Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center

Childcare Center|1420 N NEWSOM ST, Mineola, TX 75773|(903) 569-9242|guidinglightcc.com

License Information

Status
Licensed
License #
867023
Expires
May 7, 2027
Licensed Capacity
49 children
Licensing Agency
Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

17 records
  • routine#862220258

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862355447

    1 violation found (1 medium severity).

    Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

    Medium

    This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The operation did not inform the parent at pick up time about the bite marks the child received that morning while in care.

    746.307(c)Corrected 2025-12-19
  • routine#862220257

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862220256

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

    High

    At the inspection, three boards are broken on the fence of the infant playground and need to be replaced.

    746.4751(c)Corrected 2025-04-15
  • routine#862220255

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862220254

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862220253

    5 violations found (3 high, 2 medium severity).

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    High

    At the inspection, the operation did not have a passed fire inspection report.

    746.5101(a)Corrected 2023-05-22

    Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions

    Medium

    At the inspection, 2 out 7 children's records reviewed did not include the parental permission for the school age children to ride the public school bus.

    746.605(15)Corrected 2023-06-02

    Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    High

    At the inspection, the loose-fill does not meet the required depth of 6 inches for the climbing equipment present on the playground. The mulch measured less than 1 inch deep.

    746.4907(a)(1)Corrected 2023-06-02

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    Medium

    At the inspection, 1 out of 7 children's records did not include an updated immunization record.

    746.603(a)(4)Corrected 2023-06-02

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

    High

    At the inspection, 1 out 6 training records reviewed did not meet the required 24 hours of annual training, and the caregiver needs 9 hours to complete the training year 2021-2022.

    746.1301(a)(5)(A)Corrected 2023-06-16
  • routine#862220252

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • self-report#862355446

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862220251

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862355445

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

    High

    This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by grabbing a child's face in a harsh manner between her thumb and fingers while aggressively holding the child's face.

    746.2805Corrected 2022-08-31
  • routine#862220250

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862355444

    2 violations found (2 high severity).

    Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    High

    This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined the director did not use good judgement when observed in video using inappropriate discipline actions with a child.

    746.1201(1)Corrected 2022-09-01

    Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

    High

    This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined a caregiver did not exhibit acceptable discipline and guidance with children by placing their hands behind their back inappropriately.

    746.2805Corrected 2022-09-01
  • routine#862220249

    3 violations found (2 high, 1 medium severity).

    Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

    High

    A group of children were eating snack from the bare table and did not use a sanitary surface.

    746.3317(6)Corrected 2022-06-23

    Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    Medium

    1 out of the 2 infant written feeding instructions had not been updated since 3/18/2022.

    746.2421(b)Corrected 2022-06-30

    Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    High

    The loose-fill on the playground measured 1 1/2 inches deep at the slide exit of the climbing equipment and does not meet the 6 inch surfacing material requirement.

    746.4907(a)(1)Corrected 2022-07-21
  • routine#862220248

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • self-report#862355443

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862220247

    2 violations found (2 high severity).

    Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface

    High

    During inspection the outdoor play equipment was observed. One car had the anchor foot showing causing a tripping hazard. The rotating tricycle piece of equipment had the dirt pulled away from the track causing a tripping hazard. This was discussed with the operation.

    746.4601(6)Corrected 2021-08-10

    Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

    High

    During inspection the rooms were evaluated and there were spots on the wall in two classrooms that have sheet rock showing and breaking apart. This was discussed with the operation.

    746.3407(9)Corrected 2021-08-17

Availability

49 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$750$1,100/mo

By age group

Infant$950$1,400
Toddler$850$1,250
Preschool$750$1,100
School-age$450$750

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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