Children's Lighthouse of Allen

High risk Caregivers must step in when needed to keep each child safe.

State rule 746.1205(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety"

Inspector's note: It was determined that a caregiver did not intervene to ensure a child's safety. The caregiver did not respond to the needs of the child after they fell and injured themselves on the playground. The caregiver did not report the injury to management and just took the child back to class where they sat for thirty minutes before another staff intervened.

Corrected Oct 21, 2026, verified by the state Oct 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR

State rule 746.3607(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR"

Inspector's note: It was determined that a caregiver did not provide first aid to a child in their class when they became injured on the playground. The caregiver did not notify management of an injury and 30 minutes passed before the child received first aid.

Corrected Oct 21, 2026, verified by the state Oct 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection one child did not have a copy of their immunization record or health statement on file for review.

Corrected Jul 1, 2026, verified by the state Jul 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver in charge of the class at the time of the injury was observed not properly supervising the class or outdoors on the playground and did not notice the child's fall that caused the injury. The caregiver did not observe a change in the child's appearance or actions while present in the classroom.

Corrected May 13, 2026, verified by the state May 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Pediatric CPR training and recertification must follow the state's guidelines and be skill-based.

State rule 746.1315(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based"

Inspector's note: While reviewing personnel records, it was determined that a caregiver had completed a CPR course online that did not include a hands on component to the training.

Corrected Oct 22, 2025, verified by the state Oct 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"

Inspector's note: During the walk through an uncovered electrical outlet in the 18 to 24 month classroom was observed in plain sight. The director corrected the issue at the inspection by placing a safety cover on the electrical outlet.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold photo identification.

State rule 746.901(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification"

Inspector's note: While reviewing personnel records, it was determined that 4 of the employee folders were missing photo identification. The director corrected this at the inspection by obtaining copies of all four employees photo identification and placing them in the employee folders.

Corrected while the inspector was there.