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Little Learners Lighthouse

5819 W Airport Blvd, Houston, TX 77035 · Harris County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Little Learners Lighthouse is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 80 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 16). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 31% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #383 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 30% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 30%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #383 of 882 centers in Houston
1High risk
11Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
16 citations from 15 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 23, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 23, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 7, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Health & medication4
Staff ratios2
Training & qualifications2
Sleep safety1
Supervision1
Transportation1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 12, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Two boards of the fence on the playground was observed to have a large open gap. This is a safety hazard and children may get their arms/hands stuck.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026
Medium HighDec 19, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
An infant child was observed walking around the classroom with a training cup This was corrected when the infant caregiver removed the training cup from the child and put it away.
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 19, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2025
Medium HighDec 17, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
There was one caregiver with seven infants in the infant classroom. The specified age group was nine months.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2025
Medium HighOct 23, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
Three children did not wash their hands after getting their diaper changed. This was corrected during the inspection when I intervened and informed the caregiver that after every diaper change the child's hands need to be washed. The caregiver did wash the three children's hands and continued to use proper diaper changing procedures with the rest of the children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 23, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
A teacher did not wash their hands after changing three children's diapers This was corrected during the inspection when I intervened and informed the caregiver that their hands needed to be washed after changing a child's diaper. The caregiver corrected the matter when they washed their hands and continued to use proper diaper changing procedures with the rest of the children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting) §746.4813(a)
The use zone does not extend 6 feet on all sides of the merry go cycle in the outdoor play area.
Correction verified Nov 20, 2024
Medium HighNov 19, 2024InspectionTransportation
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident §746.5607(b)
6 of the Harmony booster seats in the van have expired.
Correction verified Nov 20, 2024
MediumDec 1, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
2 children's files evaluated were missing the requirerd health statement.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2022
Medium HighDec 1, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Infants were placed in the bucket seats and the safety straps were not secured. The provider secured the straps during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 1, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
1 child's file evaluated was missing documentation of current immunizations.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2022
Medium HighDec 1, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
The operation did not use any sanitary holders when serving food to children in the infant room. Food was served on the table. The provider used plates to serve the food during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 7, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
Records were reviewed for 5 staff including the director. CPR training for 5 caregivers was received online.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2022
MediumDec 7, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The Children's product safety certificate was not observed to be updated. The CPSC was last updated 9/2020
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021
MediumDec 7, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Records were reviewed for 4 caregivers. one caregiver whose training of 5/30/20-50/30/21 only have 10 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2022
Medium HighDec 7, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Records were reviewed for 8 children enrolled. One child did not have an address listed for the emergency contact.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity80 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 28, 2016
DirectorLydia Rodriguez
Phone8322038903
State operation #1629199

Common questions

Does Little Learners Lighthouse take infants?

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

What are Little Learners Lighthouse’s hours?

6 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little Learners Lighthouse accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Little Learners Lighthouse cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Learners Lighthouse for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Little Learners Lighthouse had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 19, 2025: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Learners Lighthouse compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #383 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 30% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Learners Lighthouse last inspected?

Sep 24, 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 1629199 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.