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Childrens Lighthouse of Princeton

827 S. Beauchamp Blvd., Princeton, TX 75407
licensed capacity
251
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2026

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About

About Childrens Lighthouse of Princeton

Childrens Lighthouse of Princeton is a licensed child care center in Princeton, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 28, 2026, for up to 251 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 35 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
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
251 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 old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
SafetySecure Keypad Entry, Cameras / live video for parents (Real-Time Video Monitoring), Outdoor playground
Licensed capacity251 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Childrens Lighthouse of Princeton 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 Princeton

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
251 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1819743
See the state's record

Summary

35 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 35 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 5
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 2

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 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play

      “A group of children were engaging in outdoor activity with water not available to all children. Not having water available during the hot weather temperatures may cause heat exhausting or dehydration which places a child at risk.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026

  4. Aug 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play

      “Young children from 2 separate classes were observed engaging in outdoor activity with water not available. Not having water available during the hot weather temperatures may cause heat exhausting or dehydration which places a child at risk.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026

  5. Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 28, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “A caregiver at the operation stated she would place tape on the mouths of children in care to prevent them from speaking.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026

  7. Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 30, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “Despite being aware of a child's history of runaway behavior, a caregiver chose to enter the operation building without arranging additional supervision coverage for the child.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “A child in care was found unsupervised outside of the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “During the investigation, it was found that a single caregiver was left alone with 20 or more children with a specified age of three-years-old. The maximum number of three-year-old children a single caregiver can supervise is 15 children.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026

  9. Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Show 25 earlier visits
  1. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. In two restrooms where diapers were changed, there was not a changing table or a smooth, non-absorbent pad to change diapers.”

      The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

      “This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with the parent and staff, it was determined that a child did not have their diaper promptly changed.”

      The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026

  7. Apr 8, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. In two restrooms where diapers were changed, there was not a changing table or a smooth, non-absorbent pad to change diapers.”

      The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

      “This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with the parent and staff, it was determined that a child did not have their diaper promptly changed.”

      The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026

  8. Apr 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  9. Mar 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “The parent handbook was missing information about parent rights.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2026

  11. Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Feb 6, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days

      “This finding was notified after the completion of a DFPS investigation. The operation was notified of a deficiency in Standard 746.1201(4) - Abuse and Neglect on 01/12/26 and failed to notify the parents of the deficiency by the allotted date, 01/17/26. The operation didn't notify the parents of the deficiency until 02/06/26.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026

  13. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Dec 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  16. Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Nov 18, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was abused by a caregiver and the caregiver mentioned in the allegations has been found Reason to Believe.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior

      “Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not utilize positive statements when redirecting a child in care to move to another area in the room.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and lifted them from the ground. The action by the caregiver caused substantial bruising to the child's arm.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026

  18. Nov 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play

      “This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during this investigation that the child mentioned in the report was not given and/or offered water or a change of milk to drink through the school day. The child was allowed to only drink the same milk he arrived to care with throughout the day. the center director, has in place that the children's personal cups can only be filled with water at drop off time. Milk will be given throughout the day in disposal cups.”

      Corrected during the visit

  19. Oct 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  20. Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Oct 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  22. Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Sep 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  24. Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  25. Jul 14, 2025InspectionNo 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 Princeton

Is Childrens Lighthouse of Princeton licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 28, 2026.

When was Childrens Lighthouse of Princeton last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 35 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 10 of 35 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Princeton care for?

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

Does Childrens Lighthouse of Princeton accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Childrens Lighthouse of Princeton'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 Princeton cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 795-7954 to ask.

What is Childrens Lighthouse of Princeton's phone number?

(469) 795-7954.

Where is Childrens Lighthouse of Princeton?

827 S. Beauchamp Blvd., Princeton, TX 75407.

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