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Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek
- licensed capacity
- 220
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2012
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About
About Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek
Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek is a licensed child care center in Frisco, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 2, 2012, for up to 220 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 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 9 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 220 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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, Cameras / live video for parents, Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 220 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek 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 Panther Creek
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 220 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2012
- License number
- #1430632
Summary
25 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 25 visits · 25 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Transportation 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 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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See all 36 visits
Sep 8, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“1 child needs a parent signature for authoriztion for emergency medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Bottles for two infants weren't labeled in an infant classroom. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“The older play area doesn't have loose fill and poses a safety hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2026
746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
“1 child needs parents to release information to be provided for admission form.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“2 children need addresses for listed emergency contact. 1 child needs emergency contact information for admission form.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
“Procedures on how parents can access the minimum standards, child care regulation and HHSC website need to be added to the parent handbook.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2026
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Staff members are missing required personnel information in their personnel files.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
- Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 31, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child's enrollment form did not contain emergency medical authorization and their date of admission.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2024
Oct 29, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Three caregivers lacked documentation of current first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2024
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infant's feeding instruction forms had not been updated by the parent of a health care professional in the past 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2024
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“One caregiver lacked 20.25 hours training to complete last years annual training. One caregivers record lacked 21 hours training to complete last years annual training. One caregivers record lacked 24 hours training to complete last years annual training. One caregivers record lacked documentation of 10.75 hours training to complete last years annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Seven employee's records lacked a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912). One employees record lacked documentation the received and reviewed a copy of the Operational policies. One employee's record lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment. One employees record lacked a notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home (Form 2985).”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2024
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children's records lacked their date of admission. Two children record's lacked a designated contact. Three children's records designated lacked the address of the designated contact.Ten children's records lacked documentation for transportation permission. Four children records lacked doctor or emergency care facility information. One child's record lacked emergency care authorization. One child's record lacked documentation the parents received and reviewed a copy of the operational policies.Six children records lacked a health statement. One child's record lacked an immunization record. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One caregiver's CPR training expired 10/28/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2024
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Trash was observed on the playground while children were outside playing. An electrical cord was observed accessible to children on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“A fire extinguisher on one of the vehicles needs to be served as the arrow indicates it need recharging.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024
- Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver was present at inspection without a background check. This was corrected at inspection as this individual was sent home.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2024
Sep 11, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records - Current Driver's License
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. One caregivers record lacked a copy of their photo ID and a signed affidavit. This was corrected at inspection as observed this individuals last date of employment.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child's enrollment form did not contain emergency medical authorization. This was corrected during the investigation as the operation shared this child's date of withdrawal.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 26 earlier visits
Aug 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver yelled at children as a method of discipline. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024
- Jul 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“This standard was reviewed and found deficient as the operation failed to report by January 15, 2024, the number of employees who ceased working for the operation in 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
- Jan 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper and not washing the child's hands after.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023
Nov 21, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A diaper changing process was observed to not wash a child's hands after the process was completed.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“An incomplete first aid kit was observed in one of the transportation vans.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“One of the operation vans was observed to not have an up to date fire extinguisher with the arrow in the red.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
- Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 4, 2023Complaint investigation6 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. One caregiver was supervising eight children, ages 12-18 months, at the time of the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. One caregiver that was counted in ratio at the operation did not have current CPR training on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The management staff did not report an injury to a child that required medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child received an injury that later required medical attention and the parent was not immediately notified.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. One caregiver that was counted in ratio at the operation did not have current First Aid training on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not intervene when two children were fighting over a toy which led to several scratches on a child's face.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
- Jun 22, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 29, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
“The Keeping Children Safe sign was not posted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
“The Licensing Parent Notification Poster was not posted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Wires were accessible for children to be able to pull on them.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2023
- Dec 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- May 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Feb 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
“The gas inspection was observed to be over due.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek
Is Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 2, 2012.
When was Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 25 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 9 of 25 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Panther Creek care for?
220, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek'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 Panther Creek cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 252-1767 to ask.
What is Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek's phone number?
(469) 252-1767.
Where is Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek?
10660 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75035. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST @ Tadlock - Frisco, 0.4 miles away.