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Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy

401 W BRAZOS AVE, West Columbia, TX 77486-2611

Operation number:
820415
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Brazoria
Capacity:
88
License effective:
December 11, 2002
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9793457707
Email:
klassykids02@gmail.com
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 22 available inspections for Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy from December 8, 2021 through May 12, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 7, 2026 and involved staff training.

Two later inspections, from May 8, 2026 through May 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
22

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
20

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
17

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

22 total inspections vs 11 local median in Brazoria County

Compared to 157 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.91
Local median
0.82

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
45%
Local median
32%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
45%
Local median
40%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.37

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers do not have first aid and CPR training.
Correction deadline
January 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2026
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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child's file does not have a copy of their immunization record. One child's file does not have an updated immunization record.
Correction deadline
January 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that a child had ran out of the cafeteria unsupervised and was hiding in a classroom for approximately 10 minutes. Note: Caregivers were actively looking for the child during that 10 minutes.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 27, 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)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There is paint chipping in the infant room, pre-k, and toddler room.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Based on information received during the DFPS investigation a caregiver has allowed a 5 month old infant to sleep in a restrictive device.
Correction deadline
June 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation a staff member admitted to telling a child that they will call their parent and they will get whooping?s/spankings when the child is misbehaving.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The doors leading into the classrooms have visible dirt on them. Two walls in the school age room are broken. One kitchen toy has visible dirt on it. An outlet cover is broken. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infants had blankets covering the front of their cribs while taking naps. Note: Pictures were taken for the file. Blankets were removed from the sides of the cribs during my visit.
Correction deadline
December 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
Official code
746.2429
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The outlet cover was observed broken in the school age classsroom. There was a hole observed in the wall of the pre-k room. Follow up 1/12/22: The door frame has been repaired. The car has been removed from the playground.The ceiling fans have been replaced and no longer wobble. The ant piles have been treated and removed.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation continued to have a caregiver present at the operation with an ineligible background check.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Official code
745.635(2)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove a caregiver hit a child in the back with a shoe as a form of punishment.
Correction deadline
February 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Official code
746.2805(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that a caregiver yells at the children as a form of punishment.
Correction deadline
February 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation caregivers were not adequately supervising children during outside play time.
Correction deadline
February 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 18, 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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there were about 20 children on the playground ranging in age from toddlers to school age children with one staff member.
Correction deadline
February 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
A child was observed on a tablet during nap time.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child's immunization record was not current in their file.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
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
Two children's files out of six reviewed are missing emergency contact information on their admission forms.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The door frame was observed broken exposing a nail. The tires on the car equipment outside was observed to be shredding and exposing wires that are sharp. The ceiling fan in the nap room was observed on and wobbling. Two active ant piles were observed on the playground. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Milk was observed in the fridge with an expiration date of 11/15/21. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Official code
746.3317
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was observed at the operation after receiving notification of an ineligibity on 11/10/21.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Official code
745.635(2)