Childrens Lighthouse of Anna
Licensed Center · Anna, Collin County, TX · Operation No. 1723937
Childrens Lighthouse of Anna holds a Full Permit issued January 27, 2022. In the state's 60-month public window it has 28 inspections on record with 28 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
January 27, 2022
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
225 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
912 Sharp St, Anna, TX 75409-0648
The 60-month record
28
Inspections
0
Assessments
3
Self reports
28
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 12 · Medium High 10 · Medium 6 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| May 13, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Report | 3 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Report | 1 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Report | 5 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Report | 1 |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Report | 1 |
| Jul 26, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 22, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Report | 2 |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jul 26, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 18, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Report | 3 |
| Jan 11, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
July 3, 2026 Standard § 746.3003 - Field Trips - Notification to Parents
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation changed the destination of a field trip the morning of the trip and then undertook the trip without adequate notice to parents. The operation director made clear the operation will do a better job with noticing parents going forward.
Corrected: August 24, 2026
March 27, 2026 Standard § 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
High Verbatim from the agency record
This investigation was evaluated as part of an investigation and determined to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child as a form of discipline.
Corrected: April 22, 2026
March 24, 2026 Standard § 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. Video evidence was obtained showing that a caregiver did not interact with the children positively. The caregiver was shown to handle a child roughly and then push the child with her foot.
Corrected: April 29, 2026
March 24, 2026 Standard § 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. Video evidence was obtained showing a caregiver grabbing and pulling multiple children.
Corrected: April 29, 2026
March 24, 2026 Standard § 746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. It was determined that the operation's director has not been routinely supervising caregivers, leading a caregiver to discipline a child using prohibited punishments.
Corrected: April 29, 2026
December 4, 2025 Standard § 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three out of ten caregivers files did not have certification for in-person CPR/First Aid. These caregivers had certification for online training.
Corrected: January 8, 2026
December 4, 2025 Standard § 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted on 08/21/24.
Corrected: December 15, 2025
February 27, 2025 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Infant feeding instructions for three infants who are not able to eat table food were not updated within the past 30 days.
Corrected: March 6, 2025
December 19, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two out of ten child files did not have Statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.
Corrected: January 2, 2025
November 7, 2024 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it has been determined that a toddler was left unattended in a classroom for approximately six minutes.
Corrected: November 8, 2024
August 26, 2024 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not report an incident in which a child was placed at risk to CCR.
Corrected: August 29, 2024
August 26, 2024 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child left a classroom and walked to the front lobby of the facility unsupervised without the caregivers knowledge.
Corrected: August 29, 2024
August 26, 2024 Standard § 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not provide an incident report for the child's parent within 48 hours of the incident occurring.
Corrected: August 29, 2024
August 26, 2024 Standard § 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not immediately inform the parents that the child left the classroom unsupervised and was found in the lobby of the facility by another parent, but instead informed the parent 24 hours after the incident occurred.
Corrected: September 24, 2024
August 26, 2024 Standard § 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The permit holder did not ensure the operation was operating in compliance with Minimum Standard Rules when a child was allowed to leave the classroom and procedures for reporting to CCR and to parents were not followed.
Corrected: September 24, 2024
December 11, 2023 Standard § 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
High Verbatim from the agency record
An infant was observed to be asleep in a swing. The caregiver stated the infant had been in the swing for an hour and asleep for thirty minutes.
Corrected: December 11, 2023
December 5, 2023 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed to be using a tablet for an extended period of time while supposed to be caring for children. Two children were observed to be standing in their chairs and attempting to climb on the table while both caregivers in the classroom were involved in a craft.
Corrected: December 21, 2023
September 19, 2023 Standard § 746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Continuity of care was not ensured when a caregiver did not share information regarding a child with another incoming caregiver in a classroom.
Corrected: October 27, 2023
January 24, 2023 Standard § 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share a copy of the incident report within 48 hours of the incident occurring.
Corrected: March 31, 2023
January 24, 2023 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child was injured while playing on the playground and caregivers were unaware of how the injury occurred.
Corrected: March 23, 2023
January 24, 2023 Standard § 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation's most recent fire inspection report was not available for review during the time of inspection.
Corrected: February 7, 2023
January 24, 2023 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two out of ten children's records were missing the following immunizations: Child 1: DTap(1), Hib(1), PCV(1), Child 2: DTap(1), Hib(1)
Corrected: February 21, 2023
April 14, 2022 Standard § 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
High Verbatim from the agency record
An infant younger than 12 months was observed, face up, sleeping on a bobby pillow inside of a crib. The caregiver corrected the deficiency during the inspection by taking the bobby out of the crib.
Corrected: April 14, 2022
March 7, 2022 Standard § 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated. Based on interviews it was determined to be deficient due to the caregiver picking up a child by the arms and placing them in a chair in an abrupt manner .
Corrected: April 4, 2022
March 7, 2022 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation was made aware by a parent that a caregiver interacted with a child in an aggressive manner. The operation did not notify licensing.
Corrected: April 4, 2022
March 7, 2022 Standard § 746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
It was discovered that a 2 year old caregiver was placing children in timeout for 5-10 minutes.
Corrected: April 4, 2022
November 15, 2021 Standard § 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two drivers did not have documentation validating that transportation training was completed.
Corrected: November 15, 2021
November 15, 2021 Standard § 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver, without documentation of pediatric first aid training, was observed in charge of a group of children. The deficiency was corrected during the when a qualified caregiver transitioned into the classroom to supervise the group of children.
Corrected: November 15, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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