Children's Lighthouse Woodland Springs
Licensed child-care center in Fort Worth, TX 76244 · Texas operation #1790323 · part of Children's Lighthouse
Record summary
3 high-risk · 10 total
3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (10 citations in all, from 11 inspections and 5 investigations); last inspection Oct 19, 2026.
1 of 10 citations was 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
- 11845 Alta Vista Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76244
- Phone
- (817) 337-4000
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 238 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Feb 1, 2024
- Director
- Kelly Dean
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, 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 19, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).
State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"
Inspector's note: A classroom had fourteen children with a specified age group of eleven; there was one caregiver in the room. This was corrected at inspection when an additional caregiver was sent into the classroom.
Corrected Oct 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 13, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk The operation must tell the state when its director changes.
State rule 746.303(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Change in Director"
Inspector's note: Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with the Minimum Standards. The operation did not report a change in director to the Childcare Regulation Office.
Corrected Oct 28, 2026, verified by the state Oct 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 13, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 12, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 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: Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with the Minimum Standards. The caregiver demonstrated poor judgment by bringing the child to the staff bathroom.
Corrected Oct 28, 2026, verified by the state Oct 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 6, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 30, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
High risk Medication must be given, and recorded, as the state requires.
State rule 746.3805(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administering Medication - As Amended in Writing by Child's Health Care Professional"
Inspector's note: During the inspection, I observed 11 children with Medication. Several children do not have note from the doctor in the file.
Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 6, 2026. 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 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"
Inspector's note: During today's inspection walkthrough, I observed that many classrooms have wires hanging and are accessible to the children. In addition, there are several cleaning supplies in the open classrooms that may be accessible to the children. The operation was to order the cover and install it by 8/3/2026.
Corrected Aug 3, 2026, verified by the state Aug 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
State rule 746.1615 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing"
Inspector's note: During the inspection, I observed room 2 has 11 children (mix group age from 6 months to 10 months) with 2 teachers. The walk through was conducted around 8:15 am. The operation will make sure has enough teachers to cover for each classroom. Correct during the inspection.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
Apr 27, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 15, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 13, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 12, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).
State rule 746.605(12)(C) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use"
Inspector's note: Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. Prior to the child attending on 03/11/2026, the operation did not have the child's epi-pen on file for the child's allergy.
Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified by the state Apr 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 11, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.
State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"
Inspector's note: Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver did not strap in the infant into the highchair. This resulted in the infant falling from the highchair to the floor.
Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified by the state Apr 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 22, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 24, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 20, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
Medium risk Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
State rule 746.2905(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep"
Inspector's note: A child was being forced to lay down and sleep by a caregiver.
Corrected Dec 18, 2025, verified by the state Jan 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 28, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.
State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"
Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have an active background check. .
Corrected Jan 28, 2025, verified by the state Jan 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 5 visits and 0 citations. Older history is on the official record.
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: Children's Lighthouse Woodland Springs on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1790323.
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