Childrens Lighthouse of Anna
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted on 08/21/24.
Three out of ten caregivers files did not have certification for in-person CPR/First Aid. These caregivers had certification for online training.
Infant feeding instructions for three infants who are not able to eat table food were not updated within the past 30 days.
Two out of ten child files did not have Statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Continuity of care was not ensured when a caregiver did not share information regarding a child with another incoming caregiver in a classroom.
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.
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.
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)
The operation's most recent fire inspection report was not available for review during the time of inspection.
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.
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.
It was discovered that a 2 year old caregiver was placing children in timeout for 5-10 minutes.
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 .
Two drivers did not have documentation validating that transportation training was completed.
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.
About this center
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.
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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 1723937 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.