Childrens Lighthouse
Licensed child-care center in Katy, TX 77494 · Texas operation #869253 · part of Children's Lighthouse
Record summary
4 high-risk · 9 total
4 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (9 citations in all, from 6 inspections, 4 investigations and 1 assessment); last inspection Jul 14, 2026.
0 of 9 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 23060 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77494
- Phone
- (281) 395-4466
- Website
- www.cincolighthouse.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 210 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Aug 14, 2007; the permit has conditions
- Director
- Ashlie Dorman
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Jul 14, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk The director and employees must complete 2 hours of transportation-safety training every year.
State rule 746.1316(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually"
Inspector's note: The director did not have current transportation training, the training was last taken in 5/23/2022.
Corrected Jul 16, 2026, verified by the state Jul 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The director must complete 30 hours of annual training.
State rule 746.1311(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required"
Inspector's note: The director has 30 hours of training, out of the 30 hours only 1.5 hours are able to be used, 28.5 hours of training can not be used due to not meeting the requirements for training.
Corrected Aug 3, 2026, verified by the state Aug 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.
State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"
Inspector's note: Two children did not have immunizations records.
Corrected Jul 21, 2026, verified by the state Jul 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Apr 23, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 21, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.
State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"
Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed caring for 12 children with a pending background check.
Corrected Apr 21, 2026, verified by the state Apr 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk The director must operate the center in compliance with the minimum standards.
State rule 746.1003(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"
Inspector's note: The director allowed a caregiver to work with children with a pending background check.
Corrected Apr 22, 2026, verified by the state Apr 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 30, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: A child was left outside on the playground for 20 minutes unsupervised.
Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified by the state Apr 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 9, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Medium risk The licensing incident/illness report form must be used for injuries requiring medical treatment or hospitalization.
State rule 746.701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization"
Inspector's note: The operation is missing operation number, the director?s name, when parents were notified, when CCR was notified, if first aid was provided, if EMS was called or if the child had to be transferred on the incident report.
Corrected Apr 17, 2026, verified by the state Apr 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 15, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The operation did not have an updated fire inspection conducted.
Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified by the state Jul 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 24, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 20, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Feb 6, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 28, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jan 22, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.
State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"
Inspector's note: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified by the state Jan 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 0 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Childrens Lighthouse on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #869253.
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