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The Lighthouse School

5701 N FRAZIER ST, Conroe, TX 77303-1474

Operation number:
1634425
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Montgomery
Capacity:
255
License effective:
February 21, 2017
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9368567894
Email:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 56 available inspections for The Lighthouse School from August 3, 2021 through June 12, 2026.

22 inspections recorded violations, with 44 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 27, 2026 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
56

12 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
44

8 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
37

7 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

56 total inspections vs 12 local median in Conroe

Compared to 53 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.79
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
39%
Local median
35%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
0.94

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A changing mat has a hole in it. Foam was exposed in which a child could choke on it. This was corrected during the inspection when the mat was replaced.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There is chipped paint, water stained ceiling tile, broken piece of wood that could cut a child, a broken drain on the playground that could cut a child due to the sharp edged.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Per video a child's shoes were tied so tightly by staff that medical attention had to be sought.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Per video a child was grabbed by staff.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two vans were missing guide to first aide. This was corrected during the inspection when the guides were placed in the vans
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
Official code
746.4003(a)(1)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
All 4 drivers have expired transportation training. The last training was completed in 2024.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
In Preschool II classroom there is chipped paint within reach of children.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Based on the information provided bottles were being propped up.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Official code
746.2419(3)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Based on interviews conducted children under the age of two are watching videos.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A four month old was laying on a bobby pillow being fed by staff and not being held.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Official code
746.2419(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information gathered a teacher would make children cry and forced them sit down. The teacher is no longer at the center.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on interviews several witnesses saw a teacher yell at children.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the information gathered the provider did not report to Child Care Regulation the mistreatment of children in their care.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
All the playgrounds have overgrown grass and weeds.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the information provided the incident report was not shared with the parent when their child chipped their tooth while in care.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The playgrounds had overgrown weeds and grass that the children were playing in.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was heard by Child Care Regulation a teacher yelled at a child to sit down.
Correction deadline
June 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There is a tripping hazard on the playground. There is an exposed pipe. A picture was taken.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two 15 month old heads were covered with a blanket. Per the teacher this helps the children sleep. The teacher removed the blankets from their heads when brought to the attention by CCR.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
Official code
746.2429
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
On the Toddler Two Playground there is an exposed white pipe where the children run and walk around the playground. The exposed pipe poses a tripping hazard. A picture was taken.
Correction deadline
January 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The provider did not contact Childcare Regulation when a child was grabbed leaving red marks on their arm.
Correction deadline
December 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information provided a child was grabbed leaving red marks on the child's arm.
Correction deadline
December 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
In the infant classroom there were 13 infants. The specified age group was 10 months. The ratio was over by 3 infants.
Correction deadline
September 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operational policies do not address promotion of physical activities.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(A)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
it was found that the diaper changing mat has a tear exposing the foam. Note: A picture was taken. This was corrected at inspection when it was replaced with a new one.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was found a child was left unsupervised in the classroom close to an hour. Child was asleep.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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 activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
It was found that caregivers did not do name to face/count when the children were moved from the classroom to gym for the movie.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
While reviewing 6 childrens records the following was observed: 1. One child needs an address for their school. 2. Two children need hearing and vision tests.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The first aid kit in one out of three buses was missing a thermometer, scissors and tweezers. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the items were added to the first aid kit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Official code
746.5617(a)(6)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The fire extenguisher on one bus needs to be serviced.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Cleaning supplies was hanging up in both school age bathrooms, in reach of children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies was moved to a higher shelf.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Official code
746.3407(13)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Feeding instructions for 3 children not yet on table food have not been updated since August of 2022.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The health inspection was not up to date.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
In the turtle classroom, the tank lid was missing.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation video footage obtained showed a caregiver was using an electronic device while caring for children. The caregiver was looking was looking down at the device and not engaging with the children.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A caregiver placed a three-month-old child in a stationary jumper; the child cannot yet support himself in the upright position therefore this is not an age appropriate activity or age appropriate equipment.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2417(8) - Activities for Infants - Provide Large Muscle Development
Official code
746.2417(8)
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation it was determined that instead of holding the 4 month old child, staff propped their bottle.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Official code
746.2419(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver failed to intervene when necessary to ensure a child's safety.
Correction deadline
February 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation, it was determined the director did not properly supervise a caregiver allowing the caregiver to remain in the classroom after concerns were identified with the caregiver's interactions with children in care.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
Official code
746.1003(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the findings of a DFPS investigation it was determined that the following forms of inappropriate discipline were used, hitting, slapping, biting, pushing, grabbing and dragging a child in care.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the investigation, it was determined that the director did not report the suspected abuse to licensing.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Official code
746.1201(5)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation, it was determined that caregivers were separating children from the group for 30 minutes as a form of discipline.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Official code
746.2803(4)(D)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
During the investigation, it was determined that parents were not notified of their children being a part of the allegation.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Official code
746.307(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the findings from a DFPS investigation the operation employed a caregiver who was found to be abusive in her interactions with the children in care.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)