7 classrooms observed were watching television and playing race car games on tablets.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
During walkthrough, one of the five classroom's activity plan was found in a cubby storage by caregiver when asked where the plan was posted.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation of neglectful supervision. A caregiver did not follow transportation procedures before leaving the van unattended, which resulted in a child being left unsupervised on a van.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
During inspection, fire drill was not conducted for the month of September 2021. Noted: Pictures were taken.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Child was left unattended on bus. Incident was not reported to licensing by director.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
I observed signs of roach activity in several rooms. In the kitchen a live roach was observed near one of the freezers. Note: The operation has been getting regular pest control inspections and sprays. A new pest control company is scheduled to come out today 1/18/24.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
During inspection, smoke detector was not checked for the month of September 2021. Noted: Pictures were taken.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Two out of the four classrooms observed had missing outlet covers. Noted: Pictures were taken.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
During inspection, caregiver hired on 8/25/2023 had online CPR training.
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
In the infant 2 classroom the caregiver was rinsing bibs and dishes in the handwashing sink.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
The operation was found to be deficient regarding this minimum standard which was identified based on allegations reported to Child Care Regulation.
4 746.2101(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities
Based on external documentation, during splash day it was one caregiver to seven children, causing the group to be out of ratio.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
During inspection, one out of the ten files reviewed. Staff had transcipt for 8th grade to 10th grade year. Transcript does not show completion of High School.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Operation did not notify licensing of a child who was left alone on the playground.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Several rooms have paint chipping on window ledges and walls.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
During walkthrough, one of the five classroom's activity plan was found in a cubby storage by caregiver when asked where the plan was posted.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Child was left unattended on bus. Incident was not reported to licensing by director.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation was found to be deficient regarding this minimum standard which was identified based on allegations reported to Child Care Regulation.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
I observed signs of roach activity in several rooms. In the kitchen a live roach was observed near one of the freezers. Note: The operation has been getting regular pest control inspections and sprays. A new pest control company is scheduled to come out today 1/18/24.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Based on the preponderance of the information obtained during the investigation inspection the director admitted to having a positive case of COVID. Note: The director informed me of the case and that the class was quarantined, parents were informed, health department contacted, and the entire building was disinfected.
Yes
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
During investigation inspection, 1 out of the 7 classrooms observed were watching television and playing race car games on tablets.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
During inspection, one out of the ten files reviewed. Staff had transcipt for 8th grade to 10th grade year. Transcript does not show completion of High School.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
During inspection, caregiver hired on 8/25/2023 had online CPR training.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
During inspection, smoke detector was not checked for the month of September 2021. Noted: Pictures were taken.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
At time of inspection, one caregiver had 19 hours of annual training for 2024-2025.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
During rest period, one out of the five classrooms observed was watching Charlott's Web.
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
In the infant 2 classroom the caregiver was rinsing bibs and dishes in the handwashing sink.
5 746.5625(d)(1) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the driver failed to account for all children before disabling the vehicle safety alarm.
1 746.709 - Incident/Illness Report Form Storage
During investigation inspection, two children did not have incident reports in file. Noted: this was corrected at inspection
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Two out of the four classrooms observed had missing outlet covers. Noted: Pictures were taken.
4 746.2101(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities
Based on external documentation, during splash day it was one caregiver to seven children, causing the group to be out of ratio.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
During inspection, staff hired on 10/4/2016 had completed 18.5 hours of annual training for the 2020-2021 year. Staff needs 11.5 hours of training.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
The operation was found to be deficient regarding this minimum standard which was identified based on allegations reported to Child Care Regulation.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
The operation was found to be deficient regarding this minimum standard which was identified based on allegations reported to Child Care Regulation.
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
Based on external documentation, a child was left alone on the playground.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During inspection, staff hired on 10/6/2022 with a pending background was observed in the classroom with children during naptime.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation of neglectful supervision. A caregiver did not follow transportation procedures before leaving the van unattended, which resulted in a child being left unsupervised on a van.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Based on the DFPS investigation conducted, a child was left on the daycare van on 4/21/2023.
4 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that all parents were not informed of a communicable illness at the center in July, even though, the parents of the children in the classroom were informed of the illness.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
During inspection, fire drill was not conducted for the month of September 2021. Noted: Pictures were taken.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
During investigation inspection, staff hired on 10/5/2022 did not have CPR/First aid training avaliable upon request.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During inspection, operational policies did not list the duration and plan for physical activity if the weather conditions do not allow for outdoor play.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Emergency Preparedness plan did not site the location that was used during incident on 4/25/2022.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
During inspection, carbon monoxide had not been checked for the month of September 2021. Noted: Pictures were taken.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
The operation was found to be deficient regarding this minimum standard which was identified based on allegations reported to Child Care Regulation.
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
In the infant 2 classroom the caregiver was rinsing bibs and dishes in the handwashing sink.
4 746.2101(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities
Based on external documentation, during splash day it was one caregiver to seven children, causing the group to be out of ratio.
4 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that all parents were not informed of a communicable illness at the center in July, even though, the parents of the children in the classroom were informed of the illness.

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

Inspections (128)

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

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