Childrens Lighthouse of McKinney

High risk Infant areas must be free of objects that could cause choking.

State rule 746.2401(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, an infant under 12 months was observed napping in a crib with a bib still tied around their neck.

Corrected Sep 29, 2026, verified by the state Oct 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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 caregiver left a child outside unsupervised on the outdoor play area.

Corrected Oct 23, 2026, verified by the state Nov 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.

State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"

Inspector's note: 4 children admission information did not list the parents signature authorizing emergency medical treatment when children are in care.

Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified by the state Jul 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fire extinguishers must be serviced as required.

State rule 746.5307(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Extinguishers Serviced"

Inspector's note: The vehicle that is used to transport children did not have a serviced fire extinguisher.

Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified by the state Jul 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Drinking water must be available at every snack, mealtime and on request.

State rule 746.3301(f)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play"

Inspector's note: Children that did not bring water bottles with them to the operation did not have always have access to drinking water during outdoor play.

Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified by the state Aug 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must make sure employees are supervised.

State rule 746.1003(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised"

Inspector's note: Based on a review of information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that a director did not supervise a caregiver that transports children to ensure transportation procedures/protocols were followed which resulted in a child left on a vehicle for 30 minutes.

Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified by the state Nov 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must make sure no child is abused, neglected or exploited.

State rule 746.1201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited"

Inspector's note: This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified by the state Nov 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: Based on a review of information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not adequately supervise a child which resulted in a child left behind on a transporting vehicle which placed a child at risk of bodily harm or injury.

Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified by the state Nov 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

State rule 746.5605(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended"

Inspector's note: Based on a review of information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was left on a vehicle unattended for 30 minutes.

Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified by the state Nov 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: Based on interviews with staff, a caregiver did not consider a child's cognitive development to adequately supervise a child. The caregiver was not in close proximity or visual aware of a child's on-going activity during outdoor play which resulted in the child's head entrapped between 2 parallel bars that encloses a drain on the pre-k playground.

Corrected Jul 1, 2025, verified by the state Jul 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: Based on an interview with staff, management did not report a situation that placed a child at risk.

Corrected Jul 1, 2025, verified by the state Jul 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: Based on interviews with the parent and staff, a metal fence that encloses a landscape drainage on the pre-k playground is a safety hazard. A young child was able to get their head entrapped between 2 parallel bars.

Corrected Jul 1, 2025, verified by the state Jul 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Storage for Individual Belongings

State rule 746.4505 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Storage for Individual Belongings"

Inspector's note: The area at the front of the operation where infant care seats are stored was not labeled with the child's name. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the director labeled the car seats/ storage area with the child's first and last name.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must list the child's allergies and hold a completed food allergy plan.

State rule 746.605(15) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan"

Inspector's note: A child with a diagnosis food allergy did not have a complete food allergy plan on file.

Corrected Jun 4, 2025, verified by the state Jun 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Parents must be told about less serious injuries.

State rule 746.307(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries"

Inspector's note: Based on the interview with the parent of a child and the staff, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated for a standard investigation. The parent was not notified of an injury that required medical treatment by a health care professional. Management notified a relative during pick-up instead.

Corrected May 1, 2025, verified by the state May 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: The standard was evaluated for a standard investigation and was found not compliant. Based on interviews with staff and a parent, it was determined that the caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when a child was placed in the bathroom with the door closed as the caregiver stood in front of the bathroom door to speak to the child about their inappropriate behavior.

Corrected Feb 3, 2025, verified by the state Feb 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room"

Inspector's note: The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and was found not compliant. Based on interviews with staff and a parent, a caregiver placed a child in a bathroom with the door closed for displaying inappropriate behavior.

Corrected Feb 3, 2025, verified by the state Feb 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).