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Children's Lighthouse Cedar Park

1801 Bagdad Rd, Cedar Park, TX 786134.6· 113 reviews
licensed capacity
212
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
year first permitted
2021

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About Children's Lighthouse Cedar Park

Children's Lighthouse Cedar Park is a licensed child care center in Cedar Park, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 8, 2021, for up to 212 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 28 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campCameras for parentsSecure entrySTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
212 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30AM to 6:00PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
SafetySecure Keypad Entry, Cameras / live video for parents (Real-Time Video Monitoring), Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Tadpoles)
Licensed capacity212 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Children's Lighthouse Cedar Park has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Williamson County has a median price of $202 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.
Williamson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$202
Home daycare$181

Toddler

Center$189
Home daycare$172

Preschool

Center$183
Home daycare$170

School age

Center$173
Home daycare$160

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 Children's Lighthouse Cedar Park

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
212 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1728255
See the state's record

Summary

28 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 12 of 28 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Discipline and child guidance 6
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 14, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      “Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that the operation failed to notify parents of a less serious injury.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh risk

      746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments

      “Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that the operation failed to assign a caregiver to an age group that matched their ability to safely and effectively meet the care of non-verbal children.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026

  4. Mar 2, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours. The operation reported the incident via email, but did report by either speaking with someone or reporting on the abuse and neglect website within 48 hours.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026

  5. Aug 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “14 out of 17 children immunizations were not up to date.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025

  8. Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “Two caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “Two classrooms had cleaning supplies that were accessible to children. This was corrected when the caregivers moved the cleaning supplies out of reach of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Four out of ten children files were missing the address for the emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “A caregiver failed to wash an infant's hands after changing their diaper. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the infant's hands.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

      “During snack time children were only served food from one food group which did not meet the USDA nutritional guidelines.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025

  10. Jun 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 34 earlier visits
  1. May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A caregiver without a background check eligibility letter had direct access to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver did not return to the operation from their lunch break.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to demonstrate good judgement by continuously allowing children to enter a hallway closet that self locks and having to get a key to unlock the closet and let the children out.”

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025

  4. Apr 16, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A caregiver without a background check eligibility letter had direct access to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver did not return to the operation from their lunch break.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to demonstrate good judgement by continuously allowing children to enter a hallway closet that self locks and having to get a key to unlock the closet and let the children out.”

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025

  5. Apr 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers allowed children under the age of 2 years to participate in screen time activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025

  8. Sep 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “Operation did not have a current sanitation report. This was corrected during my inspection when I received receipt of payment for the inspection to be completed.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Operation did not have a current fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2024

  9. Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 5, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  11. Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Jul 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jul 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  14. Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Jun 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

      “A caregiver was observed placing a child in the crib on their stomach to nap. Caregiver was instructed to place the child in the crib on their back for nap.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3803(b) - Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary

      “The medication authorization for a child requiring medication administration expired in April of 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024

  16. May 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “Out of ten classrooms observed, three caregivers did not know the number children they were supervising.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024

  17. May 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “Two employees were present, going in the classroom hallway, and classrooms without completed background checks. One had an inactive status on their background check. One had a pending background check. This was corrected when both employees left .”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “One classroom was using screen time with a child under the age of 2 years old. This was corrected at inspection when the tablet was turned off.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Children from one class were observed running between rooms, standing on a table, and pulling each other by coats and blankets during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024

  18. May 7, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “During an investigation it was found that the operation waited multiple days to notify parents of children when they were made aware that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on their children while in care placing them at risk.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “During an investigation there is enough evidence to determine a caregiver was yelling at the children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “During an investigation it was found that the operation did not provide an incident report to the parent within the required 48 hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was leading a child to another table by pushing their head along the way, pushing children’s heads to a facedown position at tables, pushing a rolling bookshelf towards a child twice, and banging a tablet on a table by children. There is evidence to suggest the caregiver restrains children by holding them tightly.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “During an investigation a caregiver was observed moving two children by one of their arms, lifting them up off the floor to a new spot.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024

  19. Oct 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Three chidren were lacking the required immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “Six staff were lacking food allergy and hazardous material training.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023

  20. Sep 25, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

      “Two caregivers were not aware of the children's ages in their care or where to obtain the information.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “A caregiver did not know how many children were in their care.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “Children were observed eating lunch and watching a movie. Caregiver was informed why the television could not be on and the television was powered off.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023

  21. Sep 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  22. Sep 11, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  23. May 1, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  24. Mar 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  25. Jan 29, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “The caregiver did not show good judgment when she decided to carry a child in a football hold that led the child to sustaining a head injury.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2023

  26. Nov 15, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

      “Children were observed sleeping with their blankets over their heads in three separate classrooms.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “Four staff members who transport children are missing their transportation training certificate.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “One caregiver did not have training in the following areas: (1)Emergency preparedness ; (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations ; (3)Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?) ; (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction ; (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic ; and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2022

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “One child did not have an emergency authorization on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2022

  27. Mar 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Jan 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  29. Jan 6, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  30. Dec 20, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  31. Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  32. Nov 19, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  33. Oct 28, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  34. Oct 7, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      “The operation's vehicle safety alarms within their 4 vehicles used did not operate properly.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The operation did not have a CPSC form. This was corrected at inspection when the director was provided a form and it was signed.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “One caregiver's records out of ten reviewed did not have up to date CPR & first aid certification.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2021

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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Questions about Children's Lighthouse Cedar Park

Is Children's Lighthouse Cedar Park licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 8, 2021.

When was Children's Lighthouse Cedar Park last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 28 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children's Lighthouse Cedar Park had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 12 of 28 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Children's Lighthouse Cedar Park care for?

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

Does Children's Lighthouse Cedar Park accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Children's Lighthouse Cedar Park's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Children's Lighthouse Cedar Park cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 528-5674 to ask.

What is Children's Lighthouse Cedar Park's phone number?

(512) 528-5674.

Where is Children's Lighthouse Cedar Park?

1801 Bagdad Rd, Cedar Park, TX 78613. The nearest other daycare we list is High Hopes Preschool, 0.3 miles away.

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