Children's Lighthouse of Katy - Elyson
6806 Peek Rd, Katy, TX 77449 · Harris County
4 high-risk citations in last 12 months
Children's Lighthouse of Katy - Elyson is a licensed child care center in Katy, TX, licensed for up to 231 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 34 times and investigated 25 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (4 of 16). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 19% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #54 of 167 centers in Katy and better than 65% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Better than 65%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #54 of 167 centers in Katy
8High risk
3Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
3Low risk
16 citations from 34 inspections and 22 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 17, 2026
Every state visit
Citation foundNo citation
What inspectors cited most
Supervision4
Health & medication3
Building & playground safety2
Training & qualifications2
Other standards1
Records & paperwork1
Caregiver conduct1
Transportation1
Food & feeding1
Citations, newest first
MediumDec 13, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the parent did not sign the incident report.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026
HighDec 13, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Infant Care Area - Able to See, Hear and Intervene §746.2403(1)
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.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026
HighNov 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire marshal inspection report was expired on 10/29/2025.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2025
HighOct 30, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation failed to notify CCR after a caregiver caused physical harm to a child .
Correction verified Nov 10, 2025
HighOct 30, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
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.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2025
Medium HighJul 9, 2025Found during an investigationTransportation
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely §746.5603(c)
Two buses had vehicle stickers that expired in May 2025 and September 2024.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2025
HighMay 7, 2025Found 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)
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver left a child at the playground.
Correction verified May 19, 2025
LowMay 2, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Signed §746.705
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the incident reports were missing the signature of the director or the person in charge.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2025
MediumMay 2, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the incident report was missing the parents' signatures.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2025
LowApr 21, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications §746.1329(b)(5)
The trainer did not meet the qualifications when training the staff on transportation.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
LowApr 21, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Documentation of Training Requirements - Length §746.1329(a)(6)
The training document for transportation did not have information on the length of the training course.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
Medium HighOct 24, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The annual fire inspection document was not available for review. The one on the system expired on 10/03/2024.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024
HighMay 16, 2023Found 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)
Based on information gathered during the investigation, three children touched the private part of each other, and the caregiver had no idea that the incident occurred. Note: The caregiver was suspended during the operation.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 8, 2023Found 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)
Based on information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver left a child at the playground.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 29, 2023Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
The bottle given to a child does not belong to the child. Note: At inspection time, the caregiver from childcare careers was no longer with the operation.
Corrected during the visit
HighFeb 27, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
Based on the information found during the investigation, the caregiver did not know which children she was responsible for.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2023
About this center
Licensed capacity231 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 4, 2023
DirectorShirley Ujueta
Phone8324225722
State operation #1757070
Common questions
Does Children's Lighthouse of Katy - Elyson take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Children's Lighthouse of Katy - Elyson’s hours?
6 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 Katy - Elyson accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Children's Lighthouse of Katy - Elyson had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 13, 2025: “Infant Care Area - Able to See, Hear and Intervene.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Children's Lighthouse of Katy - Elyson compare with other daycares in Katy?
It is tied for #54 of 167 centers in Katy by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 65% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Children's Lighthouse of Katy - Elyson last inspected?
Feb 17, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1757070 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.