The Lighthouse School

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

“Based on the information provided a child was grabbed leaving red marks on the child’s arm.”

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 28, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 11, 2024.

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

“The provider did not contact Childcare Regulation when a child was grabbed leaving red marks on their arm.”

Rule 746.305(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 28, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 11, 2024.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“In the infant classroom there were 13 infants. The specified age group was 10 months. The ratio was over by 3 infants.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 1, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 13, 2023.

Written Operational Policies - Benefits

“Operational policies do not address promotion of physical activities.”

Rule 746.501(a)(18)(A). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 7, 2023.

Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

“it was found that the diaper changing mat has a tear exposing the foam. Note: A picture was taken. This was corrected at inspection when it was replaced with a new one.”

Rule 746.3503(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 8, 2023.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

“It was found that caregivers did not do name to face/count when the children were moved from the classroom to gym for the movie.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 8, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 14, 2023.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

“It was found a child was left unsupervised in the classroom close to an hour. Child was asleep.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 8, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 14, 2023.

Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

“The fire extenguisher on one bus needs to be serviced.”

Rule 746.5617(a)(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 30, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 23, 2022.

Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

“The first aid kit in one out of three buses was missing a thermometer, scissors and tweezers. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the items were added to the first aid kit.”

Rule 746.5617(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 16, 2022.

Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

“Cleaning supplies was hanging up in both school age bathrooms, in reach of children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies was moved to a higher shelf.”

Rule 746.3407(13). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 16, 2022.

Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

“Feeding instructions for 3 children not yet on table food have not been updated since August of 2022.”

Rule 746.2421(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 30, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 29, 2022.

Children’s Records Maintained

“While reviewing 6 childrens records the following was observed: 1. One child needs an address for their school. 2. Two children need hearing and vision tests.”

Rule 746.603(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 30, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 29, 2022.

Annual Sanitation Inspection

“The health inspection was not up to date.”

Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 19, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 16, 2022.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“In the turtle classroom, the tank lid was missing.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 17, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 16, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

“Based on the DFPS investigation video footage obtained showed a caregiver was using an electronic device while caring for children. The caregiver was looking was looking down at the device and not engaging with the children.”

Rule 746.1203(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 17, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 18, 2022.

Activities for Infants - Provide Large Muscle Development

“A caregiver placed a three-month-old child in a stationary jumper; the child cannot yet support himself in the upright position therefore this is not an age appropriate activity or age appropriate equipment.”

Rule 746.2417(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 17, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 18, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

“During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver failed to intervene when necessary to ensure a child’s safety.”

Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 8, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 18, 2022.

Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months

“During the DFPS investigation it was determined that instead of holding the 4 month old child, staff propped their bottle.”

Rule 746.2419(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 5, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 19, 2022.

Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised

“During the investigation, it was determined the director did not properly supervise a caregiver allowing the caregiver to remain in the classroom after concerns were identified with the caregiver’s interactions with children in care.”

Rule 746.1003(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 26, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 2, 2022.

AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

“Based on the findings from a DFPS investigation the operation employed a caregiver who was found to be abusive in her interactions with the children in care.”

Rule 746.1201(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 26, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 2, 2022.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

“During the investigation, it was determined that the director did not report the suspected abuse to licensing.”

Rule 746.1201(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 26, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 2, 2022.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

“Based on the findings of a DFPS investigation it was determined that the following forms of inappropriate discipline were used, hitting, slapping, biting, pushing, grabbing and dragging a child in care.”

Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 26, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 2, 2022.

Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

“During the investigation, it was determined that parents were not notified of their children being a part of the allegation.”

Rule 746.307(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 26, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 2, 2022.

Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation

“During the investigation, it was determined that caregivers were separating children from the group for 30 minutes as a form of discipline.”

Rule 746.2803(4)(D). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 26, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 2, 2022.