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Childrens Lighthouse

23060 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77494
licensed capacity
210
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2007

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About Childrens Lighthouse

Childrens Lighthouse is a licensed child care center in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 14, 2007, for up to 210 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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

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

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity210 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Childrens Lighthouse has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fort Bend County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Fort Bend County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 Childrens Lighthouse

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
210 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2007
License number
#869253
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Jul 14, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “The director did not have current transportation training, the training was last taken in 5/23/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Two children did not have immunizations records.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “The director has 30 hours of training, out of the 30 hours only 1.5 hours are able to be used, 28.5 hours of training can not be used due to not meeting the requirements for training.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2026

  2. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 21, 2026Inspection2 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 was observed caring for 12 children with a pending background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      “The director allowed a caregiver to work with children with a pending background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

  4. Mar 30, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • 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

      “A child was left outside on the playground for 20 minutes unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026

  5. Mar 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization

      “The operation is missing operation number, the director’s name, when parents were notified, when CCR was notified, if first aid was provided, if EMS was called or if the child had to be transferred on the incident report.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2026

  6. Jul 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The operation did not have an updated fire inspection conducted.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025

  7. Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Jan 22, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025

  2. Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 15, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jul 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “A caregiver did not have hands-on CPR and First Aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

  6. Mar 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jan 3, 2023Inspection1 rule 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 present does not have a clear background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2023

  9. Dec 20, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  10. Oct 24, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

      “Director is missing 14 hours of the required training topics.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2023

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

      “The sheets on the cribs in the infant 1 and 2 classrooms were very loose and over sized for each mattress in use. Note: Photos were taken.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2022

  11. Jul 19, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “Background check determination results are not on record for four caregivers with direct access to children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Infant feeding instructions have not been updated since 05.31.22 for one infant in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.801(7) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Medication Records

      “Medication administered by the operation is lacking dosage, date/time and full name of the individual whom administered the medication.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The center's physical activity policy is lacking the duration and plan for physical acidify on inclement weather days.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records

      “Thei individual designated as the person in charge of the operation in the director's absence did not have access to emergency practices and personnel/training records during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Immunization records are not on file for one child enrolled in care since 05.31.22.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The loose-fill surfacing is measuring less than 2 inches in the playground use zones.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      “Health statement is not on record for one child enrolled in care since 05.31.22.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022

  12. Oct 26, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “One child did not have an immunization record on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021

    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver was present without a background check. *The caregiver was sent home until results come back*”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “One transportation driver and the director did not have current transportation training.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “Two staff members did not have CPR.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “There was no file present for the director.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 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 Childrens Lighthouse

Is Childrens Lighthouse licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 14, 2007.

When was Childrens Lighthouse last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childrens Lighthouse had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Childrens Lighthouse care for?

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

Does Childrens Lighthouse accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Childrens Lighthouse's hours?

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

How much does Childrens Lighthouse cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 395-4466 to ask.

What is Childrens Lighthouse's phone number?

(281) 395-4466.

Where is Childrens Lighthouse?

23060 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77494. The nearest other daycare we list is Monty Ballard YMCA, 0.2 miles away.

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