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Horizon Lighthouse Children's Academy

5600 Horizon Rd, Rockwall, TX 750324.2· 82 reviews
licensed capacity
180
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2019

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About Horizon Lighthouse Children's Academy

Horizon Lighthouse Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Rockwall, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 17, 2019, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 27 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
180 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentMusic, Story Time, Tummy Time, Baby Yoga, Sign Language
StaffQualified, experienced and passionate teachers
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Horizon Lighthouse Children's Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rockwall 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.
Rockwall 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$159
Home daycare$146

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 Horizon Lighthouse Children's Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
180 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1683709
See the state's record

Summary

27 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 27 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 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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  1. Jul 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh risk

      746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk

      “The operation was serving hot dogs that were sliced but not cut into half or fourths.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. May 25, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • 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 caregiver had their back turned to the class while preparing lunches. A child was bitten and the caregiver was unaware of the incident.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026

  7. Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 40 earlier visits
  1. Oct 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Nov 22, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Garbage was accessible to children in care.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Nov 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Garbage was accessible to children in care.”

      Corrected during the visit

  11. Aug 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2415(c)(2) - Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and Thin

      “Some infant cribs did not have tight fitted sheets.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

      “The School Age Playground did not have the required nine inches of woodchip surfacing.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024

  12. Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. May 31, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  15. May 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Child/Caregiver Ratio was deficient in the older toddler classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024

  16. May 30, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Child/Caregiver Ratio was deficient in the older toddler classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024

  17. Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Oct 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  20. Oct 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Oct 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  22. Aug 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Jul 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Jul 18, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  25. May 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Apr 2, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties

      “It was found that OV had been placed in a crib while the teacher was cleaning. OV climbed over the crib railing and hit his head.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “The operation did not share with the parent the incident report the day it happened. The caregiver mentioned that she completes the incident report that day, but the other teacher did not share when the child was picked up.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023

  27. Mar 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Mar 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  29. Feb 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  30. Jan 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  31. Jan 17, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

      “The finding was based on the photos that was sent by the parent and the statement of the former teacher who also has the same concern when her daughter was in the center, she suffered consistent diaper rashes. She would often pick her child from daycare with an extended soiled diaper. This standard was found to be deficient.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “Based on the interview with the parent, the Doctor's note submitted dated 1/13/2023 and the photos provided as proof stating the incident that happened on 1/11/2023 (screenshot). The parent stated during the interview that she always checks the child's body before she drops at the daycare on 1/11/2023, she knew the child does not have any bruises that day. But after the parent picked up the child in the afternoon, parent found the bruises and took a picture. The operation failed to file an incident report and did not share to the parent. During the inspection, the operation was asked of any other incident report aside from the 3 dates provided which the parent also provided the same copies. This standard was found to be deficient.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023

  32. Sep 28, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “During the walkthrough, there were four toilets found uncleaned and not in good repair.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(19) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System

      “Daily sign in/out were not consistent. Some children were signed in but no sign out. This was corrected during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

      “Ten children's record were evaluated and found the following: there are 5 children don't have a food allergy plan, 3 children don't have Emergency authorization, 2 children don't have health statement, 1 child has no immunization record, 1 has no emergency contact address and 1 has no transportation/field trip authorization.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “There were five infants with feeding instructions which are not updated or current.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022

  33. Aug 18, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  34. Jul 29, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “Four infants were not buckled into the bucket seats.”

      Corrected during the visit

  35. Jul 27, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  36. Jul 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  37. May 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  38. May 25, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language

      “A caregiver used an expletive when telling a child to get off of a bike. The caregiver no longer works at the center.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2022

  39. Mar 10, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  40. Oct 25, 2021InspectionNo 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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Questions about Horizon Lighthouse Children's Academy

Is Horizon Lighthouse Children's Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 17, 2019.

When was Horizon Lighthouse Children's Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 27 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Horizon Lighthouse Children's Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 7 of 27 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Horizon Lighthouse Children's Academy care for?

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

Does Horizon Lighthouse Children's Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Horizon Lighthouse Children's Academy'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 Horizon Lighthouse Children's Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 771-5333 to ask.

What is Horizon Lighthouse Children's Academy's phone number?

(972) 771-5333.

Where is Horizon Lighthouse Children's Academy?

5600 Horizon Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032. The nearest other daycare we list is Viva World School, 0.2 miles away.

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