Childrens Lighthouse of Celina
Licensed child-care center in Celina, TX 75009 · Texas operation #1811142 · part of Children's Lighthouse
Record summary
4 high-risk · 5 total
4 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (5 citations in all, from 14 inspections and 5 investigations); last inspection Sep 9, 2026.
0 of 5 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 3520 S. Dallas Parkway, Celina, TX 75009
- Phone
- (682) 900-2990
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 241 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jul 15, 2025
- Director
- Angelica Rowell
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Oct 9, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Sep 9, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 11, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 10, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.
State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"
Inspector's note: A caregiver fed an infant in care breastmilk intended for another infant at the operation.
Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Sep 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 7, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.
State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"
Inspector's note: Two of the eight infants in care were missing current infant feeding instructions.
Corrected Jul 13, 2026, verified by the state Jul 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 13, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 9, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 6, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.
State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"
Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and determined to be deficient. A caregiver did not demonstrate competency when operational policies were not followed, resulting in an infant being fed the wrong bottle and consuming breast milk intended for another infant.
Corrected Apr 29, 2026, verified by the state May 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 3, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 23, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
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: A caregiver did not keep visual and/or auditory awareness of a child in care. The child was able to leave without caregiver knowledge. The child was found in the parking lot by another parent. This was a self-report.
Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified by the state Feb 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 23, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 4, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 19, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 30, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 29, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
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: Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined that child was left unattended, and caregiver was not at a physical proximity which did not allow visual and/or auditory awareness of the child in care.
Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified by the state Aug 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 10, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 5, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 23, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 5, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Childrens Lighthouse of Celina on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1811142.
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