5819 W AIRPORT BLVD, Houston, TX 77035 · (832) 203-8903 · State permit no. 1629199
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Little Learners Lighthouse for 17 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 15 routine inspections and 9 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 1 was under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.3415 (2 times, most recently Aug 7, 2026).
The state lists Little Learners Lighthouse as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 07:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 17 violations, newest first
2 rules cited at Little Learners Lighthouse changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium High · Aug 12, 2026 · Inspection
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Two boards of the fence on the playground was observed to have a large open gap. This is a safety hazard and children may get their arms/hands stuck.
In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 26, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Aug 18, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Aug 7, 2026 · Investigation (report)
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
One staff was observed during diaper changing and only changed gloves between children and did not wash their hands after changing the soiled diaper.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 12, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Aug 28, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 19, 2025 · Inspection
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
An infant child was observed walking around the classroom with a training cup This was corrected when the infant caregiver removed the training cup from the child and put it away.
In plain English: Caregivers must hold infants up to six months old, and older infants who cannot sit up on their own, while feeding them, and must never prop a bottle. Bottles and cups must be labeled with the infant's first name and last initial, infants may not walk around or sleep with a bottle or cup, the hand-washing sink and diaper-changing surface may not be used for food or bottle preparation, and high chair trays must be sanitized before each use. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Dec 19, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Dec 19, 2025 · Inspection
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for.
In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 19, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Dec 30, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 17, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver with seven infants in the infant classroom. The specified age group was nine months.
In plain English: In centers licensed for 13 or more children, one caregiver may supervise at most 4 infants under 12 months, 5 children 12 to 17 months, 9 children 18 to 23 months, 11 two-year-olds, 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds, 22 five-year-olds, or 26 children ages 6 to 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age as the rules define it. Official rule text (single-rule page)
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 19, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Dec 30, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Oct 23, 2025 · Inspection
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Three children did not wash their hands after getting their diaper changed. This was corrected during the inspection when I intervened and informed the caregiver that after every diaper change the child's hands need to be washed. The caregiver did wash the three children's hands and continued to use proper diaper changing procedures with the rest of the children.
In plain English: Children must wash their hands before eating and before water-table play, and after using the toilet or having a diaper changed, after outdoor activities, after playing in sand, and after feeding or touching animals. They must also wash any other time a caregiver has reason to believe they touched something that could harm them. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Oct 23, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Oct 23, 2025 · Inspection
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A teacher did not wash their hands after changing three children's diapers This was corrected during the inspection when I intervened and informed the caregiver that their hands needed to be washed after changing a child's diaper. The caregiver corrected the matter when they washed their hands and continued to use proper diaper changing procedures with the rest of the children.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Oct 23, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 19, 2024 · Inspection
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
6 of the Harmony booster seats in the van have expired.
In plain English: Each child being transported must be secured in a car seat, booster seat, vest, harness, or seat belt that fits the child's age, height, and weight, meets federal crash-test standards, is installed per the maker's instructions, and has not expired, been damaged, or been in an accident. Children 12 and younger may not ride in the front seat. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 26, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Nov 20, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Nov 19, 2024 · Inspection
746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
The use zone does not extend 6 feet on all sides of the merry go cycle in the outdoor play area.
Official text of rule 746.4813
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 3, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Nov 20, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Dec 1, 2022 · Inspection
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
2 children's files evaluated were missing the requirerd health statement.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 14, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Dec 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
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Medium High · Dec 1, 2022 · Inspection
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Infants were placed in the bucket seats and the safety straps were not secured. The provider secured the straps during the inspection.
In plain English: High chairs, swings, strollers, infant carriers, bouncer seats, and similar equipment used for infants must have straps, and the straps must be fastened whenever an infant is in the equipment. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Dec 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 1, 2022 · Inspection
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
The operation did not use any sanitary holders when serving food to children in the infant room. Food was served on the table. The provider used plates to serve the food during the inspection.
In plain English: Food and drinks must be stored, prepared, and served in sanitary conditions, including sanitizing dishes and utensils after each use, serving food on plates or other clean holders rather than a bare table, and covering food stored in the refrigerator. Caregivers with open wounds or casts may not prepare food, foods that infants and toddlers could choke on may not be served, and cleaning supplies and toxic materials may not be stored with food. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Dec 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Dec 1, 2022 · Inspection
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 child's file evaluated was missing documentation of current immunizations.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 14, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Dec 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Dec 7, 2021 · Inspection
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's product safety certificate was not observed to be updated. The CPSC was last updated 9/2020
In plain English: The center must check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list and keep recalled children's products out of the center, except antiques or items being repaired that children cannot use or reach. Each year it must certify in writing on a state form that it has done this, and it must post a notice telling parents and staff how to find the recall list. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 28, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Dec 7, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Dec 7, 2021 · Inspection
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Records were reviewed for 8 children enrolled. One child did not have an address listed for the emergency contact.
In plain English: Before admitting a child, the center must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the center offers them. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 14, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Dec 7, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Dec 7, 2021 · Inspection
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Records were reviewed for 4 caregivers. one caregiver whose training of 5/30/20-50/30/21 only have 10 hours of annual training.
In plain English: A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 28, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Feb 2, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Dec 7, 2021 · Inspection
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Records were reviewed for 5 staff including the director. CPR training for 5 caregivers was received online.
In plain English: Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 3, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Feb 2, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Little Learners Lighthouse; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).