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Children's Lighthouse of Allen

1605 E Main St, Allen, TX 75002 · Collin County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Children's Lighthouse of Allen is a licensed child care center in Allen, TX, licensed for up to 238 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 12 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (2 of 14). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #24 of 33 centers in Allen and better than 39% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 39%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#24 of 33 centers in Allen
4High risk
5Medium High risk
4Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 16 inspections and 8 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 19, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundJan 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 25, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 16, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 4, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication2
Supervision2
Training & qualifications2
Building & playground safety2
Records & paperwork2
Food & feeding2
Caregiver conduct2

Citations, newest first

MediumJun 17, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
At the time of inspection one child did not have a copy of their immunization record or health statement on file for review.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2026
HighApr 7, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver in charge of the class at the time of the injury was observed not properly supervising the class or outdoors on the playground and did not notice the child's fall that caused the injury. The caregiver did not observe a change in the child's appearance or actions while present in the classroom.
Correction verified May 21, 2026
Medium HighOct 8, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
While reviewing personnel records, it was determined that a caregiver had completed a CPR course online that did not include a hands on component to the training.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2025
Medium HighOct 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
During the walk through an uncovered electrical outlet in the 18 to 24 month classroom was observed in plain sight. The director corrected the issue at the inspection by placing a safety cover on the electrical outlet.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 8, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification §746.901(9)
While reviewing personnel records, it was determined that 4 of the employee folders were missing photo identification. The director corrected this at the inspection by obtaining copies of all four employees photo identification and placing them in the employee folders.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 6, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation lacked infant feeding forms for five children in care.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2024
Medium LowJan 19, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not submit the information as required by January 15th.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2024
Medium HighJan 11, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
This standard was found to be deficient after the operation was not able to provide a current Fire inspection.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2024
Medium HighJun 16, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness §746.305(a)(4)
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation did not report a positive Covid19 case to State Licensing in the required time frame.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2022
HighMay 26, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
This standard was found to be deficient after it was confirmed that there were issues with children biting that required increased supervision. Caregivers are not able to intervene to ensure the safety of the children in care as multiple children have been bitten in the classroom.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2022
HighMay 26, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(6)
This standard was found to be deficient as a caregiver admitted to yelling at children when she would see that a child was trying to bite another child in care.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2022
Medium HighFeb 22, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(4)(A)
A caregiver did not have First Aid training on file.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022
MediumFeb 22, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Four infants did not have updated feeding instructions.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022
HighJan 28, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The standard was evaluated with regards to an investigation and was not compliant. A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when handling a child. The caregiver dragged the child that was laying on floor by the forearm from a learning station that was in close proximity to a diaper changing station. Dragging a child that is laying on the floor by the forearm could result in a child sustaining an arm injury.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity238 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 22, 2021
DirectorSarah Noel
Phone2147990530
State operation #1709835

Common questions

Does Children's Lighthouse of Allen take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Children's Lighthouse of Allen’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Children's Lighthouse of Allen accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Children's Lighthouse of Allen had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 7, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Children's Lighthouse of Allen compare with other daycares in Allen?

It is #24 of 33 centers in Allen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 39% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Children's Lighthouse of Allen last inspected?

Sep 28, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 75002

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1709835 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.