Children's Lighthouse - Little Elm
Repeat pattern: the same regulatory standard was cited more than once within a 60-month window.
Regulatory record
Compiled from the originating licensing authority. Each item links to its source. Severity marked “(inferred)” was derived from the citation, not assigned by the authority.
- Serious
One child with a physician documented food allergy had an emergency plan on file; however, the required medication (EpiPen) was not available.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
One caregiver's CPR and First Aid certification had expired as of March 2026.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Four out of ten caregivers did not have documented training in the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
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.
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- Critical
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
The fire inspection has been expired since 03/24/24.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
One out of ten children did not have an updated immunization record.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
The soccer net on the soccer field was found to be in poor condition and torn.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
One out of ten feeding instructions was not updated and expired on July 2, 2024.
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- Serious
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
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- Moderate
During the inspection, I observed a child playing a game on his tablet for over one hour. It was corrected during the inspection.
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- Critical
Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver yelled at the children.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
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.
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- Critical
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.
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- Moderate
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
The operation did not conduct a CO detector test for the following months: May, June and July.
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- Serious
The operation did not conduct a fire extinguisher inspection for the month of July/2023.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
The operation did not conduct a smoke detector testing for the following months: February, March, April, May, June, and July.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
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.
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- Moderate
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Minor
Two childrens files are missing hearing and vision.
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- Serious
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
During the investigation, it was determined that two staff did not have training certificates for administering medication.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
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.
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- Critical
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
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.
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- Serious
A caregiver used inappropriate discipline by grabbing a child's arm after providing instructions to go to the carpet.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
During transition from one classroom to another, one caregiver did not know which children they were responsible for.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Staff did not use good judgment when not following the sign in and out procedures for children in their care.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
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.
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- Moderate
Ones child's file was observed and is missing a health statement signed by the physician and immunization records.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Staff are not following the nap charts that are created in the classrooms and nap charts have not been updated.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
One staff file was observed and is incomplete.
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- Moderate
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.
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- Moderate
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
On the open field playground, there are two boxes in the ground without covers and have wires in the boxes.
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- Critical
Cribs compliance certificates were not avilable for review.
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