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Children's Lighthouse Mansfield

1850 CANNON DR, Mansfield, TX 76063-3472

Operation number:
1715253
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Tarrant
Capacity:
225
License effective:
June 1, 2021
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8172256813
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 92 available inspections for Children's Lighthouse Mansfield from September 3, 2021 through July 7, 2026.

20 inspections recorded violations, with 41 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 22, 2026 and involved other violations.

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
92

15 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
41

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
35

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

92 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 76063

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.45
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
22%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
22%
Local median
24%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.29

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: Other violations
Report finding
The walls and celiing in room 7 appeared to have some moisture residue causing damage to the ceilng tiles as well as mildew/fungus on the classrom boards. The room also had a strong smell of mildew.
Correction deadline
June 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2026
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)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after a caregiver was observed using profane language directed at a child in care.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Official code
746.2805(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after caregivers were observed yelling at children in care.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was observed pulling a child up by one arm.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2026
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: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined that a caregiver exercised poor judgement by lifting a child by one arm when removing the child from the table, resulting in a nurse maid's elbow injury.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 23, 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)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director will need to complete SIDS, shaken baby, early brain development training.
Correction deadline
December 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Official code
746.1311(d)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver only had 8.25 clock hours of training for the previous training year available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was determined that the operation did not complete an incident report when a child was placed at risk after being left unsupervised.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was determined that the operation failed to report to Child Care Regulation an incident that placed a child at risk.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 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: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined that a child was left unsupervised for several minutes as the children were being transitioned back inside from the playground. The child was found in the hallway by another caregiver and returned to their class.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2024
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: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined that two caregivers failed to demonstrate competency and good judgement when they failed to follow the operation?s procedures for accounting for children during transitions. The two caregivers did not complete a proper name to face check of all children in their group upon returning to the classroom resulting in a child being left unsupervised. The caregivers responsible for the child were not aware that the child was missing from the group until the child was returned by another caregiver.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 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
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when the caregiver purposely tripped a child causing injury.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was found Reason to Believe for physical abuse of a child in care.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operation did not notify all parents of a communicable disease.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Official code
746.307(d)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
The operation failed to notify CCR of two confirmed cases of a communicable disease.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not interact with a child in a positive manner when the caregiver forcibly handled a child which resulted in the child being injured. The caregiver is no longer employed.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Official code
746.1203(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver firmly grabbed a child by the arms forcing the child to sit in a chair which resulted in bruising along the child?s upper arm. The caregiver is no longer employed.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 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: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined that caregivers were not aware of the children they were responsible for when a 2-year-old child was able to walk into the restroom without the caregiver?s knowledge and the child was not able to get out. Neither of the 3 caregivers realized the child had gotten into the restroom and was not present with the group. One of the caregiver?s heard the child crying and opened the door and found the child inside of the restroom.
Correction deadline
December 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation failed to report to Child Care Regulation a situation that placed a child at risk.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2023
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)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when the caregiver picked up children by their arms and wrist to move from one place to another.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 24, 2023
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)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when it was determined that the director did not ensure new hire staff were properly trained on the positive physical interactions between staff and children and did not ensure that new hire staff had a full understanding of minimum standard compliance and licensing laws.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Official code
746.1003(2)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed on video using prohibited punishment when the caregiver grabbed a child by their arm and collar of the shirt. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed on video forcing a child that was visibly upset to sit down between their legs to keep the child from moving. When the child would try to leave the caregiver, the caregiver would grab the child by the arm and/or collar of the shirt pulling the child back between their legs. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2805(10)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information obtained from the DFPS investigation, it was observed on video that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment and self-control in their interactions with a child. The caregiver appeared to be frustrated with the child's behavior and handled the child in a rough manner multiple times. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2023
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
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director will need to complete SIDS, shaken baby, and early brain development training.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Official code
746.1311(d)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The two directors will need to complete transportation safety training.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2023
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: Staff training
Report finding
The two directors and 3 caregivers will need to complete the following trainings: *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction deadline
May 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information obtained through a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not interact with a child in a positive manner as the caregiver was observed on video handling the child in an aggressive manner. A caregiver was observed on video pulling a child by their arms to the table in a hurried manner and roughly placing the child down in their chair. The caregiver was observed wiping the child?s face in a rough manner & then pushed the child's chair up to the table in an abrupt manner. As another child stood to reach for their sippy cup on the table, the same caregiver pushed the child?s chair up to the table in a hurried/abrupt manner causing the child to fall back down onto their chair.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Official code
746.1203(5)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined that two caregivers left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 15 minutes when transitioning the class back inside. The operation became aware that a child was left outside when they were notified by the elementary school located next door.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 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: Parent rights
Report finding
It was determined that the operation failed to notify the parent immediately of a situation that placed their child at risk. The parent was not notified that their child was left unsupervised on the playground until the parent picked their child up from care.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined after reviewing video footage that a caregiver handled two children in an inappropriate manner. The caregiver was seen on video, harshly grabbing & pulling two children up by one arm to move them. The children's feet were observed to briefly dangle in the air as they were being moved.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 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: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver demonstrated a lack of self-control and good judgment when redirecting two children. The caregiver was observed on video forcibly grabbing and pulling children by their arm which resulted in one of the children sustaining a scratch on their arm. The same caregiver was also observed on video tapping a child on top of their head with a book.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 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)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not report an incident which placed a child at risk within the required time frame.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2022
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There were 8 infants in the Infant classroom I that did not have updated feeding instructions on file. There were 2 infants in the Infant 2 classroom that did not have updated feeding instructions on file.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Five of the ten children's records evaluated did not include complete physician information.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Official code
746.605(11)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three of the children's records were missing the telephone number for the emergency contact person that was listed.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver only completed 7 of the required 24 clock hours of training for the previous training year (2/2021 - 2/2022).
Correction deadline
June 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2022
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: Background screening
Report finding
The operation allowed a staff person to be present and have access to children prior to having the eligibility determination letter. (Note: The caregiver will not return to the operation until their eligibility status is received.)
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was one electrical outlet in the infant room, in the toddlers classroom and one in another toddlers classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have an annual fire inspection scheduled or on file.
Correction deadline
December 28, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Upon review of video footage and interviews, it was found that a caregiver, contracted by a substitute company, left children in a classroom unattended for over a minute. This was corrected at inspection, being that the operation discharged the employee in concern.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)