Texas records · DENTON County · LITTLE ELM
Children's Lighthouse - Little Elm
Licensed Center in LITTLE ELM, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 22, 2021
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 3001 WOODLAKE PKWY, LITTLE ELM, TX 75068 6025
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- October 22, 2021
- Operation number
- 1728232
- Licensed capacity
- 229 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 record | 28 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 12 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 4,417 |
| Citations recorded | 40 |
| Record covers | April 18, 2022 – June 8, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 13 |
| Medium High | 13 |
| Medium | 13 |
| Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
Four out of ten caregivers did not have documented training in the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
Correction verified by the state on April 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One caregiver's CPR and First Aid certification had expired as of March 2026.
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One child with a physician documented food allergy had an emergency plan on file; however, the required medication (EpiPen) was not available.
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out of ten feeding instructions was not updated and expired on July 2, 2024.
Correction verified by the state on July 19, 2024.
One out of ten children did not have an updated immunization record.
Correction verified by the state on July 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The soccer net on the soccer field was found to be in poor condition and torn.
Correction verified by the state on July 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The fire inspection has been expired since 03/24/24.
Correction verified by the state on July 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on July 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection, I observed a child playing a game on his tablet for over one hour. It was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver yelled at the children.
Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not conduct a smoke detector testing for the following months: February, March, April, May, June, and July.
Correction verified by the state on August 24, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not conduct a fire extinguisher inspection for the month of July/2023.
Correction verified by the state on August 24, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on September 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not conduct a CO detector test for the following months: May, June and July.
Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on November 30, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on November 17, 2022.
Two childrens files are missing hearing and vision.
Correction verified by the state on November 17, 2022.
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.
Correction verified by the state on September 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on September 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation, it was determined that two staff did not have training certificates for administering medication.
Correction verified by the state on September 8, 2022.
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.
Correction verified by the state on September 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2022.
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.
Correction verified by the state on June 29, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Ones child's file was observed and is missing a health statement signed by the physician and immunization records.
Correction verified by the state on June 6, 2022.
One staff file was observed and is incomplete.
Correction verified by the state on June 1, 2022.
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.
Correction verified by the state on June 17, 2022.
Staff did not use good judgment when not following the sign in and out procedures for children in their care.
Correction verified by the state on June 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During transition from one classroom to another, one caregiver did not know which children they were responsible for.
Correction verified by the state on June 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver used inappropriate discipline by grabbing a child's arm after providing instructions to go to the carpet.
Correction verified by the state on June 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Staff are not following the nap charts that are created in the classrooms and nap charts have not been updated.
Correction verified by the state on June 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on May 11, 2022.
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
On the open field playground, there are two boxes in the ground without covers and have wires in the boxes.
Correction verified by the state on April 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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