Childrens Lighthouse of Celina
Childrens Lighthouse of Celina is a licensed child care center in Celina, TX, licensed for up to 241 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (2 of 5). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 15 centers in Celina and better than 67% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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A caregiver fed an infant in care breastmilk intended for another infant at the operation.
Two of the eight infants in care were missing current infant feeding instructions.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and determined to be deficient. A caregiver did not demonstrate competency when operational policies were not followed, resulting in an infant being fed the wrong bottle and consuming breast milk intended for another infant.
A caregiver did not keep visual and/or auditory awareness of a child in care. The child was able to leave without caregiver knowledge. The child was found in the parking lot by another parent. This was a self-report.
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined that child was left unattended, and caregiver was not at a physical proximity which did not allow visual and/or auditory awareness of the child in care.
About this center
Common questions
Does Childrens Lighthouse of Celina take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Childrens Lighthouse of Celina’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 Celina accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Childrens Lighthouse of Celina had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 10, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Childrens Lighthouse of Celina compare with other daycares in Celina?
It is #4 of 15 centers in Celina by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 67% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Childrens Lighthouse of Celina last inspected?
Sep 9, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
Licensed centers nearby
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1616 Montgomery, Prosper · 0.8 mi away · 80 spotsAmong the most citedAmazing Explorers Academy
1650 West Frontier Pkwy, Prosper · 1.0 mi away · 227 spotsMore citations than mostCelina Montessori Academy
3905 S Preston Rd, Celina · 1.6 mi away · 188 spotsMore citations than mostGreen Meadows Montessori Academy
5570 Martin Dr, Celina · 2.0 mi away · 227 spotsFewer citations than most
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 1811142 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.