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Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center

1420 N NEWSOM ST, Mineola, TX 75773-1127

Operation number:
867023
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Wood
Capacity:
49
License effective:
May 7, 2007
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9035699242
Email:
guidinglightcc@gmail.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 18 available inspections for Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center from December 8, 2021 through March 27, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 3, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

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
18

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 15 local median in Wood County

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.89
Local median
0.67

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
39%
Local median
39%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.36

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the inspection, the fire extinguishers have expired and are due for service.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the inspection, the emergency fire drills have not been conducted or documented since October of 2025.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the inspection, the annual certification of the children's products is dated 1/1/2025 and has expired.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 9, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The operation did not inform the parent at pick up time about the bite marks the child received that morning while in care.
Correction deadline
December 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
At the inspection, three boards are broken on the fence of the infant playground and need to be replaced.
Correction deadline
April 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the inspection, the loose-fill does not meet the required depth of 6 inches for the climbing equipment present on the playground. The mulch measured less than 1 inch deep.
Correction deadline
June 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
At the inspection, 1 out of 7 children's records did not include an updated immunization record.
Correction deadline
June 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the inspection, 2 out 7 children's records reviewed did not include the parental permission for the school age children to ride the public school bus.
Correction deadline
June 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions
Official code
746.605(15)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the inspection, 1 out 6 training records reviewed did not meet the required 24 hours of annual training, and the caregiver needs 9 hours to complete the training year 2021-2022.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the inspection, the operation did not have a passed fire inspection report.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by grabbing a child's face in a harsh manner between her thumb and fingers while aggressively holding the child's face.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined the director did not use good judgement when observed in video using inappropriate discipline actions with a child.
Correction deadline
September 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 14, 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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined a caregiver did not exhibit acceptable discipline and guidance with children by placing their hands behind their back inappropriately.
Correction deadline
September 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A group of children were eating snack from the bare table and did not use a sanitary surface.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
746.3317(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 out of the 2 infant written feeding instructions had not been updated since 3/18/2022.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose-fill on the playground measured 1 1/2 inches deep at the slide exit of the climbing equipment and does not meet the 6 inch surfacing material requirement.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)