Lighthouse Daycare
709B E 1st, Hughes Springs, TX
Hughes Springs Head Start Center
- licensed capacity
- 76
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $121
- year first permitted
- 2002
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About
About Hughes Springs Head Start Center
Hughes Springs Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Hughes Springs, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 8, 2002, for up to 76 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 76 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 76 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hughes Springs Head Start Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cass County has a median price of $121 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$121
Home daycare$111
Toddler
Center$114
Home daycare$106
Preschool
Center$112
Home daycare$105
School age
Center$107
Home daycare$101
State record
Inspection reports for Hughes Springs Head Start Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 76 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2002
- License number
- #813897- 845
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 3, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The parent was not conducted regarding their child being left outside for approximately two minutes unsupervised until the child was picked up at end of day.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
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 reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a child was left unsupervised outside for approximately two minutes when another staff had found the child.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
Sep 4, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The parent was not conducted regarding their child being left outside for approximately two minutes unsupervised until the child was picked up at end of day.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
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 reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a child was left unsupervised outside for approximately two minutes when another staff had found the child.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
- Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2023Visit2 rules cited
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non- compliant. It was discovered a three year old child was placed in time out for seventeen minutes for discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that several staff were not using positive methods of discipline and guidance when staff were raising their voice at children when they got up from the table at lunch time.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023
- May 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
Apr 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
“During the inspection it was observed that the operation did not have their Permit Renewal Letter posted. This was corrected at inspection when it was printed and posted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“During a review files two of eight children's files were lacking a complete address for their emergency contact person. This was corrected at inspection when the opertion obtained the complete addresses for both children.”
Corrected during the visit
Apr 24, 2023Visit1 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 investigated as part of an investigation and found to be in non-compliance. It was discovered that a child was left unsupervised in the restroom for approximately one minute and was discovered by another staff who was walking down the hallway at the time. The staff responsible for the child was not aware that they were still in the restroom when they transitioned back to the classroom down the hallway.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023
- May 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Hughes Springs Head Start Center
Is Hughes Springs Head Start Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 8, 2002.
When was Hughes Springs Head Start Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 3, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hughes Springs Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Hughes Springs Head Start Center care for?
76, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Hughes Springs Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Hughes Springs Head Start Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Hughes Springs Head Start Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 639-1914 to ask.
What is Hughes Springs Head Start Center's phone number?
(903) 639-1914.
Where is Hughes Springs Head Start Center?
903 E 1st, Hughes Springs, TX 75656.