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Mckinney, TX 75070 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Childrens Lighthouse of McKinney
- licensed capacity
- 240
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Childrens Lighthouse of McKinney
Childrens Lighthouse of McKinney is a licensed child care center in McKinney, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 20, 2018, for up to 240 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 38 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 12 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
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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
- 240 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 |
| Curriculum | Lighthouse CARES® curriculum (proprietary) |
| Safety | Secure Keypad Entry, Cameras / live video for parents (PB&J live stream cameras), Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 240 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Childrens Lighthouse of McKinney 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Childrens Lighthouse of McKinney
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 240 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1673087
Summary
38 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 38 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 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 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The vehicle that is used to transport children did not have a serviced fire extinguisher.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“4 children admission information did not list the parents signature authorizing emergency medical treatment when children are in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
- Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 29, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
“Children that did not bring water bottles with them to the operation did not have always have access to drinking water during outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
- Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 44 earlier visits
- Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Aug 27, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“Based on a review of information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was left on a vehicle unattended for 30 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
“Based on a review of information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that a director did not supervise a caregiver that transports children to ensure transportation procedures/protocols were followed which resulted in a child left on a vehicle for 30 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
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 a review of information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not adequately supervise a child which resulted in a child left behind on a transporting vehicle which placed a child at risk of bodily harm or injury.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
- Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on an interview with staff, management did not report a situation that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
“The area at the front of the operation where infant care seats are stored was not labeled with the child's name. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the director labeled the car seats/ storage area with the child's first and last name.”
Corrected during the visit
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 interviews with staff, a caregiver did not consider a child's cognitive development to adequately supervise a child. The caregiver was not in close proximity or visual aware of a child's on-going activity during outdoor play which resulted in the child's head entrapped between 2 parallel bars that encloses a drain on the pre-k playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Based on interviews with the parent and staff, a metal fence that encloses a landscape drainage on the pre-k playground is a safety hazard. A young child was able to get their head entrapped between 2 parallel bars.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
May 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“A child with a diagnosis food allergy did not have a complete food allergy plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2025
Apr 22, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“Based on the interview with the parent of a child and the staff, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated for a standard investigation. The parent was not notified of an injury that required medical treatment by a health care professional. Management notified a relative during pick-up instead.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
- Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
“The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and was found not compliant. Based on interviews with staff and a parent, a caregiver placed a child in a bathroom with the door closed for displaying inappropriate behavior.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The standard was evaluated for a standard investigation and was found not compliant. Based on interviews with staff and a parent, it was determined that the caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when a child was placed in the bathroom with the door closed as the caregiver stood in front of the bathroom door to speak to the child about their inappropriate behavior.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025
- Dec 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was determined through an investigation that a child grabbed a child roughly during naptime after the child had gone to the wrong nap mat.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During this inspection, a caregiver allowed children between 18-24 months engaged in screen time. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver ended the screen time and removed the tablet and transition the children to another activity.”
Corrected during the visit
May 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Two infants were observed asleep in restrictive devices; one was asleep in a high chair and another infant was asleep while placed in an infant seat. After it was brought to the caregivers attention that young infants that are non-mobile must nap in a crib, the caregivers removed the infants and placed each infant in a face up position in a crib.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
- May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The outdoor playgrounds have 4 holes that may cause a tripping hazard.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2024
Apr 16, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“The standard was evaluated for a standard investigation and was found not to be in compliance. Based on interviews with parents, it has been determined that infant daily reports are not shared with parents.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Two infant bottles were labeled. Labeling the children's bottle with the child's first and last name will reduce the risk of infants' bottle feed the incorrect formula and causing an allergic reaction.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2024
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Three infants did not have current infant feeding instructions. The feeding instructions were last shared with the parents March 2024. Caregivers reviewing the feeding instructions at least once a month ensure the caregivers have the most recent feeding instruction instructions feed the infants the proper nutrients each day at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2024
- Jan 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 9, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 31, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
“This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during the investigation that the caregiver in charge of the child did not properly communicate with the incoming staff or parent about the whereabouts of the child's device when needed. This caused confusion overall.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2023
- Aug 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 4, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 3, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“During the inspection time we observed three cribs without crib bedding present. The sheets had been washed and were placed back on the cribs during the inspection time.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“At the time of inspection infants were observed not having their hands washed after diaper changes. The caregivers also did not wash their hands following the diapering procedures.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2022
May 2, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
“This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient during the physical inspection. A few of the infants in care were observed crying for a period of time, placed in a rocker for over 15 minutes, and observed crying and standing in their cribs.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2022
Mar 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(11) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
“This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver leaving for the day did not share information with an incoming caregiver concerning a child who had received a minor injury earlier in the day while the child was in care”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2022
- Feb 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 29, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 26, 2021VisitNo rules cited
Oct 21, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
“The immunization exemption form had expired for one child.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Childrens Lighthouse of McKinney
Is Childrens Lighthouse of McKinney licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 20, 2018.
When was Childrens Lighthouse of McKinney last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 38 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Childrens Lighthouse of McKinney had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 12 of 38 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 McKinney care for?
240, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Childrens Lighthouse of McKinney accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Childrens Lighthouse of McKinney'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 McKinney cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 842-8281 to ask.
What is Childrens Lighthouse of McKinney's phone number?
(214) 842-8281.
Where is Childrens Lighthouse of McKinney?
7900 Stacy Rd, McKinney, TX 75070. The nearest other daycare we list is Foundation Academy, 0.4 miles away.