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Childrens Lighthouse of McKinney

7900 STACY RD, Mckinney, TX 75070-1499

Operation number:
1673087
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Collin
Capacity:
240
License effective:
November 20, 2018
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2148428281
Email:
mcKinney.director@childrenslighthouse.com
Website:
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 53 available inspections for Childrens Lighthouse of McKinney from October 21, 2021 through August 19, 2026.

17 inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 22, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

Two later inspections, from August 11, 2026 through August 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
53

13 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
28

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
23

7 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

53 total inspections vs 15 local median in 75070

Compared to 30 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.53
Local median
0.47

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
26%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
32%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
1

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.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
4 children admission information did not list the parents signature authorizing emergency medical treatment when children are in care.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(11)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The vehicle that is used to transport children did not have a serviced fire extinguisher.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Children that did not bring water bottles with them to the operation did not have always have access to drinking water during outdoor play.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Official code
746.3301(f)(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on a review of information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not adequately supervise a child which resulted in a child left behind on a transporting vehicle which placed a child at risk of bodily harm or injury.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2025
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: Supervision
Report finding
Based on a review of information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that a director did not supervise a caregiver that transports children to ensure transportation procedures/protocols were followed which resulted in a child left on a vehicle for 30 minutes.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2025
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
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Based on a review of information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was left on a vehicle unattended for 30 minutes.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Official code
746.5605(4)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on an interview with staff, management did not report a situation that placed a child at risk.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The area at the front of the operation where infant care seats are stored was not labeled with the child's name. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the director labeled the car seats/ storage area with the child's first and last name.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Official code
746.4505
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on interviews with staff, a caregiver did not consider a child's cognitive development to adequately supervise a child. The caregiver was not in close proximity or visual aware of a child's on-going activity during outdoor play which resulted in the child's head entrapped between 2 parallel bars that encloses a drain on the pre-k playground.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2025
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
Based on interviews with the parent and staff, a metal fence that encloses a landscape drainage on the pre-k playground is a safety hazard. A young child was able to get their head entrapped between 2 parallel bars.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A child with a diagnosis food allergy did not have a complete food allergy plan on file.
Correction deadline
June 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(15)
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Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on the interview with the parent of a child and the staff, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated for a standard investigation. The parent was not notified of an injury that required medical treatment by a health care professional. Management notified a relative during pick-up instead.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and was found not compliant. Based on interviews with staff and a parent, a caregiver placed a child in a bathroom with the door closed for displaying inappropriate behavior.
Correction deadline
February 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
Official code
746.2805(7)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The standard was evaluated for a standard investigation and was found not compliant. Based on interviews with staff and a parent, it was determined that the caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when a child was placed in the bathroom with the door closed as the caregiver stood in front of the bathroom door to speak to the child about their inappropriate behavior.
Correction deadline
February 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2025
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)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined through an investigation that a child grabbed a child roughly during naptime after the child had gone to the wrong nap mat.
Correction deadline
July 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 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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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During this inspection, a caregiver allowed children between 18-24 months engaged in screen time. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver ended the screen time and removed the tablet and transition the children to another activity.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two infants were observed asleep in restrictive devices; one was asleep in a high chair and another infant was asleep while placed in an infant seat. After it was brought to the caregivers attention that young infants that are non-mobile must nap in a crib, the caregivers removed the infants and placed each infant in a face up position in a crib.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The outdoor playgrounds have 4 holes that may cause a tripping hazard.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The standard was evaluated for a standard investigation and was found not to be in compliance. Based on interviews with parents, it has been determined that infant daily reports are not shared with parents.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Official code
746.2431
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two infant bottles were labeled. Labeling the children's bottle with the child's first and last name will reduce the risk of infants' bottle feed the incorrect formula and causing an allergic reaction.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three infants did not have current infant feeding instructions. The feeding instructions were last shared with the parents March 2024. Caregivers reviewing the feeding instructions at least once a month ensure the caregivers have the most recent feeding instruction instructions feed the infants the proper nutrients each day at the operation.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during the investigation that the caregiver in charge of the child did not properly communicate with the incoming staff or parent about the whereabouts of the child's device when needed. This caused confusion overall.
Correction deadline
September 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
Official code
746.1203(10)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
At the time of inspection infants were observed not having their hands washed after diaper changes. The caregivers also did not wash their hands following the diapering procedures.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the inspection time we observed three cribs without crib bedding present. The sheets had been washed and were placed back on the cribs during the inspection time.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient during the physical inspection. A few of the infants in care were observed crying for a period of time, placed in a rocker for over 15 minutes, and observed crying and standing in their cribs.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
Official code
746.2401(4)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver leaving for the day did not share information with an incoming caregiver concerning a child who had received a minor injury earlier in the day while the child was in care
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(11) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
Official code
746.1203(11)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The immunization exemption form had expired for one child.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 8, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
Official code
746.615(a)