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Children's Lighthouse Viridian

4000 Cascade Sky Dr, Arlington, TX 76005 · Tarrant County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Children's Lighthouse Viridian is a licensed child care center in Arlington, TX, licensed for up to 255 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2020. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (4 of 20). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 15% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #94 of 108 centers in Arlington and better than 12% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 12%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #94 of 108 centers in Arlington
8High risk
5Medium High risk
7Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
20 citations from 13 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 6, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 6, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios4
Training & qualifications4
Caregiver conduct3
Records & paperwork2
Health & medication2
Building & playground safety2
Food & feeding2
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 6, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
At the time of the inspection a caregiver was present with out an active background check. The background check was submitted and the caregiver sent home until the check is completed.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 8, 2026Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement §746.505(2)
Through the course of the investigation it was found the operational policies were updated and notification had not been provided to parents.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2026
HighJun 3, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was found a caregiver did not have self control when continuing to hold a child as they resisted being held by the caregiver, causing bruising to the child's arm.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2026
HighJun 3, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was found that a caregiver had grabbed and held a child as a response to the child's behavior in the classroom.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2026
HighApr 3, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation did not report to CCR two instances where children were placed at risk.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2025
Medium HighApr 3, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Newly hired caregivers did not complete CPR training within 90 days of employment.
Correction verified May 2, 2025
Medium HighApr 3, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child §746.3503(c)(3)
A caregiver walked away from a child, leaving the child on the diaper changing table.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2025
HighApr 3, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
A caregiver grabbed a child's arm aggressively.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2025
Medium HighApr 3, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
A caregiver's personal belonging containing a harmful substance was kept within child's reach. The child was able to get the substance from the belongings two times.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2025
HighApr 3, 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)
A child was able to get a harmful substance from a caregiver's purse twice without the caregiver's knowledge.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2025
MediumNov 21, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Ten children's records did not have updated immunizations.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2022
MediumNov 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
Ten training records were reviewed. seven records did not have the complete 24 hours of training required.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2022
HighNov 21, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Floor cleaning solution attached to a mop stick was in the toddler bathroom in the reach of children. This was removed and corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 21, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
Two out of the ten classrooms were missing the emergency evacuation diagram posting in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when director reposted diagrams on the wall.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 21, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Duration §746.501(a)(18)(B)
The operational policy addresses physical activity but does not include the duration required.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2022
Medium HighNov 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Two drivers did not have the required two hours of transportation training. The training completed was for one hour instead of two hours.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2022
MediumNov 21, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies §746.503
Ten child's files were reviewed. One file was missing a signed operational polices.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2022
HighNov 21, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans §746.501(a)(24)
The emergency preparedness plan in handbook did not contain all required information.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2022
MediumNov 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Ten of the staff records reviewed did not have the six required training topics completed.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2022
MediumNov 21, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Feeding instructions were observed during inspection, three were not current and up to date.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity255 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 24, 2020
DirectorAshley Barringer
Phone8175088333
State operation #1697475

Common questions

Does Children's Lighthouse Viridian take infants?

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

What are Children's Lighthouse Viridian’s hours?

7 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 Viridian accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has Children's Lighthouse Viridian had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 6, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Children's Lighthouse Viridian compare with other daycares in Arlington?

It is tied for #94 of 108 centers in Arlington by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 12% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Children's Lighthouse Viridian last inspected?

Aug 6, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Other centers near Arlington

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 1697475 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.