Childrens Lighthouse - Gleannloch
20004 CHAMPION FOREST DR, Spring, TX 77379 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 231
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Erin Richardson
- Phone
- (832) 639-8707
- Regulated since
- Jul 15, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1337447 · number 1695879
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 5 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1) |
| 2024 | 9 | 5 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 6 | 5 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The transportation driver(s) did not have the required 2 hour transportation training available for review.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Staff background & training
Four staff files observed did not have the total 24 annual training hours available to evaluate during review of staff files.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-28. Correction verified 2026-05-05.
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Staff background & training Serious
One staff file observed obtained an online CPR/First-aid certification.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-28. Correction verified 2026-04-24.
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Other
The children's nap mats, and/or cots were not labeled in the classrooms observed.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-21. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
The Toddler playground and the school-age area contained nails that were exposed, which could result in a tripping hazard, and/or an emergency incident. The surfacing was torn, in which the playground surface area was exposed, and not maintained per manufacturer's instructions.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-05. Correction verified 2026-05-13.
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Other Serious
The splash pad is not being maintained properly, in which the concrete was exposed, which poses a risk to children in care.
HHSC 746.5015(d) — Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Area Maintained According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-05. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Food & allergies Serious
One child's file observed did not have a food allergy plan available for childcare regulation to review upon request.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-28. Correction verified 2026-05-05.
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Supervision & ratios
One child's file observed did not have a health statement available for review.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Staff background & training
The Director file was not available for review, as the required files were not maintained properly, and/or put together for Childcare regulation to review during the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-28. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
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Records & paperwork
Two staff observed did not have the pre-employment affidavit completed, and/or available for review.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-04-21. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
One staff in Room 4 did not wash their hands after completing a diaper change of one child. The child was removed from the diaper changing mat and joined the remainder of the classroom. The staff proceeded to pick up another child with the same gloves to check the child's diaper for moist, and/or soiled. Shortly after the staff removed the gloves and placed them in the trashcan and joined the classroom. The staff did not wash their hands, and/or the child's hand after diaper changing task was complete.
HHSC 746.3415(13) — Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Apr 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two staff files did not document the completion of orientation, and/or acknowledging consent to receiving orientation.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-17. Correction verified 2024-07-23.
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Staff background & training
Two staff files observed did not include the total 24 training hours. The staff files did not include topics related to growth and development, guidance and discipline, disposing of hazardous materials, and cultural diversity.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-26. Correction verified 2024-07-23.
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Other
The employee list was not posted, and/or available for review during the monitor inspection. A number of employees was not provided at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-06-18.
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Other Serious
Five children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include an updated special care needs section, modifications, and/or the child's swimming ability.
HHSC 746.605(13)(A) — Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-26. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Other
One infant, 5 months of age did not have a health statement on file, and/or available for review. The infant start date was documented as 04/01/2024.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-19. Correction verified 2024-07-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 31, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
One infant, 14 months of age was observed in a walker in the infant 2 classroom.
HHSC 746.2415(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
One infant, 15 months of age was observed sleeping with a large sheet on the crib mattress that did not proportionally fit. The sheet observed was not tight fitting and posed a hazard to children. The sheet was removed while Licensing staff was present.
HHSC 746.2415(c)(2) — Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and Thin
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information provided, the caregiver did not utilize good judgement by pulling/yanking a child by the arm.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-05. Correction verified 2024-06-12.
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Other Serious
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Jan 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The childcare facility did not report through their portal account the total number of employees who left the previous year by 1/15/2024.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-01-18.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The pre-k/schoolers playground area observed contained inadequate surfacing underneath the play structure. The green base of the play structure was torn and posed as a tripping hazard to children in care. The green base of the play structure also contained rocks underneath the ripped surfacing/padding, which was accessible to children in care.
HHSC 746.4911(a) — Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-20. Correction verified 2024-01-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two staff that were present had expired CPR/First-aid certifications. One staff certification expired 06/19/2023. The second staff file observed expired, 06/12/2023.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-10. Correction verified 2023-07-07.
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Other
Nap mats observed in Room 7 and Room 8 were not labeled in order to reflect the child that was sleeping on the nap mat during the inspection. The numbers on the cot did not reflect the child that was observed sleeping on the mat. Staff updated the mats by correcting the number chart to reflect the child present.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-26.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two caregivers in Classrooms 3 and 4 were observed utilizing their personal cell phones while caring for children. Once the Director was informed of the cell phone use in the classroom, they were removed.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-14.
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Other Serious
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Mar 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One caregiver was observed in Room 3 with 6 infants, 12-18 months of age. An additional caregiver was added to Room 3 to accommodate ratio. A total of 6 infants were observed, 11-18 months of age.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 6, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One child, four years of age was left unattended for approximately 2 minutes in Classroom 8 of the childcare center. Based on the information obtained the child was being transitioned from the classroom to the outdoor/active play area when the child was left behind during a transition period. The child was located in the classroom by a staff during a tour of the childcare facility. Based on the information obtained, a proper name to face check was not conducted to ensure all children were accounted for.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-06. Correction verified 2023-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Three out of ten children records observed did not include a health statement. The health statement was not avaible in the child's file avaible for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
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Staff background & training
The records were not avaible for review during the annual monitor inspection. Training certificates, and/or training topics were not avaible for review per the Health and Safety Audit.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
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Records & paperwork
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May 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The annual certification was dated April 8, 2021. The operation has not reviewed the current CPSC recall list to ensure the child care facility is free of unsafe products.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-03. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 16, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the director did not ensure that Minimum Standards were maintained when allowing a caregiver to remain in the classroom after being aware that the caregiver was mishandling the children, yelling at the children, and throwing toys around the classroom.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-18. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
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Other Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when the caregiver repeatedly handled the children in a rough manner, yelled at the children, and threw toys around the classroom.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-18. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
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Other Serious
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Mar 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
13 incident reports were documented between October of 2021 to November of 2021 addressing concerns of excessive biting within the Toddler classroom. Based on interviews with parents the effect of children being bitten caused bruising, broken skin, and redness.
HHSC 746.1507(3) — Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Caregiver Skills/Needs of Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-22. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 12, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver in the Toddler classroom had a pending background check. Caregiver was included in ratio in a classroom with 2 caregivers, 12 children, 23 months- 2 years of age.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-15. Correction verified 2021-11-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 8, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
One caregiver was observed grabbing a child's left arm in an aggressive manner, and then placing the child on a carpeted area. The same child was later observed on video being grabbed by their right arm, and placed in a time-out area. The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement, and/or self-control. The caregiver did not utilize patience when dealing with the child. A total of 16 children were observed in Room 8 with 1 caregiver. The caregiver did not have control of the classroom. There was no particular curriculum, or activity in place at the time.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
One caregiver was observed near the outside play area while two children were observed utilizing the bathroom inside of the classroom. The children could not be supervised properly without the caregiver being present in the bathroom, nor the classroom. The caregiver was outside was the children were in the restroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-11. Correction verified 2021-11-12.
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Other Serious
The day of the incident a total of 13 children were signed in, although a total of 16 children were observed on the video footage. Majority of the children were 4 years of age. There was no documentation for 09/09/2021 and 09/10/2021 for Room 8. The classroom has 16 children enrolled, in which 3 were not accounted for.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-09. Correction verified 2021-11-12.
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Other Serious
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