Cornerstone LC
Cornerstone LC is a licensed child care center in Mesquite, TX, licensed for up to 115 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2006. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 9). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #27 of 36 centers in Mesquite and better than 35% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
This standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. As a result of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did use prohibited punishment with a child in care.
Caregivers Red Bull Energy Drink was accessible to children in care.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Medication authorization was not given by the parent. There was insufficient evidence to prove the medication caused an allergic reaction.
The required Gas Inspection expired 12/18/22.
The Annual Fire Inspection expired 07/07/22.
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child.
The Fire Extinguisher in the van used to transport children requires servicing or replacement.
Toddler Playground with access to busy street did not have lock on gate.
One Infant Caregiver SIDS Training was expired during the inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does Cornerstone LC take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Cornerstone LC’s hours?
6 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Cornerstone LC accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Cornerstone LC cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Cornerstone LC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Mesquite, is $45.80 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Cornerstone LC had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 8, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Cornerstone LC compare with other daycares in Mesquite?
It is #27 of 36 centers in Mesquite by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 35% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Cornerstone LC last inspected?
May 12, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 861971 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.