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Horizon Lighthouse Children's Academy

5600 HORIZON RD, Rockwall, TX 75032-5988

Operation number:
1683709
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Rockwall
Capacity:
180
License effective:
May 17, 2019
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9727715333
Email:
Not listed
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 49 available inspections for Horizon Lighthouse Children's Academy from October 25, 2021 through July 20, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 16 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 four inspections.

Three later inspections, from June 18, 2026 through July 20, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
49

10 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

49 total inspections vs 10 local median in 75032

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.33
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
20%
Local median
17%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.33

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: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation was serving hot dogs that were sliced but not cut into half or fourths.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Official code
746.3317(7)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver had their back turned to the class while preparing lunches. A child was bitten and the caregiver was unaware of the incident.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2026
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)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Garbage was accessible to children in care.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The School Age Playground did not have the required nine inches of woodchip surfacing.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Official code
746.4907(a)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Some infant cribs did not have tight fitted sheets.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2415(c)(2) - Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and Thin
Official code
746.2415(c)(2)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Child/Caregiver Ratio was deficient in the older toddler classroom.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was found that OV had been placed in a crib while the teacher was cleaning. OV climbed over the crib railing and hit his head.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
Official code
746.1203(3)(C)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not share with the parent the incident report the day it happened. The caregiver mentioned that she completes the incident report that day, but the other teacher did not share when the child was picked up.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The finding was based on the photos that was sent by the parent and the statement of the former teacher who also has the same concern when her daughter was in the center, she suffered consistent diaper rashes. She would often pick her child from daycare with an extended soiled diaper. This standard was found to be deficient.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Official code
746.3501(1)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the interview with the parent, the Doctor's note submitted dated 1/13/2023 and the photos provided as proof stating the incident that happened on 1/11/2023 (screenshot). The parent stated during the interview that she always checks the child's body before she drops at the daycare on 1/11/2023, she knew the child does not have any bruises that day. But after the parent picked up the child in the afternoon, parent found the bruises and took a picture. The operation failed to file an incident report and did not share to the parent. During the inspection, the operation was asked of any other incident report aside from the 3 dates provided which the parent also provided the same copies. This standard was found to be deficient.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Ten children's record were evaluated and found the following: there are 5 children don't have a food allergy plan, 3 children don't have Emergency authorization, 2 children don't have health statement, 1 child has no immunization record, 1 has no emergency contact address and 1 has no transportation/field trip authorization.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Official code
746.801(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Daily sign in/out were not consistent. Some children were signed in but no sign out. This was corrected during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(19) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
Official code
746.801(19)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the walkthrough, there were four toilets found uncleaned and not in good repair.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There were five infants with feeding instructions which are not updated or current.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2022
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Four infants were not buckled into the bucket seats.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver used an expletive when telling a child to get off of a bike. The caregiver no longer works at the center.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Official code
746.2805(7)