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Texas HHSC records list 16 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 8, 2026.
The same records list 25 cited deficiencies dated November 21, 2023 to September 8, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 7 High, 10 Medium High, 7 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 3 corrected at inspection, 22 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 21 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 25 cited deficiencies for Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (7 High, 10 Medium High, 7 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 16 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-08.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 7 |
| Medium High | 10 |
| Medium | 7 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-09-08 · 746.501(a)(23) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Procedures on how parents can access the minimum standards, child care regulation and HHSC website need to be added to the parent handbook.
Correction date recorded: 2026-10-08
2026-09-08 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The older play area doesn't have loose fill and poses a safety hazard.
Correction date recorded: 2026-10-08
2026-09-08 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
2 children need addresses for listed emergency contact. 1 child needs emergency contact information for admission form.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-15
2026-09-08 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-15. Correction verified: 2026-09-24.
Staff members are missing required personnel information in their personnel files.
2026-09-08 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-09-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Bottles for two infants weren't labeled in an infant classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
2026-09-08 · 746.605(7) · High
Required Admission Information - Release Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-11. Correction verified: 2026-09-09.
1 child needs parents to release information to be provided for admission form.
2026-09-08 · 746.605(11) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-09. Correction verified: 2026-09-09.
1 child needs a parent signature for authoriztion for emergency medical treatment.
2026-09-08 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-15. Correction verified: 2026-09-09.
2 children need addresses for listed emergency contact. 1 child needs emergency contact information for admission form.
2026-09-08 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-10-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The older play area doesn't have loose fill and poses a safety hazard.
2026-09-08 · 746.501(a)(23) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-10-08. Correction verified: 2026-09-25.
Procedures on how parents can access the minimum standards, child care regulation and HHSC website need to be added to the parent handbook.
2024-10-31 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-06. Correction verified: 2024-11-04.
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child's enrollment form did not contain emergency medical authorization and their date of admission.
2024-10-29 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-06. Correction verified: 2024-12-10.
A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children's records lacked their date of admission. Two children record's lacked a designated contact. Three children's records designated lacked the address of the designated contact.Ten children's records lacked documentation for transportation permission. Four children records lacked doctor or emergency care facility information. One child's record lacked emergency care authorization. One child's record lacked documentation the parents received and reviewed a copy of the operational policies.Six children records lacked a health statement. One child's record lacked an immunization record. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete.
2024-10-29 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-21.
Trash was observed on the playground while children were outside playing. An electrical cord was observed accessible to children on the playground.
2024-10-29 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-05. Correction verified: 2024-11-04.
Seven employee's records lacked a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912). One employees record lacked documentation the received and reviewed a copy of the Operational policies. One employee's record lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment. One employees record lacked a notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home (Form 2985).
2024-10-29 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-29. Correction verified: 2024-11-13.
One caregiver lacked 20.25 hours training to complete last years annual training. One caregivers record lacked 21 hours training to complete last years annual training. One caregivers record lacked 24 hours training to complete last years annual training. One caregivers record lacked documentation of 10.75 hours training to complete last years annual training.
2024-10-29 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-05. Correction verified: 2024-11-04.
Two infant's feeding instruction forms had not been updated by the parent of a health care professional in the past 30 days.
2024-10-29 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-05. Correction verified: 2024-11-04.
One caregiver's CPR training expired 10/28/2024.
2024-10-29 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-12. Correction verified: 2024-11-07.
A fire extinguisher on one of the vehicles needs to be served as the arrow indicates it need recharging.
2024-10-29 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-05. Correction verified: 2024-11-04.
Three caregivers lacked documentation of current first aid training.
2024-09-13 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-13. Correction verified: 2024-09-15.
One caregiver was present at inspection without a background check. This was corrected at inspection as this individual was sent home.
2024-09-11 · 746.605(11) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-10-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child's enrollment form did not contain emergency medical authorization. This was corrected during the investigation as the operation shared this child's date of withdrawal.
2024-09-11 · 746.901(10) · Medium
Required Personnel Records - Current Driver's License
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-09-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. One caregivers record lacked a copy of their photo ID and a signed affidavit. This was corrected at inspection as observed this individuals last date of employment.
2024-08-06 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-03. Correction verified: 2024-10-07.
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver yelled at children as a method of discipline. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
2024-01-17 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-19. Correction verified: 2024-01-17.
This standard was reviewed and found deficient as the operation failed to report by January 15, 2024, the number of employees who ceased working for the operation in 2023.
2023-12-05 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-15. Correction verified: 2023-12-12.
A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper and not washing the child's hands after.
2023-11-21 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-29. Correction verified: 2023-12-05.
One of the operation vans was observed to not have an up to date fire extinguisher with the arrow in the red.
2023-11-21 · 746.5617(a)(6) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-29. Correction verified: 2023-12-05.
An incomplete first aid kit was observed in one of the transportation vans.
2023-11-21 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-21. Correction verified: 2023-12-05.
A diaper changing process was observed to not wash a child's hands after the process was completed.
2023-10-04 · 746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-28. Correction verified: 2023-11-07.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. One caregiver that was counted in ratio at the operation did not have current CPR training on file.
2023-10-04 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-28. Correction verified: 2023-11-07.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. One caregiver that was counted in ratio at the operation did not have current First Aid training on file.
2023-10-04 · 746.307(b)(1) · Medium High
AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-28. Correction verified: 2023-11-07.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child received an injury that later required medical attention and the parent was not immediately notified.
2023-10-04 · 746.305(a)(2) · Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-28. Correction verified: 2023-11-07.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The management staff did not report an injury to a child that required medical treatment.
2023-10-04 · 746.1205(a)(5) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-28. Correction verified: 2023-11-07.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not intervene when two children were fighting over a toy which led to several scratches on a child's face.
2023-10-04 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-30. Correction verified: 2023-11-07.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. One caregiver was supervising eight children, ages 12-18 months, at the time of the incident.
2022-12-29 · 746.401(3) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-12-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The Keeping Children Safe sign was not posted.
2022-12-29 · 746.401(7) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-12-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The Licensing Parent Notification Poster was not posted.
2022-12-29 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-29. Correction verified: 2023-01-05.
Wires were accessible for children to be able to pull on them.
2022-02-08 · 746.801(13) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-18. Correction verified: 2022-02-17.
The gas inspection was observed to be over due.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1005494
Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.
Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.