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Children's Lighthouse of Forney

2401 FM 741, Forney, TX 75126-3911

Operation number:
1716375
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Kaufman
Capacity:
249
License effective:
June 2, 2021
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9725527226
Email:
info@thechildrenslighthouse.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 58 available inspections for Children's Lighthouse of Forney from December 21, 2021 through May 1, 2026.

13 inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 1, 2026 and involved hazardous access.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
58

14 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
16

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

58 total inspections vs 15.5 local median in 75126

Compared to 22 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.31
Local median
0.49

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
22%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
22%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.32

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: Hazardous access
Report finding
All of the trash cans in the classrooms did not have lids.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A 9 week old infant was observed swaddled while sleeping in the crib.
Correction deadline
November 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two staff did not have notorized affidavits.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Official code
746.901(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 of the 10 staff files reviewed had a CPR/first aid training that did not have an in person practice portion conducted.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2025
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver's CPR expired Feb 2025.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 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)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver's first aid certificate expired Feb 2025.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Ceiling tiles in the classrooms were observed to have spots and stains.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2025
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
One incident where a child was left unsupervised was not reported to licensing within the required time frame.
Correction deadline
July 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
One child was able to wander away from the classroom without the caregiver knowing they were missing.
Correction deadline
July 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
1 infant under 12mos had a blanket in the crib with them as they slept.
Correction deadline
April 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
The staff who was identified as the staff who administers medication did not have a medication administration training.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1303(6) - Orientation-Administering medication
Official code
746.1303(6)
Higher concern: Medication
Correction deadline
April 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Official code
746.3803(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Correction deadline
December 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Correction deadline
November 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement while working with children in the classroom.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 9, 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
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employee was present without a cleared background check. This was corrected at the operation when the employee was sent home until clearance information is sent.
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