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Lighthouse Academy

19400 Highway 62 S, Orange, TX 776304.4· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
158
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$135
year first permitted
2017

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About Lighthouse Academy

Lighthouse Academy is a licensed child care center in Orange, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 28, 2017, for up to 158 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
158 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday5:00 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity158 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lighthouse Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $135 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.
Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$135
Home daycare$124

Toddler

Center$128
Home daycare$119

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$113

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 Lighthouse Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
158 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2017
License number
#1659112
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Background checks 2
  • 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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  1. Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 28, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.3607(3) - Critical Injury - Contact Parent

      “A child's parent was not immediately contacted after a child in care obtained a head injury.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2026

  4. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “Operation had two employees with incomplete background checks present and caring for children.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025

    • 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

      “Operation had an employee present and caring for children after an ineligible notification had been sent to the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025

  7. Mar 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 9, 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 Lighthouse Academy

Is Lighthouse Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 28, 2017.

When was Lighthouse Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lighthouse Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 8 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 Lighthouse Academy care for?

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

Does Lighthouse Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lighthouse Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lighthouse Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 738-3696 to ask.

What is Lighthouse Academy's phone number?

(409) 738-3696.

Where is Lighthouse Academy?

19400 Highway 62 S, Orange, TX 77630. The nearest other daycare we list is Circle K Kiddie Ranch, 2.4 miles away.

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