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Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy

401 W Brazos Ave, West Columbia, TX 77486 · Brazoria County
Accepts child care subsidies

Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy is a licensed child care center in West Columbia, TX, licensed for up to 88 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2002. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 20). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #118 of 154 centers in Brazoria County and better than 15% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 15%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #118 of 154 centers in Brazoria County
9High risk
8Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
20 citations from 15 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 12, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 14, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 3, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundDec 23, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 8, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Staff ratios4
Caregiver conduct3
Health & medication2
Supervision2
Sleep safety2
Training & qualifications1
Other standards1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

MediumJan 7, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's file does not have a copy of their immunization record. One child's file does not have an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2026
Medium HighJan 7, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Two caregivers do not have first aid and CPR training.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2026
HighOct 4, 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)
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that a child had ran out of the cafeteria unsupervised and was hiding in a classroom for approximately 10 minutes. Note: Caregivers were actively looking for the child during that 10 minutes.
Correction verified Nov 27, 2024
Medium HighAug 28, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
There is paint chipping in the infant room, pre-k, and toddler room.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2024
HighMay 29, 2024Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
Based on information received during the DFPS investigation a caregiver has allowed a 5 month old infant to sleep in a restrictive device.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2024
HighMay 9, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation a staff member admitted to telling a child that they will call their parent and they will get whooping’s/spankings when the child is misbehaving.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023
HighDec 6, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Covering Infant's Head or Crib §746.2429
Infants had blankets covering the front of their cribs while taking naps. Note: Pictures were taken for the file. Blankets were removed from the sides of the cribs during my visit.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2022
Medium HighDec 6, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The doors leading into the classrooms have visible dirt on them. Two walls in the school age room are broken. One kitchen toy has visible dirt on it. An outlet cover is broken. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2022
Medium HighJan 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The outlet cover was observed broken in the school age classsroom. There was a hole observed in the wall of the pre-k room. Follow up 1/12/22: The door frame has been repaired. The car has been removed from the playground.The ceiling fans have been replaced and no longer wobble. The ant piles have been treated and removed.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2022
HighJan 3, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter §745.635(2)
The operation continued to have a caregiver present at the operation with an ineligible background check.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2022
HighDec 23, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation caregivers were not adequately supervising children during outside play time.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2022
HighDec 23, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(6)
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that a caregiver yells at the children as a form of punishment.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2022
Medium HighDec 23, 2021Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there were about 20 children on the playground ranging in age from toddlers to school age children with one staff member.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2022
HighDec 23, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument §746.2805(4)
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove a caregiver hit a child in the back with a shoe as a form of punishment.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2022
Medium HighDec 8, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The door frame was observed broken exposing a nail. The tires on the car equipment outside was observed to be shredding and exposing wires that are sharp. The ceiling fan in the nap room was observed on and wobbling. Two active ant piles were observed on the playground. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2022
Medium HighDec 8, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary §746.3317
Milk was observed in the fridge with an expiration date of 11/15/21. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2022
MediumDec 8, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's immunization record was not current in their file.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2022
MediumDec 8, 2021InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
A child was observed on a tablet during nap time.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2022
HighDec 8, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter §745.635(2)
A caregiver was observed at the operation after receiving notification of an ineligibity on 11/10/21.
Correction verified Jan 3, 2022
Medium HighDec 8, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Two children's files out of six reviewed are missing emergency contact information on their admission forms.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity88 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 11, 2002
DirectorChristina Matthews
Phone9793457707
State operation #820415

Common questions

Does Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy take infants?

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

What are Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 4, 2024: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy compare with other daycares in Brazoria County?

It is tied for #118 of 154 centers in Brazoria County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 15% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy last inspected?

May 12, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 820415 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.