Children’s Lighthouse of Spring
A licensed child care center in Spring, Texas 77386
2885 Waterbend Cv, Spring, Texas 77386. (832) 664-7586.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 13 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Montgomery County: 3
- 9 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 27 inspections on record
- 3-Star Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
13 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 232 child care providers in Montgomery County had 3.
27 inspections on record. The latest, on Nov 3, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control, at the report to the state on Mar 11, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Administering Medication - According to Label Directions, at the report to the state on Mar 11, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children, at the report to the state on Jul 24, 2025
6 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
12 deficiencies in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Mar 11, 2026: report to the state3 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on interviews and information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the director used poor judgement by having a child lay on a changing table and be held down in order to administer medication to them.”
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Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, medication was not administered as stated on the label directions. The child was under two years of age and there was no physician authorized dosage documented and signed in the child’s file for the medication prior to administration.”
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Report Change in Director
“Based on the information gathered the operation, had a change of director and did not notify Licensing of the change as required.”
Jul 24, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
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Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
“The child’s medication was not stored in compliance with minimum standards.”
Jul 19, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Education Outside of U.S.
“While reviewing records it was found that two staff members did not have their education qualifications translated to english.”
Apr 26, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“During the walk through caregiver did not know how many children caregiver was responsible for. Caregiver stated that 15 but there were only 14 children in the classroom. Note: Caregiver had to look at roster to correct herself.”
Mar 14, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“During the walk through one caregiver did not know how many children the caregiver was responsible for. The caregiver counted and stated 14 children when there was only 13 children in care.”
Feb 2, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“In Classroom #8, the inspector noticed a bottle of sanitizer wipes next to the children s drinking cups on the counter, accessible to the children. Note: The director removed wipes from the counter, placing them in the upper cabinet, inaccessible to the children.”
Jan 8, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing mat had a tear exposing the foam, the diaper changing mat looked as if it had been sanitized. Note: Picture was taken.”
Dec 29, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Employee Handwashing After Using Cleaners or Toxic Chemicals
“A caregiver was seen utilizing cleaning supplies in classroom #7, however she neglected to wash her hands afterward. Note- When pointed out caregiver washed hands.”
Dec 20, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“During the walk-through in Classroom # 3 and #6 the caregivers did not know the number of children caring for. Note- Caregivers corrected themselves counting the correct number of children in each classroom.”
Dec 13, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“During the walk-through, it was observed that some of the classrooms were not adequately supervising the children and not maintaining classroom structure.”
Nov 30, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“During the walk-through, a bottle of sunscreen was found under an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in Classroom 6. Note: Corrected at inspection. The director removed sunscreen from Classroom 6.”
All 42 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 26, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Report to the state | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 30, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 5, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 15, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 23, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 8, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Dec 29, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Sep 6, 2024.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 241 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 15 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 232 child care providers in Montgomery County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 13.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Children’s Lighthouse of Spring This child care provider | 13 |
| Kids R Kids # 51 of Legends Ranch | 7 |
| Martina Plascencia | Not given |
| Ann Snyder Elementary YMCA | 2 |
| Primrose School of Harmony | 1 |
| Priscilla Ramcharitar-Ortiz | 2 |
| Tamara Salamah | 1 |
| Smart Kids Child Care | 3 |
| Bradley Elementary YMCA | 10 |
| The Learning Experience | 4 |
| Ivy Kids @ Birnham Woods | 9 |
| YMCA Afterschool Program at Ford Elementary | 2 |
| Oak Ridge Young Learners Academy | 1 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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