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Mineola, TX 75773 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2007
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About
About Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center
Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Mineola, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 7, 2007, for up to 49 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens 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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wood County has a median price of $124 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$124
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$110
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$108
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$104
State record
Inspection reports for Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2007
- License number
- #867023
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“At the inspection, the fire extinguishers have expired and are due for service.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“At the inspection, the annual certification of the children's products is dated 1/1/2025 and has expired.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“At the inspection, the emergency fire drills have not been conducted or documented since October of 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
- Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The operation did not inform the parent at pick up time about the bite marks the child received that morning while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
- Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“At the inspection, three boards are broken on the fence of the infant playground and need to be replaced.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025
- Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“At the inspection, 1 out of 7 children's records did not include an updated immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions
“At the inspection, 2 out 7 children's records reviewed did not include the parental permission for the school age children to ride the public school bus.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“At the inspection, the operation did not have a passed fire inspection report.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2023
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“At the inspection, the loose-fill does not meet the required depth of 6 inches for the climbing equipment present on the playground. The mulch measured less than 1 inch deep.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2023
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“At the inspection, 1 out 6 training records reviewed did not meet the required 24 hours of annual training, and the caregiver needs 9 hours to complete the training year 2021-2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023
- Sep 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
- Sep 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 17, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by grabbing a child's face in a harsh manner between her thumb and fingers while aggressively holding the child's face.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022
- Jul 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 21, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined the director did not use good judgement when observed in video using inappropriate discipline actions with a child.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined a caregiver did not exhibit acceptable discipline and guidance with children by placing their hands behind their back inappropriately.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022
Jun 23, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“1 out of the 2 infant written feeding instructions had not been updated since 3/18/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2022
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose-fill on the playground measured 1 1/2 inches deep at the slide exit of the climbing equipment and does not meet the 6 inch surfacing material requirement.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2022
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“A group of children were eating snack from the bare table and did not use a sanitary surface.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2022
- Dec 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center
Is Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 7, 2007.
When was Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 569-9242 to ask.
What is Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center's phone number?
(903) 569-9242.
Where is Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center?
1420 N Newsom St, Mineola, TX 75773. The nearest other daycare we list is Lonestar Learning Academy, 0.9 miles away.