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Children's Lighthouse of Oak Forest

2109 W 34TH ST, Houston, TX 77018-6002

Operation number:
1715787
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:
268
License effective:
June 8, 2021
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7135880263
Email:
oakforest@childrenslighthouse.com

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 24 available inspections for Children's Lighthouse of Oak Forest from August 10, 2021 through February 12, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 12, 2026 and involved background screening.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
24

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
26

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
21

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

24 total inspections vs 10 local median in 77018

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.08
Local median
1.11

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
46%
Local median
49%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
46%
Local median
54%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
2.67

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: Health or food records
Report finding
A child on the allergy list does not have the required allergy medication.
Correction deadline
February 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 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)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present caring for children without a background check. A background check was submitted for the caregiver during the inspection, and the caregiver was no longer in charge of children.
Correction deadline
February 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Official code
745.621(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver had an expiration date of 8/2025.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operation was not able to provide the trainings for four caregivers.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Official code
746.901(6)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
There was a child that was unsupervised in the operation.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 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: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not report that a child was unsupervised.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined that a child was found unsupervised in the hallway outside the classroom.
Correction deadline
January 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Official code
746.1203(4)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two contract workers who were counted into ratio and working with a group of children did not meet caregivers qualifications. One contract working was missing CPR and First Aid. Both were missing training and orientation for the operation.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1401(c) - Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors counted in ratio
Official code
746.1401(c)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The two drivers and both directors transportation training was not available.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2024
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: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver with an inactive background as of 11/17/2023 was observed delivering items to classrooms.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2024
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: Staff training
Report finding
A group of children were left in care of contract/ vendor worker without caregiver qualifications.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1401(e) - Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
Official code
746.1401(e)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child is missing emergency contact information and two children are missing address for their emergency contact.
Correction deadline
June 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A caregiver did not have any affidavit in their file.
Correction deadline
June 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
One caregiver only had 1 hour of transportation and the directors expired on 1/4/21 and 10/14/2020.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2022
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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have documentation allowing children on the second floor.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4217 - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level
Official code
746.4217
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation was found to not have provider any incident report to a parent of a child that was placed at risk that is required by minimum standards.
Correction deadline
July 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2022
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
During the investigation it was determine that children were placed at risk when they walked out the emergency door on two different occasions and days the operation did not make a report to licensing the first time this happened.
Correction deadline
July 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Children were not being supervised when they were able to walk out the emergency door leading to the outside of the building.
Correction deadline
July 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2022
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: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The permit holder was not in compliance with ensuring supervision is being maintained by director and caregivers with children in care. The operation has been cited twice within their 12 months after issuance for children not being supervised.
Correction deadline
July 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined that a 20 month old child was left alone in a classroom with the lights off when the caregivers took the class to the playground.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 8, 2022
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: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director was not in compliance with ensuring supervision is being maintained with children in care. The operation was previously cited on 8/25/2021 for a child being left unsupervised.
Correction deadline
February 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During review of fire safety the operation was found to not have a current fire inspection.
Correction deadline
December 31, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2022
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: Parent rights
Report finding
The operation failed to notify the parent immediately and completed the notification 5 hours after the incident.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(3) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(3)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation failed to complete an incident report within 48 hours of when the incident occurred and have parents sign in a timely manner.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(4) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the investigation it was determined that the operation was out of ratio for the pre-k class. The SAG is 3yo, maximum number of children is 15 with 1 caregiver and the class was numbered at 18 at the time of the incident.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
After gathering evidence, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised for about 6 minutes in the classroom while the group was outside.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)