Children's Lighthouse of Cedar Park
Daycare center in Cedar Park, TX. 1801 Bagdad Rd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
About the program
Children's Lighthouse of Cedar Park is a licensed daycare center in Cedar Park, Texas, on the state register since 2021. It is licensed for 212 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Children's Lighthouse in Cedar Park provides childcare and educational programs for children aged six weeks to twelve years.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Children's Lighthouse of Cedar Park does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,225 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Texas rates every standard from Low to High by the harm a breach could cause, and records the date each violation was corrected. The narrative is the inspector's own.
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours. The operation reported the incident via email, but did report by either speaking with someone or reporting on the abuse and neglect website within 48 hours.
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that the operation failed to notify parents of a less serious injury.
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that the operation failed to assign a caregiver to an age group that matched their ability to safely and effectively meet the care of non-verbal children.
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
14 out of 17 children immunizations were not up to date.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four out of ten children files were missing the address for the emergency contact.
Show all 38 violations on file
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Two classrooms had cleaning supplies that were accessible to children. This was corrected when the caregivers moved the cleaning supplies out of reach of children.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver failed to wash an infant's hands after changing their diaper. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the infant's hands.
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
During snack time children were only served food from one food group which did not meet the USDA nutritional guidelines.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to demonstrate good judgement by continuously allowing children to enter a hallway closet that self locks and having to get a key to unlock the closet and let the children out.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver without a background check eligibility letter had direct access to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver did not return to the operation from their lunch break.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers allowed children under the age of 2 years to participate in screen time activities.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Operation did not have a current fire inspection.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Operation did not have a current sanitation report. This was corrected during my inspection when I received receipt of payment for the inspection to be completed.
746.3803(b) - Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
The medication authorization for a child requiring medication administration expired in April of 2024.
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
A caregiver was observed placing a child in the crib on their stomach to nap. Caregiver was instructed to place the child in the crib on their back for nap.
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
During an investigation it was found that the operation did not provide an incident report to the parent within the required 48 hours.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During an investigation a caregiver was observed moving two children by one of their arms, lifting them up off the floor to a new spot.
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During an investigation there is enough evidence to determine a caregiver was yelling at the children in care.
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was leading a child to another table by pushing their head along the way, pushing children?s heads to a facedown position at tables, pushing a rolling bookshelf towards a child twice, and banging a tablet on a table by children. There is evidence to suggest the caregiver restrains children by holding them tightly.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
During an investigation it was found that the operation waited multiple days to notify parents of children when they were made aware that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on their children while in care placing them at risk.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Out of ten classrooms observed, three caregivers did not know the number children they were supervising.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two employees were present, going in the classroom hallway, and classrooms without completed background checks. One had an inactive status on their background check. One had a pending background check. This was corrected when both employees left .
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Children from one class were observed running between rooms, standing on a table, and pulling each other by coats and blankets during inspection.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
One classroom was using screen time with a child under the age of 2 years old. This was corrected at inspection when the tablet was turned off.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three chidren were lacking the required immunizations.
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Six staff were lacking food allergy and hazardous material training.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver did not know how many children were in their care.
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Children were observed eating lunch and watching a movie. Caregiver was informed why the television could not be on and the television was powered off.
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Two caregivers were not aware of the children's ages in their care or where to obtain the information.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The caregiver did not show good judgment when she decided to carry a child in a football hold that led the child to sustaining a head injury.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One caregiver did not have training in the following areas: (1)Emergency preparedness ; (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations ; (3)Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?) ; (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction ; (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic ; and (6)Handling, storing, an
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child did not have an emergency authorization on file.
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Four staff members who transport children are missing their transportation training certificate.
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Children were observed sleeping with their blankets over their heads in three separate classrooms.
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The operation's vehicle safety alarms within their 4 vehicles used did not operate properly.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver's records out of ten reviewed did not have up to date CPR & first aid certification.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not have a CPSC form. This was corrected at inspection when the director was provided a form and it was signed.
What parents say
Absolutely love it here and so do my kiddos! It feels like a family from the moment you tour to when you enroll! Every single teacher you can tell absolutely loves what they do and adore every child! I’m so happy i have my kids enrolled here and wouldn’t change it for the world!
Savannah Sprinkles · 5/5 on Google · 2 weeks agoChildren’s Lighthouse is a wonderful place for kids. The teachers are caring, patient, and truly invested in each child’s growth. The environment is safe, clean, and welcoming. Highly recommend to any parent looking for quality childcare!My child is happy, excited to go each day, and has learned so much.
Sp · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoMy daughter has been going to children's light house for 2 years and she loves it. Her teachers are very nice and great with communication. They are on top of things. she is always asking to go to daycare.
Lori Langer · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoA Shining Light for Our Little One! Our three-year-old has been attending Children's Lighthouse of Cedar Park for the past year, and we couldn't be happier with our experience! From day one, it's been clear that this isn't just a daycare; it's a nurturing, vibrant community where our child thrives. The facility itself is consistently safe and impeccably clean, which gives us immense peace of mind. We know our child…
Haythem Hammour · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
1801 Bagdad Rd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Questions about Children's Lighthouse of Cedar Park
Is Children's Lighthouse of Cedar Park licensed?
Yes. Children's Lighthouse of Cedar Park holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 1728255), with a licensed capacity of 212 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Children's Lighthouse of Cedar Park had any inspection violations?
Texas records 30 violations for Children's Lighthouse of Cedar Park in the last three years, 16 of them rated high risk by the state, across 28 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 4. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Children's Lighthouse of Cedar Park take?
Children's Lighthouse of Cedar Park is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Children's Lighthouse of Cedar Park cost?
Children's Lighthouse of Cedar Park does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
