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Childrens Lighthouse

23060 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77494 · Fort Bend County
Conditions on permit3 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Childrens Lighthouse is a licensed child care center in Katy, TX, licensed for up to 210 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2007. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 26 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (8 of 26). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #147 of 167 centers in Katy and better than 8% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 8%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #147 of 167 centers in Katy
8High risk
9Medium High risk
8Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
26 citations from 14 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 30, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 28, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 22, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJul 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 15, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 20, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 24, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 26, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications8
Health & medication6
Staff ratios5
Building & playground safety2
Records & paperwork2
Supervision1
Sleep safety1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

MediumJul 14, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director has 30 hours of training, out of the 30 hours only 1.5 hours are able to be used, 28.5 hours of training can not be used due to not meeting the requirements for training.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2026
Medium HighJul 14, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The director did not have current transportation training, the training was last taken in 5/23/2022.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2026
MediumJul 14, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two children did not have immunizations records.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2026
HighApr 21, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was observed caring for 12 children with a pending background check.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2026
HighApr 21, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The director allowed a caregiver to work with children with a pending background check.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2026
HighMar 30, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A child was left outside on the playground for 20 minutes unsupervised.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2026
MediumMar 9, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization §746.701(1)
The operation is missing operation number, the director’s name, when parents were notified, when CCR was notified, if first aid was provided, if EMS was called or if the child had to be transferred on the incident report.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2026
HighJul 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have an updated fire inspection conducted.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2025
Medium LowJan 22, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2025
Medium HighJul 13, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
A caregiver did not have hands-on CPR and First Aid training.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2023
HighJan 3, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver present does not have a clear background check.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2023
Medium HighOct 24, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2409(a)(2)
The sheets on the cribs in the infant 1 and 2 classrooms were very loose and over sized for each mattress in use. Note: Photos were taken.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2022
Medium HighOct 24, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
Director is missing 14 hours of the required training topics.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2023
Medium HighJul 19, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Immunization records are not on file for one child enrolled in care since 05.31.22.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
MediumJul 19, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Infant feeding instructions have not been updated since 05.31.22 for one infant in care.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2022
MediumJul 19, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
Health statement is not on record for one child enrolled in care since 05.31.22.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
MediumJul 19, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records §746.1013(a)(3)
Thei individual designated as the person in charge of the operation in the director's absence did not have access to emergency practices and personnel/training records during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2022
MediumJul 19, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The center's physical activity policy is lacking the duration and plan for physical acidify on inclement weather days.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
Medium HighJul 19, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Medication Records §746.801(7)
Medication administered by the operation is lacking dosage, date/time and full name of the individual whom administered the medication.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2022
Medium HighJul 19, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The loose-fill surfacing is measuring less than 2 inches in the playground use zones.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2022
HighJul 19, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Background check determination results are not on record for four caregivers with direct access to children in care.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2022
MediumOct 26, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
There was no file present for the director.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2021
HighOct 26, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was present without a background check. *The caregiver was sent home until results come back*
Correction verified Oct 28, 2021
HighOct 26, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
One child did not have an immunization record on file.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2021
Medium HighOct 26, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Two staff members did not have CPR.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2021
Medium HighOct 26, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
One transportation driver and the director did not have current transportation training.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity210 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 14, 2007
DirectorAshlie Dorman
Phone2813954466
State operation #869253

Common questions

Does Childrens Lighthouse take infants?

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

What are Childrens Lighthouse’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 Childrens Lighthouse accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has Childrens Lighthouse had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 21, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Childrens Lighthouse compare with other daycares in Katy?

It is tied for #147 of 167 centers in Katy by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 8% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Childrens Lighthouse last inspected?

Jul 14, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 869253 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.