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Childrens Lighthouse of Anna

912 Sharp St, Anna, TX 75409 · Collin County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Childrens Lighthouse of Anna is a licensed child care center in Anna, TX, licensed for up to 225 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 29 times and investigated 13 reports. Inspectors recorded 28 citations, 12 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (6 of 28). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #10 of 12 centers in Anna and better than 29% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 29%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #10 of 12 centers in Anna
12High risk
10Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
28 citations from 29 inspections and 10 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 27, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 24, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 1, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 5, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 15, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 14, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision6
Records & paperwork4
Health & medication4
Caregiver conduct3
Other standards3
Training & qualifications3
Building & playground safety2
Sleep safety2
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 3, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Field Trips - Notification to Parents §746.3003
The operation changed the destination of a field trip the morning of the trip and then undertook the trip without adequate notice to parents. The operation director made clear the operation will do a better job with noticing parents going forward.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 27, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
This investigation was evaluated as part of an investigation and determined to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child as a form of discipline.
Correction verified May 13, 2026
HighMar 24, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised §746.1003(4)
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. It was determined that the operation's director has not been routinely supervising caregivers, leading a caregiver to discipline a child using prohibited punishments.
Correction verified May 13, 2026
Medium HighMar 24, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children §746.1203(5)
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. Video evidence was obtained showing that a caregiver did not interact with the children positively. The caregiver was shown to handle a child roughly and then push the child with her foot.
Correction verified May 13, 2026
HighMar 24, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. Video evidence was obtained showing a caregiver grabbing and pulling multiple children.
Correction verified May 13, 2026
Medium HighDec 4, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted on 08/21/24.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2025
Medium HighDec 4, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
Three out of ten caregivers files did not have certification for in-person CPR/First Aid. These caregivers had certification for online training.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2026
MediumFeb 27, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Infant feeding instructions for three infants who are not able to eat table food were not updated within the past 30 days.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2025
MediumDec 19, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Two out of ten child files did not have Statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2025
HighNov 7, 2024Found 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 evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it has been determined that a toddler was left unattended in a classroom for approximately six minutes.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2024
MediumAug 26, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not provide an incident report for the child's parent within 48 hours of the incident occurring.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2024
Medium HighAug 26, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The permit holder did not ensure the operation was operating in compliance with Minimum Standard Rules when a child was allowed to leave the classroom and procedures for reporting to CCR and to parents were not followed.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2024
HighAug 26, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not report an incident in which a child was placed at risk to CCR.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2024
HighAug 26, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not immediately inform the parents that the child left the classroom unsupervised and was found in the lobby of the facility by another parent, but instead informed the parent 24 hours after the incident occurred.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2024
HighAug 26, 2024Found 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 evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child left a classroom and walked to the front lobby of the facility unsupervised without the caregivers knowledge.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2024
HighDec 11, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible §746.2426(a)(2)
An infant was observed to be asleep in a swing. The caregiver stated the infant had been in the swing for an hour and asleep for thirty minutes.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2023
HighDec 5, 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)
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed to be using a tablet for an extended period of time while supposed to be caring for children. Two children were observed to be standing in their chairs and attempting to climb on the table while both caregivers in the classroom were involved in a craft.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2023
Medium HighSep 19, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers §746.1203(10)
Continuity of care was not ensured when a caregiver did not share information regarding a child with another incoming caregiver in a classroom.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2023
HighJan 24, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child was injured while playing on the playground and caregivers were unaware of how the injury occurred.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2023
MediumJan 24, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share a copy of the incident report within 48 hours of the incident occurring.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2023
MediumJan 24, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two out of ten children's records were missing the following immunizations: Child 1: DTap(1), Hib(1), PCV(1), Child 2: DTap(1), Hib(1)
Correction verified Feb 24, 2023
Medium HighJan 24, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care §746.801(11)
The operation's most recent fire inspection report was not available for review during the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2023
HighApr 14, 2022InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
An infant younger than 12 months was observed, face up, sleeping on a bobby pillow inside of a crib. The caregiver corrected the deficiency during the inspection by taking the bobby out of the crib.
Correction verified Apr 18, 2022
HighMar 7, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation was made aware by a parent that a caregiver interacted with a child in an aggressive manner. The operation did not notify licensing.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2022
MediumMar 7, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation §746.2803(4)(D)
It was discovered that a 2 year old caregiver was placing children in timeout for 5-10 minutes.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2022
Medium HighMar 7, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance §746.2803(4)
This standard was evaluated. Based on interviews it was determined to be deficient due to the caregiver picking up a child by the arms and placing them in a chair in an abrupt manner .
Correction verified Apr 13, 2022
Medium HighNov 15, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Two drivers did not have documentation validating that transportation training was completed.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2021
Medium HighNov 15, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing §746.1301(3)(A)
A caregiver, without documentation of pediatric first aid training, was observed in charge of a group of children. The deficiency was corrected during the when a qualified caregiver transitioned into the classroom to supervise the group of children.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity225 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 27, 2022
DirectorRasha Shanablih
Phone4695917979
State operation #1723937

Common questions

Does Childrens Lighthouse of Anna take infants?

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

What are Childrens Lighthouse of Anna’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 Childrens Lighthouse of Anna accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Childrens Lighthouse of Anna had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 12 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 27, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Childrens Lighthouse of Anna compare with other daycares in Anna?

It is tied for #10 of 12 centers in Anna by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 29% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Childrens Lighthouse of Anna last inspected?

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

Other centers near 75409

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 1723937 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.