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Children's Lighthouse of Forney

2401 Fm 741, Forney, TX 75126 · Kaufman County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Children's Lighthouse of Forney is a licensed child care center in Forney, TX, licensed for up to 249 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 37 times and investigated 23 reports. Inspectors recorded 18 citations, 10 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (5 of 18). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 16 centers in Forney and better than 58% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 58%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#5 of 16 centers in Forney
10High risk
6Medium High risk
1Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
18 citations from 37 inspections and 17 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 1, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 19, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 20, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 10, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 27, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 11, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 28, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 21, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct5
Training & qualifications4
Building & playground safety2
Records & paperwork2
Sleep safety2
Supervision1
Health & medication1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 1, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
All of the trash cans in the classrooms did not have lids.
Correction verified May 15, 2026
Medium LowNov 25, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
Two staff did not have notorized affidavits.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2025
HighNov 25, 2025InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
A 9 week old infant was observed swaddled while sleeping in the crib.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2025
Medium HighNov 25, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
1 of the 10 staff files reviewed had a CPR/first aid training that did not have an in person practice portion conducted.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2025
Medium HighSep 17, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
A caregiver's CPR expired Feb 2025.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2025
Medium HighSep 17, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
A caregiver's first aid certificate expired Feb 2025.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2025
Medium HighApr 30, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Ceiling tiles in the classrooms were observed to have spots and stains.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2025
HighJun 20, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
One incident where a child was left unsupervised was not reported to licensing within the required time frame.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2024
HighJun 20, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
One child was able to wander away from the classroom without the caregiver knowing they were missing.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2024
HighApr 15, 2024InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
1 infant under 12mos had a blanket in the crib with them as they slept.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2024
MediumMar 22, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Orientation-Administering medication §746.1303(6)
The staff who was identified as the staff who administers medication did not have a medication administration training.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2024
Medium HighMar 22, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated §746.3803(a)(1)
Correction verified Apr 2, 2024
HighDec 28, 2023InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Correction verified Jan 5, 2024
HighDec 27, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
Correction verified Jan 5, 2024
HighDec 11, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
Correction verified Jan 5, 2024
HighOct 28, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
HighFeb 10, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement while working with children in the classroom.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2022
HighDec 21, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
An employee was present without a cleared background check. This was corrected at the operation when the employee was sent home until clearance information is sent.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity249 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 2, 2021
DirectorSheryl Arredondo
Phone9725527226
State operation #1716375

Common questions

Does Children's Lighthouse of Forney take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Children's Lighthouse of Forney’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Children's Lighthouse of Forney accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Children's Lighthouse of Forney cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Children's Lighthouse of Forney for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Forney, is $51.00 a day for infants, $48.80 a day for toddlers and $47.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Children's Lighthouse of Forney had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 10 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 25, 2025: “No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Children's Lighthouse of Forney compare with other daycares in Forney?

It is #5 of 16 centers in Forney by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 58% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Children's Lighthouse of Forney last inspected?

Sep 18, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1716375 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.