Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center

1420 N NEWSOM ST, Mineola, TX 75773Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

36 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

March 27, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center
License number
867023
Location
1420 N NEWSOM ST, Mineola, TX 75773
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 37.0/100
Inspection record
36 inspections, last inspected March 27, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor37.0 / 100
Health78/100
Safety0/100
Staffing55/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

51

Total Violations

Mar 27, 2026

Last Inspection

49

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (51)

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Mar 3, 2026

At the inspection, the fire extinguishers have expired and are due for service.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Mar 3, 2026

At the inspection, the annual certification of the children's products is dated 1/1/2025 and has expired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Mar 3, 2026

At the inspection, the fire extinguishers have expired and are due for service.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Mar 3, 2026

At the inspection, the emergency fire drills have not been conducted or documented since October of 2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Mar 3, 2026

At the inspection, the emergency fire drills have not been conducted or documented since October of 2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Mar 3, 2026

At the inspection, the annual certification of the children's products is dated 1/1/2025 and has expired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Nov 20, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Nov 20, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Nov 20, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Mar 25, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Mar 25, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Mar 25, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)May 19, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)May 19, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)May 19, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(5)(A)May 19, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(15)May 19, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)May 19, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(15)May 19, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(5)(A)May 19, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)May 19, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(5)(A)May 19, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(15)May 19, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)May 19, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)May 19, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)May 19, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)May 19, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 17, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 17, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 17, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-31

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jul 21, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Jul 21, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Jul 21, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jul 21, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Jul 21, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jul 21, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-01

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(6)Jun 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jun 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Jun 23, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jun 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(6)Jun 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jun 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(6)Jun 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Jun 23, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Jun 23, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.4601(6)Aug 3, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Aug 3, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.4601(6)Aug 3, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Aug 3, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.4601(6)Aug 3, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Aug 3, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-17

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center's safety grade?

Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 37.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center have?

Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center has 51 total violations on record, including 35 critical, 16 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center last inspected?

Guiding Light Child Care Learning Center was last inspected on March 27, 2026.

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