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Childrens Lighthouse of McCreary

3465 W FM 544, Wylie, TX 75098
licensed capacity
247
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2008
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About Childrens Lighthouse of McCreary

Childrens Lighthouse of McCreary is a licensed child care center in Wylie, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 5, 2008, for up to 247 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campCameras for parentsSecure entrySTEM / STEAMAccepts 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
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
247 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 CARES®
SafetySecure Keypad Entry, Cameras / live video for parents (Real-Time Video Monitoring), Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity247 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Childrens Lighthouse of McCreary 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 McCreary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
247 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2008
License number
#877962
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 14 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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. Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 19, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver did not know how to work the features of the vehicle, which resulted in the school age children being transported for one week with no air conditioning or vented windows when temperatures were over 100 degrees.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026

  4. Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 15, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(2) - Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child

      “A caregiver fed different children directly to the mouth and herself without washing her hands before feeding each child.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “A caregiver roughly placed a child in a chair when the child has one leg on the seat of the chair.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023

  8. Jul 29, 2022InspectionNo 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 McCreary

Is Childrens Lighthouse of McCreary licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 5, 2008.

When was Childrens Lighthouse of McCreary last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 McCreary care for?

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

Does Childrens Lighthouse of McCreary accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Childrens Lighthouse of McCreary'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 McCreary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 442-3100 to ask.

What is Childrens Lighthouse of McCreary's phone number?

(972) 442-3100.

Where is Childrens Lighthouse of McCreary?

3465 W FM 544, Wylie, TX 75098. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Academy of Murphy, 0.3 miles away.

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