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Childcare center · Little Elm, TX
Children's Lighthouse - Little Elm
A licensed child care center in Little Elm, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 3001 WOODLAKE PKWY, Little Elm, TX 75068
County: Denton County
Phone: (972) 703-5520
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 229 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1728232
Permit: Full Permit, issued October 22, 2021
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 13 inspections
- 5 investigations
- 13 citations from these visits (risk level: High 3, Medium High 6, Medium 4)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from April 18, 2022 to June 8, 2026, newest first: 40 visits and 40 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
June 8, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 4, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
April 29, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 28, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
April 9, 2026 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 24, 2026 · Correction verified: April 27, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child with a physician documented food allergy had an emergency plan on file; however, the required medication (EpiPen) was not available.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 23, 2026 · Correction verified: April 27, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 17, 2026 · Correction verified: April 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four out of ten caregivers did not have documented training in the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
September 4, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
February 4, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 23, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 29, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 28, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
August 1, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 17, 2024 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.2206(1)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 22, 2024 · Correction verified: July 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 7, 2024 · Correction verified: July 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The soccer net on the soccer field was found to be in poor condition and torn.
746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 2, 2024 · Correction verified: July 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fire inspection has been expired since 03/24/24.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 26, 2024 · Correction verified: July 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of ten children did not have an updated immunization record.
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 19, 2024 · Correction verified: August 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 22, 2024 · Correction verified: July 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of ten feeding instructions was not updated and expired on July 2, 2024.
June 13, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 21, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2024 · Correction verified: June 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
January 2, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 13, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection, I observed a child playing a game on his tablet for over one hour. It was corrected during the inspection.
December 12, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
November 28, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 18, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
October 15, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 30, 2023 · Correction verified: November 28, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver yelled at the children.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 30, 2023 · Correction verified: November 28, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
August 23, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 28, 2023 · Correction verified: August 24, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not conduct a fire extinguisher inspection for the month of July/2023.
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 28, 2023 · Correction verified: August 24, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not conduct a smoke detector testing for the following months: February, March, April, May, June, and July.
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 29, 2023 · Correction verified: September 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 28, 2023 · Correction verified: August 25, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not conduct a CO detector test for the following months: May, June and July.
November 30, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 18, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 15, 2022 · Correction verified: November 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
October 18, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2022 · Correction verified: November 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2022 · Correction verified: November 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two childrens files are missing hearing and vision.
September 8, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
August 8, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
August 4, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 3 citations
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 1, 2022 · Correction verified: September 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1203(11) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 1, 2022 · Correction verified: September 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 2, 2022 · Correction verified: September 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation, it was determined that two staff did not have training certificates for administering medication.
July 19, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
July 19, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 15, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 9, 2022 · Correction verified: September 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
July 8, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
June 29, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
June 29, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 1, 2022 · Correction verified: July 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
June 17, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 22, 2022 · Correction verified: June 29, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
June 1, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
May 13, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 20, 2022 · Correction verified: June 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One staff file was observed and is incomplete.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 20, 2022 · Correction verified: June 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Ones child's file was observed and is missing a health statement signed by the physician and immunization records.
May 12, 2022 · Investigation · 4 citations
746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 10, 2022 · Correction verified: June 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 10, 2022 · Correction verified: June 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During transition from one classroom to another, one caregiver did not know which children they were responsible for.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 10, 2022 · Correction verified: June 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Staff did not use good judgment when not following the sign in and out procedures for children in their care.
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 10, 2022 · Correction verified: June 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver used inappropriate discipline by grabbing a child's arm after providing instructions to go to the carpet.
May 11, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2022 · Correction verified: June 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Staff are not following the nap charts that are created in the classrooms and nap charts have not been updated.
April 28, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 5, 2022 · Correction verified: May 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
April 18, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 22, 2022 · Correction verified: April 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 22, 2022 · Correction verified: April 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
On the open field playground, there are two boxes in the ground without covers and have wires in the boxes.
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All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.