Mansfield Christian Preparatory
700 N Walnut Creek Dr, Mansfield, TX
Children's Lighthouse Mansfield
- licensed capacity
- 225
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Children's Lighthouse Mansfield
Children's Lighthouse Mansfield is a licensed child care center in Mansfield, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 1, 2021, for up to 225 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 55 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageCameras for parentsSecure entryOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 225 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 6 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Safety | Secure Keypad Entry, Cameras / live video for parents (Real-Time Video Monitoring), Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 225 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's Lighthouse Mansfield has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $199 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.
Infant
Center$199
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$185
Home daycare$168
Preschool
Center$180
Home daycare$166
School age
Center$169
Home daycare$157
State record
Inspection reports for Children's Lighthouse Mansfield
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 225 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1715253
Summary
55 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 55 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 9
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The walls and celiing in room 7 appeared to have some moisture residue causing damage to the ceilng tiles as well as mildew/fungus on the classrom boards. The room also had a strong smell of mildew.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
- Jun 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
May 21, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after a caregiver was observed using profane language directed at a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after caregivers were observed yelling at children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026
- Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver was observed pulling a child up by one arm.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
- Apr 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 82 earlier visits
Feb 20, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was determined that a caregiver exercised poor judgement by lifting a child by one arm when removing the child from the table, resulting in a nurse maid's elbow injury.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
- Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Dec 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“One caregiver only had 8.25 clock hours of training for the previous training year available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“The director will need to complete SIDS, shaken baby, early brain development training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
- Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 7, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“It was determined that the operation failed to report to Child Care Regulation an incident that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024
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
“It was determined that a child was left unsupervised for several minutes as the children were being transitioned back inside from the playground. The child was found in the hallway by another caregiver and returned to their class.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was determined that two caregivers failed to demonstrate competency and good judgement when they failed to follow the operation’s procedures for accounting for children during transitions. The two caregivers did not complete a proper name to face check of all children in their group upon returning to the classroom resulting in a child being left unsupervised. The caregivers responsible for the child were not aware that the child was missing from the group until the child was returned by another caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“It was determined that the operation did not complete an incident report when a child was placed at risk after being left unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024
- Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 2, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was found Reason to Believe for physical abuse of a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when the caregiver purposely tripped a child causing injury.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
- May 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 22, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
“The operation did not notify all parents of a communicable disease.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“The operation failed to notify CCR of two confirmed cases of a communicable disease.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
- May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 3, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not interact with a child in a positive manner when the caregiver forcibly handled a child which resulted in the child being injured. The caregiver is no longer employed.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver firmly grabbed a child by the arms forcing the child to sit in a chair which resulted in bruising along the child’s upper arm. The caregiver is no longer employed.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
- Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 6, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“It was determined that caregivers were not aware of the children they were responsible for when a 2-year-old child was able to walk into the restroom without the caregiver’s knowledge and the child was not able to get out. Neither of the 3 caregivers realized the child had gotten into the restroom and was not present with the group. One of the caregiver’s heard the child crying and opened the door and found the child inside of the restroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
- Oct 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to report to Child Care Regulation a situation that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023
- Aug 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 25, 2023Visit2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when the caregiver picked up children by their arms and wrist to move from one place to another.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2023
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when it was determined that the director did not ensure new hire staff were properly trained on the positive physical interactions between staff and children and did not ensure that new hire staff had a full understanding of minimum standard compliance and licensing laws.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2023
Jul 11, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed on video using prohibited punishment when the caregiver grabbed a child by their arm and collar of the shirt. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on information obtained from the DFPS investigation, it was observed on video that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment and self-control in their interactions with a child. The caregiver appeared to be frustrated with the child's behavior and handled the child in a rough manner multiple times. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“Based on information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed on video forcing a child that was visibly upset to sit down between their legs to keep the child from moving. When the child would try to leave the caregiver, the caregiver would grab the child by the arm and/or collar of the shirt pulling the child back between their legs. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023
May 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“The director will need to complete SIDS, shaken baby, and early brain development training.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2023
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“The two directors and 3 caregivers will need to complete the following trainings: *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”
The state verified the correction on May 25, 2023
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“The two directors will need to complete transportation safety training.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2023
- Apr 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Mar 23, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“Based on information obtained through a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not interact with a child in a positive manner as the caregiver was observed on video handling the child in an aggressive manner. A caregiver was observed on video pulling a child by their arms to the table in a hurried manner and roughly placing the child down in their chair. The caregiver was observed wiping the child’s face in a rough manner & then pushed the child's chair up to the table in an abrupt manner. As another child stood to reach for their sippy cup on the table, the same caregiver pushed the child’s chair up to the table in a hurried/abrupt manner causing the child to fall back down onto their chair.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2023
- Mar 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2023Visit2 rules cited
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
“It was determined that two caregivers left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 15 minutes when transitioning the class back inside. The operation became aware that a child was left outside when they were notified by the elementary school located next door.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2023
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“It was determined that the operation failed to notify the parent immediately of a situation that placed their child at risk. The parent was not notified that their child was left unsupervised on the playground until the parent picked their child up from care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2023
- Dec 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 22, 2022Visit3 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver demonstrated a lack of self-control and good judgment when redirecting two children. The caregiver was observed on video forcibly grabbing and pulling children by their arm which resulted in one of the children sustaining a scratch on their arm. The same caregiver was also observed on video tapping a child on top of their head with a book.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2022
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“It was determined after reviewing video footage that a caregiver handled two children in an inappropriate manner. The caregiver was seen on video, harshly grabbing & pulling two children up by one arm to move them. The children's feet were observed to briefly dangle in the air as they were being moved.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2022
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not report an incident which placed a child at risk within the required time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2022
- Aug 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 21, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Jun 9, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Three of the children's records were missing the telephone number for the emergency contact person that was listed.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There were 8 infants in the Infant classroom I that did not have updated feeding instructions on file. There were 2 infants in the Infant 2 classroom that did not have updated feeding instructions on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2022
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“One caregiver only completed 7 of the required 24 clock hours of training for the previous training year (2/2021 - 2/2022).”
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2022
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“Five of the ten children's records evaluated did not include complete physician information.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The operation allowed a staff person to be present and have access to children prior to having the eligibility determination letter. (Note: The caregiver will not return to the operation until their eligibility status is received.)”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 8, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Dec 14, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“There was one electrical outlet in the infant room, in the toddlers classroom and one in another toddlers classroom. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have an annual fire inspection scheduled or on file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2021
- Nov 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2021Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Upon review of video footage and interviews, it was found that a caregiver, contracted by a substitute company, left children in a classroom unattended for over a minute. This was corrected at inspection, being that the operation discharged the employee in concern.”
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 3, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Lighthouse Mansfield
Is Children's Lighthouse Mansfield licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 1, 2021.
When was Children's Lighthouse Mansfield last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 55 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Lighthouse Mansfield had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 10 of 55 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Mansfield care for?
225, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children's Lighthouse Mansfield accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Children's Lighthouse Mansfield'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 Children's Lighthouse Mansfield cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 225-6813 to ask.
What is Children's Lighthouse Mansfield's phone number?
(817) 225-6813.
Where is Children's Lighthouse Mansfield?
1850 Cannon Dr, Mansfield, TX 76063. The nearest other daycare we list is Mansfield Montessori, 1.4 miles away.