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Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy

108 Crawford St, Gilmer, TX 75644
licensed capacity
51
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$118
year first permitted
2024
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About Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy

Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Gilmer, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 4, 2024, for up to 51 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
51 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity51 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Upshur County has a median price of $118 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Upshur County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
51 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1790453
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 11 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Other rules 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Dec 4, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed

      “This law was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient, the provider was caring for 5 children ages 14 months-3 years old without a permit.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2024

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy

Is Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 4, 2024.

When was Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 1 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy care for?

51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 844-6841 to ask.

What is Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy's phone number?

(903) 844-6841.

Where is Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy?

108 Crawford St, Gilmer, TX 75644. The nearest other daycare we list is Little House Pre-K, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).