Eangee Anderson
Heartland, TX 75126 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Children's Lighthouse of Forney
- licensed capacity
- 249
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Children's Lighthouse of Forney
Children's Lighthouse of Forney is a licensed child care center in Forney, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 2, 2021, for up to 249 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 43 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSecure entrySTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens 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
- 249 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 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Safety | Secure Keypad Entry, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| Licensed capacity | 249 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's Lighthouse of Forney has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kaufman 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$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for Children's Lighthouse of Forney
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 249 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1716375
Summary
43 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 43 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 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 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
May 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“All of the trash cans in the classrooms did not have lids.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
- Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Show 50 earlier visits
- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“1 of the 10 staff files reviewed had a CPR/first aid training that did not have an in person practice portion conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Two staff did not have notorized affidavits.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“A 9 week old infant was observed swaddled while sleeping in the crib.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
Sep 17, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“A caregiver's CPR expired Feb 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“A caregiver's first aid certificate expired Feb 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
- Aug 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Apr 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Ceiling tiles in the classrooms were observed to have spots and stains.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
Apr 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Ceiling tiles in the classrooms were observed to have spots and stains.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
- Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jun 20, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“One incident where a child was left unsupervised was not reported to licensing within the required time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“One child was able to wander away from the classroom without the caregiver knowing they were missing.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“1 infant under 12mos had a blanket in the crib with them as they slept.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024
- Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 22, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1303(6) - Orientation-Administering medication
“The staff who was identified as the staff who administers medication did not have a medication administration training.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024
- Mar 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2024
Dec 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2024
- Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 11, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2024
- Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 28, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
- May 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 10, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement while working with children in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022
- Jan 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 3, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 28, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 21, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An employee was present without a cleared background check. This was corrected at the operation when the employee was sent home until clearance information is sent.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Lighthouse of Forney
Is Children's Lighthouse of Forney licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 2, 2021.
When was Children's Lighthouse of Forney last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 43 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Lighthouse of Forney had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 11 of 43 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Forney care for?
249, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children's Lighthouse of Forney accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children's Lighthouse of Forney'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 Forney cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 552-7226 to ask.
What is Children's Lighthouse of Forney's phone number?
(972) 552-7226.
Where is Children's Lighthouse of Forney?
2401 FM 741, Forney, TX 75126.