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Lighthouse Learning Academy

3705 COLUMBIA MEMORIAL PKWY, League City, TX 77573

Operation number:
1117086
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Galveston
Capacity:
179
License effective:
April 6, 2010
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2815355353
Email:
llacademy3705@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 35 available inspections for Lighthouse Learning Academy from July 12, 2021 through October 20, 2025.

16 inspections recorded violations, with 32 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 20, 2025 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
35

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
32

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
24

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

35 total inspections vs 16 local median in 77573

Compared to 29 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.91
Local median
0.67

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
26%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
46%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.93

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: Staff training
Report finding
At time of inspection, one caregiver had 19 hours of annual training for 2024-2025.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2025
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)
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During rest period, one out of the five classrooms observed was watching Charlott's Web.
Correction deadline
June 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2025
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: Administrative posting
Report finding
During walkthrough, one of the five classroom's activity plan was found in a cubby storage by caregiver when asked where the plan was posted.
Correction deadline
June 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Official code
746.2209
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The operation was found to be deficient regarding this minimum standard which was identified based on allegations reported to Child Care Regulation.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2025
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
The operation was found to be deficient regarding this minimum standard which was identified based on allegations reported to Child Care Regulation.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The operation was found to be deficient regarding this minimum standard which was identified based on allegations reported to Child Care Regulation.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During inspection, one out of the ten files reviewed. Staff had transcipt for 8th grade to 10th grade year. Transcript does not show completion of High School.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
I observed signs of roach activity in several rooms. In the kitchen a live roach was observed near one of the freezers. Note: The operation has been getting regular pest control inspections and sprays. A new pest control company is scheduled to come out today 1/18/24.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2024
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: Other violations
Report finding
Several rooms have paint chipping on window ledges and walls.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2023
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: Facility condition
Report finding
In the infant 2 classroom the caregiver was rinsing bibs and dishes in the handwashing sink.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3503(d)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During inspection, caregiver hired on 8/25/2023 had online CPR training.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2023
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)
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During investigation inspection, 1 out of the 7 classrooms observed were watching television and playing race car games on tablets.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Official code
746.2207(c)(1)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation conducted, a child was left on the daycare van on 4/21/2023.
Correction deadline
September 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Official code
746.5605(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation of neglectful supervision. A caregiver did not follow transportation procedures before leaving the van unattended, which resulted in a child being left unsupervised on a van.
Correction deadline
September 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
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: Incident records
Report finding
Child was left unattended on bus. Incident was not reported to licensing by director.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 13, 2023
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: Transportation
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the driver failed to account for all children before disabling the vehicle safety alarm.
Correction deadline
September 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(d)(1) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
Official code
746.5625(d)(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on external documentation, a child was left alone on the playground.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 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)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Operation did not notify licensing of a child who was left alone on the playground.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on external documentation, during splash day it was one caregiver to seven children, causing the group to be out of ratio.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2101(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities
Official code
746.2101(a)
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Low concern: Incident records
Report finding
During investigation inspection, two children did not have incident reports in file. Noted: this was corrected at inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.709 - Incident/Illness Report Form Storage
Official code
746.709
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During investigation inspection, staff hired on 10/5/2022 did not have CPR/First aid training avaliable upon request.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Two out of the four classrooms observed had missing outlet covers. Noted: Pictures were taken.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During inspection, staff hired on 10/6/2022 with a pending background was observed in the classroom with children during naptime.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
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
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Emergency Preparedness plan did not site the location that was used during incident on 4/25/2022.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Official code
746.5202(1)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During inspection, staff hired on 10/4/2016 had completed 18.5 hours of annual training for the 2020-2021 year. Staff needs 11.5 hours of training.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(6)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During inspection, fire drill was not conducted for the month of September 2021. Noted: Pictures were taken.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During inspection, carbon monoxide had not been checked for the month of September 2021. Noted: Pictures were taken.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Official code
746.5537(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During inspection, smoke detector was not checked for the month of September 2021. Noted: Pictures were taken.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
746.5319
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During inspection, operational policies did not list the duration and plan for physical activity if the weather conditions do not allow for outdoor play.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
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Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of the information obtained during the investigation inspection the director admitted to having a positive case of COVID. Note: The director informed me of the case and that the class was quarantined, parents were informed, health department contacted, and the entire building was disinfected.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that all parents were not informed of a communicable illness at the center in July, even though, the parents of the children in the classroom were informed of the illness.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Official code
746.307(d)