Children's Lighthouse of Katy - Elyson

High risk Infant Care Area - Able to See, Hear and Intervene

State rule 746.2403(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area - Able to See, Hear and Intervene"

Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the investigation, a bookcase in the infant classroom, positioned near the front diaper-changing table, obstructs the caregiver?s view of the infants and prevents timely intervention when necessary.

Corrected Feb 16, 2026, verified by the state Feb 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Incident and illness report forms must be filled in and shared with the parent.

State rule 746.707 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"

Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the investigation, the parent did not sign the incident report.

Corrected Feb 16, 2026, verified by the state Feb 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The fire marshal inspection report was expired on 10/29/2025.

Corrected Jan 9, 2026, verified by the state Dec 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during this investigation, the caregiver moved a child in care inappropriately and aggressively when the caregiver used one hand to grab the child.

Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified by the state Dec 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to notify CCR after a caregiver caused physical harm to a child .

Corrected Nov 6, 2025, verified by the state Nov 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Vehicles used to transport children must be maintained safely.

State rule 746.5603(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely"

Inspector's note: Two buses had vehicle stickers that expired in May 2025 and September 2024.

Corrected Aug 4, 2025, verified by the state Jul 25, 2025. 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: Based on information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver left a child at the playground.

Corrected May 20, 2025, verified by the state May 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Incident and illness report forms must be filled in and shared with the parent.

State rule 746.707 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the incident report was missing the parents' signatures.

Corrected Jun 20, 2025, verified by the state Jun 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk Incident/Illness Report Form Signed

State rule 746.705 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Incident/Illness Report Form Signed"

Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the investigation, the incident reports were missing the signature of the director or the person in charge.

Corrected Jun 20, 2025, verified by the state Jun 26, 2025.

Low risk Each employee's personnel record must hold the original training certification card or letter.

State rule 746.1329(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Training Requirements - Length"

Inspector's note: The training document for transportation did not have information on the length of the training course.

Corrected Jun 9, 2025, verified by the state Jun 5, 2025.

Low risk Proof of each employee's training must be kept as the state requires.

State rule 746.1329(b)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications"

Inspector's note: The trainer did not meet the qualifications when training the staff on transportation.

Corrected Jun 9, 2025, verified by the state Jun 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).