Texas records · WILLIAMSON County · CEDAR PARK
Children's Lighthouse Cedar Park
Licensed Center in CEDAR PARK, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 8, 2021
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 1801 BAGDAD RD, CEDAR PARK, TX 78613 6403
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- November 8, 2021
- Operation number
- 1728255
- Licensed capacity
- 212 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 26 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 16 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 4,320 |
| Citations recorded | 35 |
| Record covers | November 19, 2021 – September 1, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 18 |
| Medium High | 8 |
| Medium | 9 |
Visits and findings, newest first
Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that the operation failed to assign a caregiver to an age group that matched their ability to safely and effectively meet the care of non-verbal children.
Correction verified by the state on April 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that the operation failed to notify parents of a less serious injury.
Correction verified by the state on April 20, 2026.
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours. The operation reported the incident via email, but did report by either speaking with someone or reporting on the abuse and neglect website within 48 hours.
Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
14 out of 17 children immunizations were not up to date.
Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
Correction verified by the state on July 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver failed to wash an infant's hands after changing their diaper. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the infant's hands.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During snack time children were only served food from one food group which did not meet the USDA nutritional guidelines.
Correction verified by the state on July 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two classrooms had cleaning supplies that were accessible to children. This was corrected when the caregivers moved the cleaning supplies out of reach of children.
Correction verified by the state on July 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Four out of ten children files were missing the address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to demonstrate good judgement by continuously allowing children to enter a hallway closet that self locks and having to get a key to unlock the closet and let the children out.
Correction verified by the state on May 28, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver without a background check eligibility letter had direct access to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver did not return to the operation from their lunch break.
Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers allowed children under the age of 2 years to participate in screen time activities.
Correction verified by the state on April 16, 2025.
Operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction verified by the state on October 8, 2024.
Operation did not have a current sanitation report. This was corrected during my inspection when I received receipt of payment for the inspection to be completed.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver was observed placing a child in the crib on their stomach to nap. Caregiver was instructed to place the child in the crib on their back for nap.
Correction verified by the state on June 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The medication authorization for a child requiring medication administration expired in April of 2024.
Correction verified by the state on June 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Out of ten classrooms observed, three caregivers did not know the number children they were supervising.
Correction verified by the state on June 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two employees were present, going in the classroom hallway, and classrooms without completed background checks. One had an inactive status on their background check. One had a pending background check. This was corrected when both employees left .
Correction verified by the state on May 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One classroom was using screen time with a child under the age of 2 years old. This was corrected at inspection when the tablet was turned off.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Children from one class were observed running between rooms, standing on a table, and pulling each other by coats and blankets during inspection.
Correction verified by the state on May 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During an investigation it was found that the operation did not provide an incident report to the parent within the required 48 hours.
Correction verified by the state on June 5, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During an investigation a caregiver was observed moving two children by one of their arms, lifting them up off the floor to a new spot.
Correction verified by the state on June 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During an investigation it was found that the operation waited multiple days to notify parents of children when they were made aware that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on their children while in care placing them at risk.
Correction verified by the state on June 5, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was leading a child to another table by pushing their head along the way, pushing children?s heads to a facedown position at tables, pushing a rolling bookshelf towards a child twice, and banging a tablet on a table by children. There is evidence to suggest the caregiver restrains children by holding them tightly.
Correction verified by the state on June 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During an investigation there is enough evidence to determine a caregiver was yelling at the children in care.
Correction verified by the state on June 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Six staff were lacking food allergy and hazardous material training.
Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Three chidren were lacking the required immunizations.
Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Children were observed eating lunch and watching a movie. Caregiver was informed why the television could not be on and the television was powered off.
Correction verified by the state on October 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two caregivers were not aware of the children's ages in their care or where to obtain the information.
Correction verified by the state on October 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver did not know how many children were in their care.
Correction verified by the state on October 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The caregiver did not show good judgment when she decided to carry a child in a football hold that led the child to sustaining a head injury.
Correction verified by the state on March 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One caregiver did not have training in the following areas: (1)Emergency preparedness ; (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations ; (3)Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?) ; (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction ; (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic ; and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
Correction verified by the state on November 30, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Children were observed sleeping with their blankets over their heads in three separate classrooms.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One child did not have an emergency authorization on file.
Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Four staff members who transport children are missing their transportation training certificate.
Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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