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Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy

401 W Brazos Ave, West Columbia, TX 774864.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
88
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2002

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About Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy

Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy is a licensed child care center in West Columbia, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 11, 2002, for up to 88 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
88 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity88 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brazoria County has a median price of $185 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.
Brazoria 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 Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
88 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2002
License number
#820415
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “Two caregivers do not have first aid and CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One child's file does not have a copy of their immunization record. One child's file does not have an updated immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026

  4. Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 4, 2024Complaint 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

      “Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that a child had ran out of the cafeteria unsupervised and was hiding in a classroom for approximately 10 minutes. Note: Caregivers were actively looking for the child during that 10 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2024

  8. Aug 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “There is paint chipping in the infant room, pre-k, and toddler room.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024

  9. May 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “Based on information received during the DFPS investigation a caregiver has allowed a 5 month old infant to sleep in a restrictive device.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024

  10. Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Mar 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Dec 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 9, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation a staff member admitted to telling a child that they will call their parent and they will get whooping’s/spankings when the child is misbehaving.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023

  6. Dec 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib

      “Infants had blankets covering the front of their cribs while taking naps. Note: Pictures were taken for the file. Blankets were removed from the sides of the cribs during my visit.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The doors leading into the classrooms have visible dirt on them. Two walls in the school age room are broken. One kitchen toy has visible dirt on it. An outlet cover is broken. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2022

  8. Feb 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The outlet cover was observed broken in the school age classsroom. There was a hole observed in the wall of the pre-k room. Follow up 1/12/22: The door frame has been repaired. The car has been removed from the playground.The ceiling fans have been replaced and no longer wobble. The ant piles have been treated and removed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2022

  10. Jan 3, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter

      “The operation continued to have a caregiver present at the operation with an ineligible background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2022

  11. Dec 23, 2021Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation caregivers were not adequately supervising children during outside play time.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

      “Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove a caregiver hit a child in the back with a shoe as a form of punishment.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that a caregiver yells at the children as a form of punishment.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there were about 20 children on the playground ranging in age from toddlers to school age children with one staff member.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022

  12. Dec 8, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One child's immunization record was not current in their file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Two children's files out of six reviewed are missing emergency contact information on their admission forms.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2022

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “A child was observed on a tablet during nap time.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

      “Milk was observed in the fridge with an expiration date of 11/15/21. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The door frame was observed broken exposing a nail. The tires on the car equipment outside was observed to be shredding and exposing wires that are sharp. The ceiling fan in the nap room was observed on and wobbling. Two active ant piles were observed on the playground. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2022

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter

      “A caregiver was observed at the operation after receiving notification of an ineligibity on 11/10/21.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2022

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 Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy

Is Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 11, 2002.

When was Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 12 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 Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy care for?

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

Does Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy'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 Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 345-7707 to ask.

What is Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy's phone number?

(979) 345-7707.

Where is Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy?

401 W Brazos Ave, West Columbia, TX 77486. The nearest other daycare we list is Discovery Days Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.

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