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Childrens Lighthouse - Gleannloch

20004 CHAMPION FOREST DR, Spring, TX 77379-8688

Operation number:
1695879
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
231
License effective:
July 15, 2020
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8326398707
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 28 available inspections for Childrens Lighthouse - Gleannloch from September 8, 2021 through April 14, 2026.

17 inspections recorded violations, with 36 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 14, 2026 and involved hazardous access.

Staff training was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
28

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
36

10 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
22

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

28 total inspections vs 11 local median in 77379

Compared to 42 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.29
Local median
0.82

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
46%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
61%
Local median
36%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
1.17

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child's file observed did not have a food allergy plan available for childcare regulation to review upon request.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2026
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two staff observed did not have the pre-employment affidavit completed, and/or available for review.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Official code
746.901(5)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The Director file was not available for review, as the required files were not maintained properly, and/or put together for Childcare regulation to review during the time of the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child's file observed did not have a health statement available for review.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four staff files observed did not have the total 24 annual training hours available to evaluate during review of staff files.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One staff file observed obtained an online CPR/First-aid certification.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The transportation driver(s) did not have the required 2 hour transportation training available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Official code
746.1301(a)(7)(A)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The children's nap mats, and/or cots were not labeled in the classrooms observed.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The Toddler playground and the school-age area contained nails that were exposed, which could result in a tripping hazard, and/or an emergency incident. The surfacing was torn, in which the playground surface area was exposed, and not maintained per manufacturer's instructions.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The splash pad is not being maintained properly, in which the concrete was exposed, which poses a risk to children in care.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5015(d) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Area Maintained According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Official code
746.5015(d)
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Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
One staff in Room 4 did not wash their hands after completing a diaper change of one child. The child was removed from the diaper changing mat and joined the remainder of the classroom. The staff proceeded to pick up another child with the same gloves to check the child's diaper for moist, and/or soiled. Shortly after the staff removed the gloves and placed them in the trashcan and joined the classroom. The staff did not wash their hands, and/or the child's hand after diaper changing task was complete.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
Official code
746.3415(13)
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Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The employee list was not posted, and/or available for review during the monitor inspection. A number of employees was not provided at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled
Official code
746.401(9)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One infant, 5 months of age did not have a health statement on file, and/or available for review. The infant start date was documented as 04/01/2024.
Correction deadline
June 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Five children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include an updated special care needs section, modifications, and/or the child's swimming ability.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(13)(A) - Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
Official code
746.605(13)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two staff files did not document the completion of orientation, and/or acknowledging consent to receiving orientation.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two staff files observed did not include the total 24 training hours. The staff files did not include topics related to growth and development, guidance and discipline, disposing of hazardous materials, and cultural diversity.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
One infant, 14 months of age was observed in a walker in the infant 2 classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Official code
746.2415(a)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
One infant, 15 months of age was observed sleeping with a large sheet on the crib mattress that did not proportionally fit. The sheet observed was not tight fitting and posed a hazard to children. The sheet was removed while Licensing staff was present.
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: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information provided, the caregiver did not utilize good judgement by pulling/yanking a child by the arm.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2024
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The childcare facility did not report through their portal account the total number of employees who left the previous year by 1/15/2024.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The pre-k/schoolers playground area observed contained inadequate surfacing underneath the play structure. The green base of the play structure was torn and posed as a tripping hazard to children in care. The green base of the play structure also contained rocks underneath the ripped surfacing/padding, which was accessible to children in care.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
Official code
746.4911(a)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two staff that were present had expired CPR/First-aid certifications. One staff certification expired 06/19/2023. The second staff file observed expired, 06/12/2023.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Nap mats observed in Room 7 and Room 8 were not labeled in order to reflect the child that was sleeping on the nap mat during the inspection. The numbers on the cot did not reflect the child that was observed sleeping on the mat. Staff updated the mats by correcting the number chart to reflect the child present.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Two caregivers in Classrooms 3 and 4 were observed utilizing their personal cell phones while caring for children. Once the Director was informed of the cell phone use in the classroom, they were removed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver was observed in Room 3 with 6 infants, 12-18 months of age. An additional caregiver was added to Room 3 to accommodate ratio. A total of 6 infants were observed, 11-18 months of age.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
One child, four years of age was left unattended for approximately 2 minutes in Classroom 8 of the childcare center. Based on the information obtained the child was being transitioned from the classroom to the outdoor/active play area when the child was left behind during a transition period. The child was located in the classroom by a staff during a tour of the childcare facility. Based on the information obtained, a proper name to face check was not conducted to ensure all children were accounted for.
Correction deadline
April 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 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)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three out of ten children records observed did not include a health statement. The health statement was not avaible in the child's file avaible for review.
Correction deadline
July 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The records were not avaible for review during the annual monitor inspection. Training certificates, and/or training topics were not avaible for review per the Health and Safety Audit.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The annual certification was dated April 8, 2021. The operation has not reviewed the current CPSC recall list to ensure the child care facility is free of unsafe products.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the director did not ensure that Minimum Standards were maintained when allowing a caregiver to remain in the classroom after being aware that the caregiver was mishandling the children, yelling at the children, and throwing toys around the classroom.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when the caregiver repeatedly handled the children in a rough manner, yelled at the children, and threw toys around the classroom.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2022
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
13 incident reports were documented between October of 2021 to November of 2021 addressing concerns of excessive biting within the Toddler classroom. Based on interviews with parents the effect of children being bitten caused bruising, broken skin, and redness.
Correction deadline
December 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1507(3) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Caregiver Skills/Needs of Children
Official code
746.1507(3)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One caregiver in the Toddler classroom had a pending background check. Caregiver was included in ratio in a classroom with 2 caregivers, 12 children, 23 months- 2 years of age.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
One caregiver was observed near the outside play area while two children were observed utilizing the bathroom inside of the classroom. The children could not be supervised properly without the caregiver being present in the bathroom, nor the classroom. The caregiver was outside was the children were in the restroom.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The day of the incident a total of 13 children were signed in, although a total of 16 children were observed on the video footage. Majority of the children were 4 years of age. There was no documentation for 09/09/2021 and 09/10/2021 for Room 8. The classroom has 16 children enrolled, in which 3 were not accounted for.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Official code
746.631(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
One caregiver was observed grabbing a child's left arm in an aggressive manner, and then placing the child on a carpeted area. The same child was later observed on video being grabbed by their right arm, and placed in a time-out area. The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement, and/or self-control. The caregiver did not utilize patience when dealing with the child. A total of 16 children were observed in Room 8 with 1 caregiver. The caregiver did not have control of the classroom. There was no particular curriculum, or activity in place at the time.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2021
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)