Children's Lighthouse Viridian

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: At the time of the inspection a caregiver was present with out an active background check. The background check was submitted and the caregiver sent home until the check is completed.

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

Medium risk Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement

State rule 746.505(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement"

Inspector's note: Through the course of the investigation it was found the operational policies were updated and notification had not been provided to parents.

Corrected Aug 10, 2026, verified by the state Aug 12, 2026.

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: This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was found a caregiver did not have self control when continuing to hold a child as they resisted being held by the caregiver, causing bruising to the child's arm.

Corrected Jul 2, 2026, verified by the state Jul 16, 2026. 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(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was found that a caregiver had grabbed and held a child as a response to the child's behavior in the classroom.

Corrected Jul 2, 2026, verified by the state Jul 16, 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 child was able to get a harmful substance from a caregiver's purse twice without the caregiver's knowledge.

Corrected Apr 10, 2025, verified by the state Apr 23, 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(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: A caregiver grabbed a child's arm aggressively.

Corrected Apr 10, 2025, verified by the state Apr 23, 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: The operation did not report to CCR two instances where children were placed at risk.

Corrected Apr 10, 2025, verified by the state Apr 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(4)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: Newly hired caregivers did not complete CPR training within 90 days of employment.

Corrected May 2, 2025, verified by the state May 2, 2025.

Medium-high risk Diaper-changing equipment and areas must meet the state's requirements.

State rule 746.3503(c)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child"

Inspector's note: A caregiver walked away from a child, leaving the child on the diaper changing table.

Corrected Apr 10, 2025, verified by the state Apr 23, 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: A caregiver's personal belonging containing a harmful substance was kept within child's reach. The child was able to get the substance from the belongings two times.

Corrected Apr 10, 2025, verified by the state Apr 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).