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Texas records · TARRANT County · ARLINGTON

Children's Lighthouse Viridian

Licensed Center in ARLINGTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 24, 2020

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
4000 CASCADE SKY DR, ARLINGTON, TX 76005 1100
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
February 24, 2020
Operation number
1697475
Licensed capacity
255 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record13
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record3
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits3,735
Citations recorded20
Record coversDecember 6, 2021 – August 6, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High8
Medium High5
Medium7

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 6, 20261 citation recorded1 of 629 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
At the time of the inspection a caregiver was present with out an active background check. The background check was submitted and the caregiver sent home until the check is completed.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 8, 20261 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.505(2) - Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment AgreementRisk level: Medium
Through the course of the investigation it was found the operational policies were updated and notification had not been provided to parents.

Correction verified by the state on August 12, 2026.

ReportJune 3, 20262 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was found a caregiver did not have self control when continuing to hold a child as they resisted being held by the caregiver, causing bruising to the child's arm.

Correction verified by the state on July 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was found that a caregiver had grabbed and held a child as a response to the child's behavior in the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on July 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 636 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionApril 23, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 3, 20256 citations recorded6 of 10 standards cited at this visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver's personal belonging containing a harmful substance was kept within child's reach. The child was able to get the substance from the belongings two times.

Correction verified by the state on April 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
Newly hired caregivers did not complete CPR training within 90 days of employment.

Correction verified by the state on May 2, 2025.

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 activityRisk level: High
A child was able to get a harmful substance from a caregiver's purse twice without the caregiver's knowledge.

Correction verified by the state on April 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
A caregiver grabbed a child's arm aggressively.

Correction verified by the state on April 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of ChildRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver walked away from a child, leaving the child on the diaper changing table.

Correction verified by the state on April 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
The operation did not report to CCR two instances where children were placed at risk.

Correction verified by the state on April 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionAugust 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 631 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 629 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 21, 202210 citations recorded10 of 585 standards cited at this visit
746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - DurationRisk level: Medium
The operational policy addresses physical activity but does not include the duration required.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2022.

746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each RoomRisk level: Medium High
Two out of the ten classrooms were missing the emergency evacuation diagram posting in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when director reposted diagrams on the wall.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training HoursRisk level: Medium
Ten training records were reviewed. seven records did not have the complete 24 hours of training required.

Correction verified by the state on December 21, 2022.

746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness PlansRisk level: High
The emergency preparedness plan in handbook did not contain all required information.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
Ten children's records did not have updated immunizations.

Correction verified by the state on December 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Feeding instructions were observed during inspection, three were not current and up to date.

Correction verified by the state on December 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of PoliciesRisk level: Medium
Ten child's files were reviewed. One file was missing a signed operational polices.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High
Two drivers did not have the required two hours of transportation training. The training completed was for one hour instead of two hours.

Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
Ten of the staff records reviewed did not have the six required training topics completed.

Correction verified by the state on December 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
Floor cleaning solution attached to a mop stick was in the toddler bathroom in the reach of children. This was removed and corrected at inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 10, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionDecember 6, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 602 standards cited at this visit

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