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Graceful Lights Childcare

Richmond, TX 77407 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
7 days
a week, county median
$164
year first permitted
2024

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About Graceful Lights Childcare

Graceful Lights Childcare is a licensed group home daycare in Richmond, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 15, 2024, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open every day, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based, Montessori and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and full-time care. It says it provides meals. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday-Friday 6:30am to 6pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based, Montessori, Play-based
EnrichmentArt, music, movement, language, mathematics, outside play
StaffFirst aid and CPR certified staff
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsNCI
DiscountsSibling discount
TransportationTransportation (transportation to and from school for after school program)
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Graceful Lights Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Fort Bend County has a median price of $164 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.
Fort Bend County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 Graceful Lights Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1792833
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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 9 visits
  1. Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1007(5) - Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR

      “There was no current CPR and First aid training available for viewing for the caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2025

  3. Mar 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.901(6) - Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “The training records were inaccessible to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Two children's records were missing health statements out of 3 records reviewed during inspection time.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.601(c) - Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing

      “Out of 10 children enrolled, 7 records were unavailable to review during inspection time.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2024

  7. Jul 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The fire drill practices for June and May were missing for review. Note:The primary caregiver was corrected it during inspection time .”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jun 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.3113(2) - Keep Record of Substitutions

      “The food served did not match the planning menu during the inspection time date. Noted: The primary caregiver corrected it at inspection time with a substitution write-down for the food.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Mar 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

      “The fire extinguisher was not mounted on the wall by a hanger or bracket.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024

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 Graceful Lights Childcare

Is Graceful Lights Childcare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 15, 2024.

When was Graceful Lights Childcare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Graceful Lights Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Graceful Lights Childcare care for?

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

Does Graceful Lights Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Graceful Lights Childcare's hours?

Every day, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Graceful Lights Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 762-0566 to ask.

What is Graceful Lights Childcare's phone number?

(281) 762-0566.

Where is Graceful Lights Childcare?

Richmond, TX 77407. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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