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Childrens Lighthouse of Princeton

827 S. BEAUCHAMP BLVD., Princeton, TX 75407

Operation number:
1819743
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:
251
License effective:
January 15, 2026
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4697957954
Email:
princeton@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 33 available inspections for Childrens Lighthouse of Princeton from July 14, 2025 through August 18, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 11, 2026 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

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
33

32 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

12 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

11 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

33 total inspections vs 20 local median in 75407

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.36
Local median
0.47

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
18%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
21%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.88

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: Facility condition
Report finding
A group of children were engaging in outdoor activity with water not available to all children. Not having water available during the hot weather temperatures may cause heat exhausting or dehydration which places a child at risk.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Official code
746.3301(f)(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Despite being aware of a child's history of runaway behavior, a caregiver chose to enter the operation building without arranging additional supervision coverage for the child.
Correction deadline
July 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 18, 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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child in care was found unsupervised outside of the operation.
Correction deadline
July 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2026
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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the investigation, it was found that a single caregiver was left alone with 20 or more children with a specified age of three-years-old. The maximum number of three-year-old children a single caregiver can supervise is 15 children.
Correction deadline
July 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 18, 2026
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: Facility condition
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with the parent and staff, it was determined that a child did not have their diaper promptly changed.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Official code
746.3501(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. In two restrooms where diapers were changed, there was not a changing table or a smooth, non-absorbent pad to change diapers.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
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Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The parent handbook was missing information about parent rights.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Official code
746.501(a)(20)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
This finding was notified after the completion of a DFPS investigation. The operation was notified of a deficiency in Standard 746.1201(4) - Abuse and Neglect on 01/12/26 and failed to notify the parents of the deficiency by the allotted date, 01/17/26. The operation didn't notify the parents of the deficiency until 02/06/26.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
Official code
746.311(a)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not utilize positive statements when redirecting a child in care to move to another area in the room.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Official code
746.2803(4)(C)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was abused by a caregiver and the caregiver mentioned in the allegations has been found Reason to Believe.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2026
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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and lifted them from the ground. The action by the caregiver caused substantial bruising to the child's arm.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 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: Facility condition
Report finding
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during this investigation that the child mentioned in the report was not given and/or offered water or a change of milk to drink through the school day. The child was allowed to only drink the same milk he arrived to care with throughout the day. the center director, has in place that the children's personal cups can only be filled with water at drop off time. Milk will be given throughout the day in disposal cups.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Official code
746.3301(f)(1)