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Childrens Lighthouse of Anna

912 SHARP ST, Anna, TX 75409-0648

Operation number:
1723937
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Collin
Capacity:
225
License effective:
January 27, 2022
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4695917979
Email:
anna@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 40 available inspections for Childrens Lighthouse of Anna from October 14, 2021 through July 9, 2026.

15 inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 27, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Three later inspections, from March 30, 2026 through July 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
40

10 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
27

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
21

6 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

40 total inspections vs 16 local median in 75409

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.68
Local median
0.49

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
34%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.83

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: Child guidance
Report finding
This investigation was evaluated as part of an investigation and determined to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child as a form of discipline.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2026
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: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. It was determined that the operation's director has not been routinely supervising caregivers, leading a caregiver to discipline a child using prohibited punishments.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
Official code
746.1003(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. Video evidence was obtained showing that a caregiver did not interact with the children positively. The caregiver was shown to handle a child roughly and then push the child with her foot.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2026
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
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. Video evidence was obtained showing a caregiver grabbing and pulling multiple children.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2026
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted on 08/21/24.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three out of ten caregivers files did not have certification for in-person CPR/First Aid. These caregivers had certification for online training.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 4, 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)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Infant feeding instructions for three infants who are not able to eat table food were not updated within the past 30 days.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2025
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
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two out of ten child files did not have Statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.
Correction deadline
January 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it has been determined that a toddler was left unattended in a classroom for approximately six minutes.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 22, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The permit holder did not ensure the operation was operating in compliance with Minimum Standard Rules when a child was allowed to leave the classroom and procedures for reporting to CCR and to parents were not followed.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child left a classroom and walked to the front lobby of the facility unsupervised without the caregivers knowledge.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 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: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not report an incident in which a child was placed at risk to CCR.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 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: Parent rights
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not immediately inform the parents that the child left the classroom unsupervised and was found in the lobby of the facility by another parent, but instead informed the parent 24 hours after the incident occurred.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not provide an incident report for the child's parent within 48 hours of the incident occurring.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2024
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed to be asleep in a swing. The caregiver stated the infant had been in the swing for an hour and asleep for thirty minutes.
Correction deadline
December 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Official code
746.2426(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed to be using a tablet for an extended period of time while supposed to be caring for children. Two children were observed to be standing in their chairs and attempting to climb on the table while both caregivers in the classroom were involved in a craft.
Correction deadline
December 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Continuity of care was not ensured when a caregiver did not share information regarding a child with another incoming caregiver in a classroom.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
Official code
746.1203(10)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two out of ten children's records were missing the following immunizations: Child 1: DTap(1), Hib(1), PCV(1), Child 2: DTap(1), Hib(1)
Correction deadline
February 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's most recent fire inspection report was not available for review during the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
February 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Official code
746.801(11)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share a copy of the incident report within 48 hours of the incident occurring.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child was injured while playing on the playground and caregivers were unaware of how the injury occurred.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant younger than 12 months was observed, face up, sleeping on a bobby pillow inside of a crib. The caregiver corrected the deficiency during the inspection by taking the bobby out of the crib.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2022
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: Child guidance
Report finding
It was discovered that a 2 year old caregiver was placing children in timeout for 5-10 minutes.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Official code
746.2803(4)(D)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated. Based on interviews it was determined to be deficient due to the caregiver picking up a child by the arms and placing them in a chair in an abrupt manner .
Correction deadline
April 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Official code
746.2803(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation was made aware by a parent that a caregiver interacted with a child in an aggressive manner. The operation did not notify licensing.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 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
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Two drivers did not have documentation validating that transportation training was completed.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2021
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: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver, without documentation of pediatric first aid training, was observed in charge of a group of children. The deficiency was corrected during the when a qualified caregiver transitioned into the classroom to supervise the group of children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Official code
746.1301(3)(A)