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Mckinney, TX 75071 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Childrens Lighthouse of Trinity Falls
- licensed capacity
- 248
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Childrens Lighthouse of Trinity Falls
Childrens Lighthouse of Trinity Falls is a licensed child care center in McKinney, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 9, 2024, for up to 248 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 40 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 248 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, Cameras / live video for parents (Real-Time Video Monitoring), Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 248 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Childrens Lighthouse of Trinity Falls 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 Trinity Falls
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 248 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1784847
Summary
40 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 40 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 11, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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 information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that the standard not compliant. A young child sustained a minor injury to the face and staff could not account and/or know how the child sustained the minor injury.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026
Jan 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two of the six infants were missing current infant feeding schedules.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026
- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not verify that the parents received communication that their child received a less serious injury on the date the injury occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
- Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 32 earlier visits
- Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 11, 2025Visit1 rule cited
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
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and determined to be deficient. Two children were unsupervised while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2025
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“During the inspection, a sleeping infant was observed with a lanyard in the crib.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“During the inspection, a child in care was observed sleeping directly on the floor.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 27, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“A child in care was yelled at by a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An employee without a clear background check was allowed access to children in care. The employee was removed by the operation prior to the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Based on interviews with parents, it was determined that several children in care were not promptly changed after soiling their diapers or clothes.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
Jun 17, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Based on interviews with parents, it was determined that several children in care were not promptly changed after soiling their diapers or clothes.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
- Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver who had an inactive status on their background check was present in a classroom with children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation and the operation submitted a background check for the caregiver.”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Aug 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The last health inspection at the operation was 7/25/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2024
- Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Childrens Lighthouse of Trinity Falls
Is Childrens Lighthouse of Trinity Falls licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 9, 2024.
When was Childrens Lighthouse of Trinity Falls last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 40 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Childrens Lighthouse of Trinity Falls had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 10 of 40 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Trinity Falls care for?
248, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Childrens Lighthouse of Trinity Falls accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Childrens Lighthouse of Trinity Falls' 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 Trinity Falls cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 278-7717 to ask.
What is Childrens Lighthouse of Trinity Falls' phone number?
(469) 278-7717.
Where is Childrens Lighthouse of Trinity Falls?
1100 Olympic Xing, McKinney, TX 75071. The nearest other daycare we list is Vanajadevi Cherevuru, 2.6 miles away.