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Childrens Lighthouse of Celina

3520 S. Dallas Parkway, Celina, TX 750094.8· 55 reviews
licensed capacity
241
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2025
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About Childrens Lighthouse of Celina

Childrens Lighthouse of Celina is a licensed child care center in Celina, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 15, 2025, for up to 241 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 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 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campCameras for parentsSecure entrySTEM / STEAMOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 Weeks to 12 Years
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
241 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 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
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
CurriculumCharacter Values curriculum
SafetySecure Keypad Entry, Cameras / live video for parents (Real-Time Video Monitoring), Outdoor playground
Licensed capacity241 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Childrens Lighthouse of Celina 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 Celina

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
241 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1811142
See the state's record

Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 18 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • 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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See all 18 visits
  1. Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 10, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver fed an infant in care breastmilk intended for another infant at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026

  4. Jul 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “Two of the eight infants in care were missing current infant feeding instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026

  5. May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 6, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and determined to be deficient. A caregiver did not demonstrate competency when operational policies were not followed, resulting in an infant being fed the wrong bottle and consuming breast milk intended for another infant.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026

  8. Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 23, 2026Inspection1 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 caregiver did not keep visual and/or auditory awareness of a child in care. The child was able to leave without caregiver knowledge. The child was found in the parking lot by another parent. This was a self-report.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026

  10. Jan 23, 2026Visit1 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 caregiver did not keep visual and/or auditory awareness of a child in care. The child was able to leave without caregiver knowledge. The child was found in the parking lot by another parent. This was a self-report.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026

Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 29, 2025Visit1 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

      “Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined that child was left unattended, and caregiver was not at a physical proximity which did not allow visual and/or auditory awareness of the child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

  5. Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 5, 2025InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Childrens Lighthouse of Celina

Is Childrens Lighthouse of Celina licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 15, 2025.

When was Childrens Lighthouse of Celina last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 6 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Celina care for?

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

Does Childrens Lighthouse of Celina accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Childrens Lighthouse of Celina'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 Celina cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (682) 900-2990 to ask.

What is Childrens Lighthouse of Celina's phone number?

(682) 900-2990.

Where is Childrens Lighthouse of Celina?

3520 S. Dallas Parkway, Celina, TX 75009. The nearest other daycare we list is Light Farms Montessori, 0.6 miles away.

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