Ashley Michelle Sellers
Allen, TX 75002 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Children's Lighthouse of Allen
- licensed capacity
- 238
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Children's Lighthouse of Allen
Children's Lighthouse of Allen is a licensed child care center in Allen, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 22, 2021, for up to 238 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: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campCameras for parentsSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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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
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 238 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Lighthouse CARES® |
| Safety | Secure Keypad Entry, Cameras / live video for parents (Real-Time Video Monitoring), Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 238 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's Lighthouse of Allen has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $191 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$162
Home daycare$149
State record
Inspection reports for Children's Lighthouse of Allen
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 238 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1709835
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 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 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“At the time of inspection one child did not have a copy of their immunization record or health statement on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026
- May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 7, 2026Visit1 rule 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
“This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver in charge of the class at the time of the injury was observed not properly supervising the class or outdoors on the playground and did not notice the child's fall that caused the injury. The caregiver did not observe a change in the child's appearance or actions while present in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026
Oct 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“During the walk through an uncovered electrical outlet in the 18 to 24 month classroom was observed in plain sight. The director corrected the issue at the inspection by placing a safety cover on the electrical outlet.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
“While reviewing personnel records, it was determined that 4 of the employee folders were missing photo identification. The director corrected this at the inspection by obtaining copies of all four employees photo identification and placing them in the employee folders.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“While reviewing personnel records, it was determined that a caregiver had completed a CPR course online that did not include a hands on component to the training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
- Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“This standard was found to be deficient as the operation lacked infant feeding forms for five children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
Show 19 earlier visits
- Mar 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jan 19, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not submit the information as required by January 15th.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
Jan 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“This standard was found to be deficient after the operation was not able to provide a current Fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024
- Oct 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 4, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- May 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 9, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 16, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“This standard was found to be deficient as the operation did not report a positive Covid19 case to State Licensing in the required time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022
May 26, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“This standard was found to be deficient as a caregiver admitted to yelling at children when she would see that a child was trying to bite another child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“This standard was found to be deficient after it was confirmed that there were issues with children biting that required increased supervision. Caregivers are not able to intervene to ensure the safety of the children in care as multiple children have been bitten in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022
- May 4, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Feb 22, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
“A caregiver did not have First Aid training on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Four infants did not have updated feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2022
- Feb 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 28, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The standard was evaluated with regards to an investigation and was not compliant. A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when handling a child. The caregiver dragged the child that was laying on floor by the forearm from a learning station that was in close proximity to a diaper changing station. Dragging a child that is laying on the floor by the forearm could result in a child sustaining an arm injury.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Lighthouse of Allen
Is Children's Lighthouse of Allen licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 22, 2021.
When was Children's Lighthouse of Allen last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Lighthouse of Allen had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 of Allen care for?
238, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children's Lighthouse of Allen accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children's Lighthouse of Allen'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 of Allen cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 799-0530 to ask.
What is Children's Lighthouse of Allen's phone number?
(214) 799-0530.
Where is Children's Lighthouse of Allen?
1605 E Main St, Allen, TX 75002. The nearest other daycare we list is Goddard School, 1 miles away.