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Children's Lighthouse - Little Elm

Little Elm, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

5 state inspections, last 2 years
40 deficiencies on the state’s summary
26 high or medium-high risk
June 8, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued October 22, 2021
Capacity
229 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1728232

Where

3001 Woodlake Pkwy
Little Elm, TX 75068

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 13
  • Medium-high 13
  • Medium 13
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 1

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected. Showing the newest 25 of 40.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
April 9, 2026Medium High746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
State’s note: “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.”
At the inspection
April 9, 2026Medium High746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
State’s note: “One child with a physician documented food allergy had an emergency plan on file; however, the required medication (EpiPen) was not available.”
April 24, 2026
April 9, 2026Medium High746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
State’s note: “One caregiver's CPR and First Aid certification had expired as of March 2026.”
April 23, 2026
April 9, 2026Medium746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
State’s note: “Four out of ten caregivers did not have documented training in the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.”
April 17, 2026
July 17, 2024Medium746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
State’s note: “One out of ten feeding instructions was not updated and expired on July 2, 2024.”
July 22, 2024
July 17, 2024Medium High746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
State’s note: “One out of ten children did not have an updated immunization record.”
July 26, 2024
July 17, 2024High745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
State’s note: “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.”
July 19, 2024
July 17, 2024High746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
State’s note: “The fire inspection has been expired since 03/24/24.”
August 2, 2024
July 17, 2024Medium High746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
State’s note: “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.”
At the inspection
July 17, 2024Medium746.2206(1)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
State’s note: “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.”
July 22, 2024
July 17, 2024Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “The soccer net on the soccer field was found to be in poor condition and torn.”
August 7, 2024
March 21, 2024High746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
State’s note: “This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.”
May 27, 2024
December 13, 2023Medium746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
State’s note: “During the inspection, I observed a child playing a game on his tablet for over one hour. It was corrected during the inspection.”
At the inspection
October 18, 2023High745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State’s note: “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.”
At the inspection
October 15, 2023High746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State’s note: “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.”
November 30, 2023
October 15, 2023High746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
State’s note: “Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver yelled at the children.”
November 30, 2023
August 23, 2023High746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
State’s note: “The operation did not conduct a smoke detector testing for the following months: February, March, April, May, June, and July.”
August 28, 2023
August 23, 2023Medium High746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
State’s note: “The operation did not conduct a CO detector test for the following months: May, June and July.”
August 28, 2023
August 23, 2023Medium High746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
State’s note: “The operation did not conduct a fire extinguisher inspection for the month of July/2023.”
August 28, 2023
August 23, 2023Medium746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
State’s note: “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.”
September 29, 2023
October 18, 2022Low746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
State’s note: “Two childrens files are missing hearing and vision.”
October 25, 2022
October 18, 2022Medium746.901 - Required Personnel Records
State’s note: “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.”
October 25, 2022
October 18, 2022High746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
State’s note: “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.”
November 15, 2022
August 4, 2022Medium High746.1203(11) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
State’s note: “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.”
September 1, 2022
August 4, 2022High746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State’s note: “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.”
September 1, 2022

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Children's Lighthouse - Little Elm?

Texas HHSC's file lists 5 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on June 8, 2026. 1 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Children's Lighthouse - Little Elm have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 40: 13 high-risk, 13 medium-high-risk, 13 medium-risk, 1 low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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