Childrens Lighthouse of McKinney

MCKINNEY, TXLicensed CenterLicensed · Open

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity240
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Est. price$1,636/mo

Contact information

Address7900 STACY RD MCKINNEY TX- 75070 1499

CityMCKINNEY, TX

CountyCOLLIN

Phone2148428281

Operating details

Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM

DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri

Capacity240

SubsidiesY

License dateNovember 20, 2018

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 8/27/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High11
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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7900 STACY RD MCKINNEY TX- 75070 1499, MCKINNEY, TX

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  4. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/27/2025

  • High9
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 746.12018/27/2025

    746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

    Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver was neglectful in providing the level of supervision required to prevent serious bodily harm.

    Corrected 11/17/2025
  2. High riskStandard 746.10038/27/2025

    746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised

    Based on a review of information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that a director did not supervise a caregiver that transports children to ensure transportation procedures/protocols were followed which resulted in a child left on a vehicle for 30 minutes.

    Corrected 11/17/2025
  3. High riskStandard 746.12018/27/2025

    746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

    This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

    Corrected 11/17/2025
  4. High riskStandard 746.56058/27/2025

    746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

    Based on a review of information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was left on a vehicle unattended for 30 minutes.

    Corrected 11/17/2025
  5. High riskStandard 746.12058/27/2025

    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

    Based on a review of information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not adequately supervise a child which resulted in a child left behind on a transporting vehicle which placed a child at risk of bodily harm or injury.

    Corrected 11/17/2025
  6. High riskStandard 746.3056/3/2025

    746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

    Based on an interview with staff, management did not report a situation that placed a child at risk.

    Corrected 7/1/2025
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 746.37016/3/2025

    746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    Based on interviews with the parent and staff, a metal fence that encloses a landscape drainage on the pre-k playground is a safety hazard. A young child was able to get their head entrapped between 2 parallel bars.

    Corrected 7/1/2025
  8. High riskStandard 746.12056/3/2025

    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

    Based on interviews with staff, a caregiver did not consider a child's cognitive development to adequately supervise a child. The caregiver was not in close proximity or visual aware of a child's on-going activity during outdoor play which resulted in the child's head entrapped between 2 parallel bars that encloses a drain on the pre-k playground.

    Corrected 7/1/2025
  9. Medium riskStandard 746.45056/3/2025

    746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings

    The area at the front of the operation where infant care seats are stored was not labeled with the child's name. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the director labeled the car seats/ storage area with the child's first and last name.

    Corrected at inspection
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 746.6055/28/2025

    746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

    A child with a diagnosis food allergy did not have a complete food allergy plan on file.

    Corrected 6/4/2025
  11. Medium riskStandard 746.3074/22/2025

    746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

    Based on the interview with the parent of a child and the staff, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated for a standard investigation. The parent was not notified of an injury that required medical treatment by a health care professional. Management notified a relative during pick-up instead.

    Corrected 5/1/2025
  12. High riskStandard 746.12011/17/2025

    746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    The standard was evaluated for a standard investigation and was found not compliant. Based on interviews with staff and a parent, it was determined that the caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when a child was placed in the bathroom with the door closed as the caregiver stood in front of the bathroom door to speak to the child about their inappropriate behavior.

    Corrected 2/3/2025
  13. High riskStandard 746.28051/17/2025

    746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room

    The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and was found not compliant. Based on interviews with staff and a parent, a caregiver placed a child in a bathroom with the door closed for displaying inappropriate behavior.

    Corrected 2/3/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,636/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Texas by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: MCKINNEY, COLLIN County
  • Capacity: 240
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 8

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