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Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek

10660 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75035 · Collin County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek is a licensed child care center in Frisco, TX, licensed for up to 220 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2012. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 22 times and investigated 13 reports. Inspectors recorded 35 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (10 of 35). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #84 of 104 centers in Frisco and better than 13% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 13%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #84 of 104 centers in Frisco
8High risk
16Medium High risk
9Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
35 citations from 22 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 31, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 6, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 17, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundJan 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork10
Health & medication6
Training & qualifications5
Building & playground safety4
Staff ratios3
Transportation3
Food & feeding2
Caregiver conduct1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
The older play area doesn't have loose fill and poses a safety hazard.
HighSep 8, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Release Information §746.605(7)
1 child needs parents to release information to be provided for admission form.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2026
HighSep 8, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(11)
1 child needs a parent signature for authoriztion for emergency medical treatment.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2026
Medium HighSep 8, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Bottles for two infants weren't labeled in an infant classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 8, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
2 children need addresses for listed emergency contact. 1 child needs emergency contact information for admission form.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2026
MediumSep 8, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website §746.501(a)(23)
Procedures on how parents can access the minimum standards, child care regulation and HHSC website need to be added to the parent handbook.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2026
MediumSep 8, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Staff members are missing required personnel information in their personnel files.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2026
MediumOct 31, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
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.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2024
MediumOct 29, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
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.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2024
Medium HighOct 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
A fire extinguisher on one of the vehicles needs to be served as the arrow indicates it need recharging.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2024
MediumOct 29, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Two infant's feeding instruction forms had not been updated by the parent of a health care professional in the past 30 days.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2024
MediumOct 29, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
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).
Correction verified Nov 4, 2024
Medium HighOct 29, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Three caregivers lacked documentation of current first aid training.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2024
Medium HighOct 29, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
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.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2024
Medium HighOct 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Trash was observed on the playground while children were outside playing. An electrical cord was observed accessible to children on the playground.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2024
Medium HighOct 29, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One caregiver's CPR training expired 10/28/2024.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2024
HighSep 13, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregiver was present at inspection without a background check. This was corrected at inspection as this individual was sent home.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2024
MediumSep 11, 2024Found during an investigationTransportation
Required Personnel Records - Current Driver's License §746.901(10)
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 11, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(11)
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 6, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
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.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2024
Medium LowJan 17, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
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.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2024
Medium HighDec 5, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper and not washing the child's hands after.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2023
Medium HighNov 21, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
A diaper changing process was observed to not wash a child's hands after the process was completed.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023
HighNov 21, 2023InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
An incomplete first aid kit was observed in one of the transportation vans.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023
HighNov 21, 2023InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
One of the operation vans was observed to not have an up to date fire extinguisher with the arrow in the red.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023
HighOct 4, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
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.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2023
Medium HighOct 4, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2023
Medium HighOct 4, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
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.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2023
Medium HighOct 4, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
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.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2023
Medium HighOct 4, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
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.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2023
Medium HighOct 4, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.307(b)(1)
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.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2023
MediumDec 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe §746.401(3)
The Keeping Children Safe sign was not posted.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowDec 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster §746.401(7)
The Licensing Parent Notification Poster was not posted.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 29, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Wires were accessible for children to be able to pull on them.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2023
MediumFeb 8, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report §746.801(13)
The gas inspection was observed to be over due.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity220 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 2, 2012
DirectorNada Faraj
Phone4692521767
State operation #1430632

Common questions

Does Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek take infants?

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

What are Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek’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 of Panther Creek accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Frisco, 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 Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 8, 2026: “Required Admission Information - Release Information.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek compare with other daycares in Frisco?

It is tied for #84 of 104 centers in Frisco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 13% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Childrens Lighthouse of Panther Creek last inspected?

Sep 8, 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 1430632 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.