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Childrens Lighthouse of Anna

912 Sharp St, Anna, TX 754094.6· 102 reviews
licensed capacity
225
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2022

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About Childrens Lighthouse of Anna

Childrens Lighthouse of Anna is a licensed child care center in Anna, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 27, 2022, 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: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolCameras for parentsSecure entryAccepts 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
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
225 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30AM to 6:30PM”

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 and toddler care
CurriculumLighthouse CARES®
SafetySecure Keypad Entry, Cameras / live video for parents, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity225 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Childrens Lighthouse of Anna 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.
Collin County medians, full time, per week

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

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 of Anna

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
225 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1723937
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 10 of 25 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 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.

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  1. Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 3, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.3003 - Field Trips - Notification to Parents

      “The operation changed the destination of a field trip the morning of the trip and then undertook the trip without adequate notice to parents. The operation director made clear the operation will do a better job with noticing parents going forward.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 27, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “This investigation was evaluated as part of an investigation and determined to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child as a form of discipline.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026

  7. Mar 24, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised

      “This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. It was determined that the operation's director has not been routinely supervising caregivers, leading a caregiver to discipline a child using prohibited punishments.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

      “This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. Video evidence was obtained showing that a caregiver did not interact with the children positively. The caregiver was shown to handle a child roughly and then push the child with her foot.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. Video evidence was obtained showing a caregiver grabbing and pulling multiple children.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026

  8. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  10. Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 32 earlier visits
  1. Dec 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The operation's last fire inspection was conducted on 08/21/24.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “Three out of ten caregivers files did not have certification for in-person CPR/First Aid. These caregivers had certification for online training.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026

  2. Dec 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “Infant feeding instructions for three infants who are not able to eat table food were not updated within the past 30 days.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025

  5. Dec 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Two out of ten child files did not have Statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2025

  6. Nov 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 7, 2024Visit1 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

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it has been determined that a toddler was left unattended in a classroom for approximately six minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024

  9. Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Aug 26, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules 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

      “This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child left a classroom and walked to the front lobby of the facility unsupervised without the caregivers knowledge.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

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

      “This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not immediately inform the parents that the child left the classroom unsupervised and was found in the lobby of the facility by another parent, but instead informed the parent 24 hours after the incident occurred.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not provide an incident report for the child's parent within 48 hours of the incident occurring.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not report an incident in which a child was placed at risk to CCR.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

    • Other rulesMedium High risk

      746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules

      “This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The permit holder did not ensure the operation was operating in compliance with Minimum Standard Rules when a child was allowed to leave the classroom and procedures for reporting to CCR and to parents were not followed.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024

  12. Dec 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Dec 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible

      “An infant was observed to be asleep in a swing. The caregiver stated the infant had been in the swing for an hour and asleep for thirty minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023

  15. Dec 5, 2023Complaint 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

      “During the inspection, a caregiver was observed to be using a tablet for an extended period of time while supposed to be caring for children. Two children were observed to be standing in their chairs and attempting to climb on the table while both caregivers in the classroom were involved in a craft.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2023

  16. Sep 19, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers

      “Continuity of care was not ensured when a caregiver did not share information regarding a child with another incoming caregiver in a classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2023

  17. Jul 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Jul 22, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  19. Mar 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Feb 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Jan 24, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

      “The operation's most recent fire inspection report was not available for review during the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Two out of ten children's records were missing the following immunizations: Child 1: DTap(1), Hib(1), PCV(1), Child 2: DTap(1), Hib(1)”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share a copy of the incident report within 48 hours of the incident occurring.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child was injured while playing on the playground and caregivers were unaware of how the injury occurred.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2023

  22. Jan 24, 2023Visit4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

      “The operation's most recent fire inspection report was not available for review during the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Two out of ten children's records were missing the following immunizations: Child 1: DTap(1), Hib(1), PCV(1), Child 2: DTap(1), Hib(1)”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share a copy of the incident report within 48 hours of the incident occurring.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child was injured while playing on the playground and caregivers were unaware of how the injury occurred.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2023

  23. Jul 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Apr 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  25. Apr 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “An infant younger than 12 months was observed, face up, sleeping on a bobby pillow inside of a crib. The caregiver corrected the deficiency during the inspection by taking the bobby out of the crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2022

  26. Apr 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  27. Apr 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  28. Mar 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  29. Mar 7, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation

      “It was discovered that a 2 year old caregiver was placing children in timeout for 5-10 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

      “This standard was evaluated. Based on interviews it was determined to be deficient due to the caregiver picking up a child by the arms and placing them in a chair in an abrupt manner .”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2022

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation was made aware by a parent that a caregiver interacted with a child in an aggressive manner. The operation did not notify licensing.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2022

  30. Jan 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  31. Nov 15, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “Two drivers did not have documentation validating that transportation training was completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

      “A caregiver, without documentation of pediatric first aid training, was observed in charge of a group of children. The deficiency was corrected during the when a qualified caregiver transitioned into the classroom to supervise the group of children.”

      Corrected during the visit

  32. Oct 14, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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 of Anna

Is Childrens Lighthouse of Anna licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 27, 2022.

When was Childrens Lighthouse of Anna 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 25 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childrens Lighthouse of Anna had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 10 of 25 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 of Anna care for?

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

Does Childrens Lighthouse of Anna accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Childrens Lighthouse of Anna'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 of Anna cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 591-7979 to ask.

What is Childrens Lighthouse of Anna's phone number?

(469) 591-7979.

Where is Childrens Lighthouse of Anna?

912 Sharp St, Anna, TX 75409. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA @ Harlow, 0.3 miles away.

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