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Light of the World

8750 Old Denton Rd, Fort Worth, TX 762444.9· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
157
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2003

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About Light of the World

Light of the World is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 19, 2003, for up to 157 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM to 2:15 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2 years through Transitional Kindergarten
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:45 AM to 2:15 PM
Licensed capacity
157 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:45 AM to 2:15 PM
Tuesday8:45 AM to 2:15 PM
Wednesday8:45 AM to 2:15 PM
Thursday8:45 AM to 2:15 PM
Friday8:45 AM to 2:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 years through Transitional Kindergarten
ApproachFaith-based, Play-based
EnrichmentSpanish, Rhythm-Worship-Sign Language, Bible-Based Science and Art, Chapel
StaffTeachers are trained in early childhood education, do at least 24 hours of professional growth per year
MoreFounded 2001
Licensed capacity157 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Light of the World has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Tarrant 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.
Tarrant County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$168

Preschool

Center$180
Home daycare$166

School age

Center$169
Home daycare$157

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 Light of the World

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
157 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2003
License number
#832400
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 12, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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 7 visits
  1. Jan 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “One out of ten children did not have the food allergy form not signed by the physician.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026

  2. Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 30, 2022InspectionNo 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 Light of the World

Is Light of the World licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 19, 2003.

When was Light of the World last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Light of the World had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Light of the World care for?

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

Does Light of the World accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Light of the World's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM to 2:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Light of the World cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 750-0442 to ask.

What is Light of the World's phone number?

(817) 750-0442.

Where is Light of the World?

8750 Old Denton Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76244. The nearest other daycare we list is BGCGTC - Bette Perot, 0.7 miles away.

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