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Children's Lighthouse of Fate

1774 S FM 551, Fate, TX 751894.4· 89 reviews
licensed capacity
209
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2024
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About Children's Lighthouse of Fate

Children's Lighthouse of Fate is a licensed child care center in Fate, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 22, 2024, for up to 209 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 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 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
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
209 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
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
CurriculumLighthouse Pathways®
SafetySecure Keypad Entry, Cameras / live video for parents (real-time video monitoring), Outdoor playground
Licensed capacity209 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Children's Lighthouse of Fate has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rockwall 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.
Rockwall 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$159
Home daycare$146

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 Children's Lighthouse of Fate

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
209 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1798734
See the state's record

Summary

22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 22 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 1, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “This standard was evaluated and found to be deficient. An infant was bottled fed formula by a caregiver instead of breastmilk as required by parent feeding instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025

  8. Sep 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver grabbed a child inappropriately.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2025

  9. Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo 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 Children's Lighthouse of Fate

Is Children's Lighthouse of Fate licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 22, 2024.

When was Children's Lighthouse of Fate last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children's Lighthouse of Fate had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Fate care for?

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

Does Children's Lighthouse of Fate accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Children's Lighthouse of Fate'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 Fate cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 437-7796 to ask.

What is Children's Lighthouse of Fate's phone number?

(469) 437-7796.

Where is Children's Lighthouse of Fate?

1774 S FM 551, Fate, TX 75189. The nearest other daycare we list is Tender Care Day Care, 0.9 miles away.

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