Pamela Armstrong
Conroe, TX 77303 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Lighthouse School
- licensed capacity
- 255
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About The Lighthouse School
The Lighthouse School is a licensed child care center in Conroe, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 21, 2017, for up to 255 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 34 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 255 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christ-centered) |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Assistance it accepts | Workforce Solutions |
| Discounts | 10% discount for military, first responders, nurses, and school district teachers |
| Transportation | Transportation (included for schoolers) |
| Licensed capacity | 255 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Lighthouse School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Montgomery 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for The Lighthouse School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 255 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1634425
Summary
34 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 15 of 34 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“A changing mat has a hole in it. Foam was exposed in which a child could choke on it. This was corrected during the inspection when the mat was replaced.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There is chipped paint, water stained ceiling tile, broken piece of wood that could cut a child, a broken drain on the playground that could cut a child due to the sharp edged.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026
- May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 20, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Per video a child was grabbed by staff.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Per video a child's shoes were tied so tightly by staff that medical attention had to be sought.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2026
Oct 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“All 4 drivers have expired transportation training. The last training was completed in 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
“Two vans were missing guide to first aide. This was corrected during the inspection when the guides were placed in the vans”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“In Preschool II classroom there is chipped paint within reach of children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
Show 46 earlier visits
- Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“Based on the information provided bottles were being propped up.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“Based on the information provided bottles were being propped up.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
- Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 28, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Based on interviews conducted children under the age of two are watching videos.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
- Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
“A four month old was laying on a bobby pillow being fed by staff and not being held.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025
- Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 27, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on interviews several witnesses saw a teacher yell at children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on the information gathered a teacher would make children cry and forced them sit down. The teacher is no longer at the center.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the information gathered the provider did not report to Child Care Regulation the mistreatment of children in their care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“All the playgrounds have overgrown grass and weeds.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
- Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“Based on the information provided the incident report was not shared with the parent when their child chipped their tooth while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2025
- Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The playgrounds had overgrown weeds and grass that the children were playing in.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024
- Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“It was heard by Child Care Regulation a teacher yelled at a child to sit down.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
May 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
“Two 15 month old heads were covered with a blanket. Per the teacher this helps the children sleep. The teacher removed the blankets from their heads when brought to the attention by CCR.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There is a tripping hazard on the playground. There is an exposed pipe. A picture was taken.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
- Feb 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“On the Toddler Two Playground there is an exposed white pipe where the children run and walk around the playground. The exposed pipe poses a tripping hazard. A picture was taken.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2024
- Nov 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 4, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The provider did not contact Childcare Regulation when a child was grabbed leaving red marks on their arm.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on the information provided a child was grabbed leaving red marks on the child's arm.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024
- Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 1, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“In the infant classroom there were 13 infants. The specified age group was 10 months. The ratio was over by 3 infants.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2023
746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
“Operational policies do not address promotion of physical activities.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2023
- Jun 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“it was found that the diaper changing mat has a tear exposing the foam. Note: A picture was taken. This was corrected at inspection when it was replaced with a new one.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 6, 2023Visit2 rules 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
“It was found a child was left unsupervised in the classroom close to an hour. Child was asleep.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“It was found that caregivers did not do name to face/count when the children were moved from the classroom to gym for the movie.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
- Apr 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Nov 16, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“The first aid kit in one out of three buses was missing a thermometer, scissors and tweezers. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the items were added to the first aid kit.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“Cleaning supplies was hanging up in both school age bathrooms, in reach of children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies was moved to a higher shelf.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Feeding instructions for 3 children not yet on table food have not been updated since August of 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“While reviewing 6 childrens records the following was observed: 1. One child needs an address for their school. 2. Two children need hearing and vision tests.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extenguisher on one bus needs to be serviced.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 23, 2022
- Aug 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Aug 10, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The health inspection was not up to date.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“In the turtle classroom, the tank lid was missing.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022
- May 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 17, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.2417(8) - Activities for Infants - Provide Large Muscle Development
“A caregiver placed a three-month-old child in a stationary jumper; the child cannot yet support himself in the upright position therefore this is not an age appropriate activity or age appropriate equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“Based on the DFPS investigation video footage obtained showed a caregiver was using an electronic device while caring for children. The caregiver was looking was looking down at the device and not engaging with the children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022
- Feb 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 18, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
“During the DFPS investigation it was determined that instead of holding the 4 month old child, staff propped their bottle.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver failed to intervene when necessary to ensure a child's safety.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022
- Dec 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 22, 2021Complaint investigation6 rules cited
746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“During the investigation, it was determined that parents were not notified of their children being a part of the allegation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2022
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
“During the investigation, it was determined that caregivers were separating children from the group for 30 minutes as a form of discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2022
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the findings from a DFPS investigation the operation employed a caregiver who was found to be abusive in her interactions with the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2022
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on the findings of a DFPS investigation it was determined that the following forms of inappropriate discipline were used, hitting, slapping, biting, pushing, grabbing and dragging a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2022
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
“During the investigation, it was determined the director did not properly supervise a caregiver allowing the caregiver to remain in the classroom after concerns were identified with the caregiver's interactions with children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2022
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“During the investigation, it was determined that the director did not report the suspected abuse to licensing.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2022
- Nov 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 16, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Lighthouse School
Is The Lighthouse School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 21, 2017.
When was The Lighthouse School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 34 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Lighthouse School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 15 of 34 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 The Lighthouse School care for?
255, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Lighthouse School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Lighthouse School'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 The Lighthouse School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 856-7894 to ask.
What is The Lighthouse School's phone number?
(936) 856-7894.
Where is The Lighthouse School?
5701 N Frazier St, Conroe, TX 77303.